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Written on Nov, 23, 2014 by in | 2 Comments.

Several Executive Members of the Provincial Youth Council were asked “Do you think the voice of the youth is being heard in the church?” to which the unanimous response was : “No”.  I have heard Church leaders and Clergy announce in their congregations that “the youth are the church of today and not tomorrow”, but how can they (the youth), …

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Written on Nov, 11, 2014 by in , | 1 Comment.

So, you’re ready to take up your tertiary studies at a university or FET college?  Well, we would like to introduce you to the Anglican Student’s Federation (ASF) and the Anglican Students’ Society (ANSOC). For their letter of invitation, please click HERE. For the list of ANSOC’s, please click HERE. Please take one of the following actions as soon as …

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Written on Feb, 11, 2014 by in , | Leave a comment

It’s official! Project2013 is to get the funds needed to develop an outcomes based curriculum for the spiritual development of children and youth.  However, it will happen in a novel way. Every Diocese is committing to invest R5000.00 each towards the cost of the development of the curriculum (by end February 2014).  And, Tony Lawrence, the Provincial Youth Coordinator, will …

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Written on Oct, 27, 2013 by in , | Leave a comment

To say that our Provincial Synod is devoid of youth content would be furthest from the truth.  On the contrary, it was packed with discussions, conversations and resolutions which impacted the children and young people, both directly and indirectly, with mandates in some areas. But, first – a BIG thank you to Dioceses who selected young priests and young leaders …

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Written on Sep, 26, 2013 by in | Leave a comment

We recently posted the following question on Facebook : “Assuming you had the platform at Provincial Synod, what would you say to the house?” Our first answer came from Luvuyiso Mxunyelwa : “Lot’s of things have to change in the way the church is conducting itself. People need to be taught Christianity and not preached.” Linda Makgatlhe says: “In 1988 …

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