All Saints Day is a Christian celebration in honour of all the saints from Christian history. In Western Christianity, it is observed on November 1st by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist and Lutheran Churches, and other Protestant denominations. The Eastern Orthodox Church and associated Eastern Catholic churches observe All Saints Day on the first Sunday following …
Newsletter 30 October 2020 | What is All Saints Day? Read More »
For a person living below the poverty line life is not just desperate. In all likelihood, it is short.The causes of and for poverty are multifarious, but given the current context corruption is the key suspect in South Africa. The problem is exacerbated when considered in our local context, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.Recently I …
The Covid pandemic has caused much emotional and mental suffering – including tears. Enjoy this article by Scott Hubbard on: What God says to your tears. For centuries, Christians have called this world a “valley of tears.” Yes, Christ has come. Yes, he is risen. And yes, he will come again. But still we mourn …
Newsletter 16 October 2020 | What God Says to Your Tears Read More »
WAYS TO WORSHIP WITHOUT SINGING! Like many churches, we love singing at St John’s and Holy Trinity Thornhill! It’s basic and central to who we are and what we do when we gather for worship. So, this Covid-19 season of not being able to sing when we gather is especially hard for us. But it’s not impossible. …
Newsletter 9 October 2020 | Ways To Worship Without Singing Read More »
Church doors will open in our Diocese for the first time in six months this weekend – both at St John’s and Holy Trinity Thornhill. This is something that many of us have been waiting for in great anticipation – if we are honest – we have missed the gathering of the saints. We do …
Newsletter 2 October 2020 | BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY Read More »
