Diocese of False Bay – Anglican Church of Southern Africa

CELEBRATION OF THE 30^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF WOMEN PRIESTS FEAST OF ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS – 29 SEPTEMBER 2022

Today, 30 years ago, Bishop Margaret and Reverend Wilma Jakobsen were ordained as priests by the Late Archbishop Desmond Tutu at a packed St George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, and were amongst the first women priests in ACSA.

We congratulate Bishop Margaret and Revd Wilma on their 30th Anniversary to the Priesthood and wish them God’s richest blessings on their ministry. We also extend our congratulations to all other clergy celebrating ordination anniversary at this time.

Bishop Margaret preached a powerful homily at the Eucharist of the Provincial Standing Committee (PSC) meeting this morning. Revd Wilma joined the virtual service at the Diocesan Hub, Somerset West.

Bishop Margaret, pictured in the Boardroom, Somerset West, 29 September 2022

Revd Wilma and Bishop Margaret, pictured before the service in the Boardroom of the Diocese, 30 years after their ordination

Bishop Margaret’s Homily on the Feast Day of St Michael and All Angels PSC 2022 PDF

Bishop Margaret’s Homily Audio

Liturgical Resources

Liturgy for Matric Service 2022 PDF

Harvest Festival Liturgy PDF

Young Peoples Sunday Liturgy 2022 PDF

Bishop Margaret presided over the Inauguration of the New Cathedral of False Bay Diocese, All Saints Somerset West and the installation of the first Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Revd Dr Ronald Phillips. Bishop Raphael Hess was invited to preach at this glorious service, whilst Archbishop Emeritus Njongonkulu co-presided over the Eucharist together with Bishop Margaret and Dean Ronald

New Members of Diocesan Chapter Licensed by at the Chrism Mass held in Elgin on Maundy Thursday, 2022

New Members of Diocesan Chapter PDF

Prayers for the peace of the world

God our Father, you are the source of all truth and peace:

Look with mercy on your children

Purify our hearts from all hatred falsehood and prejudice

And so guide us by your loving wisdom

That peace and righteousness may be established among all people; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(from An Anglican Prayer Book, 1989, page 86)

A Prayer for Africa

God bless Africa

Guard her children

Guide her leaders

And give her peace

For Jesus Christ’s sake.

Amen.

(from An Anglican Prayer Book, 1989, page 91)

Statement from Extended Chapter of the Diocese of False Bay March 2022PDF

Opening of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Library in the Swellendam Municipality

CLERGY SCHOOL 2022

The Bishop gathered the Clergy of the Diocese for a Clergy Forum at All Saints Church, Belhar, on Thursday, 12 May 2022. The programme included presentations by the:

– Independent Counselling Advisory Services (ICAS) on support services offered to Clergy and their families.

– Department of Home Affairs of the challenges experienced by clergy when solemnizing marriages and the administration involved in the process.

– Link Diocese of York by Canon McLean who is visiting the Diocese this week.

The Clergy also received presentations on Child Protection, Health Care and the financial position of the Diocese.

The day was filled with an excitement as colleagues interacted and engaged with each other and the various presenters.