Bishop Stafford Moses – address to DSC November 2024
My dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Peace and grace be unto you.
A year ago, I was elected as the third Bishop of the Diocese of False Bay. I am following in the footsteps of the late Bishop Merwyn Castle and Bishop Margaret Vertue, who retired last year. At the outset I wish to express my thanks to the Very Reverend Ronald Phillips who was the Vicar-General until my consecration in 24th of February as the Church of God remembered Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr, this year.
As a Parish Priest for more than 30 years, I had to adjust myself to make the transition from Priest to Bishop. With God’s help, I remain committed and faithful to my calling which started as a deacon, to remain truthful to the God who calls and who equips.
In my address, I will reflect briefly on where the Diocese finds itself and use this opportunity to prayerfully share with you my vision for our Diocese during my episcopacy.
Bishop Stafford’s homily at the 2024 Chrism Mass at All Saints Cathedral Somerset West
Chrism Mass: All Saints Cathedral 28 March 2024
Introduction:
Canon Luleka Nyhila, thank you for the world of welcome at the start of the service. Allow me to acknowledge the presence of the Methodist Bishop of the Cape of Good Hope Synod. Bishop Yvette Moses welcome to the Chrism mass. I also want to take this opportunity to thank you Clergy and people of God who were present at the service of consecration. I sincerely appreciated your presence, as you embraced me as your Bishop. Although we are diverse in our gifts, our personalities so different, yet, despite these cosmetic differences we are one in and through Christ. It is Christ who draws us together as one big family. Show me a perfect family and I want to be part of such a family…. Read more
The Third Bishop of the Diocese of False Bay
Bishop Stafford’s thank you note to the Diocese
Chrism Mass 2023
Images from the annual Chrism Mass and Bishop Margaret’s sermon.
COMMUNIQUÉ FROM THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS – March 2023
The Synod has released a wide-ranging communiqué following their meeting in Gauteng from 27th February–3rd March 2023. The communiqué included a statement on Human Dignity and Marriage, issued as an addendum to the communiqué.
Communiqué: https://anglicanchurchsa.org/communique-from-the-synod…/
Addendum: https://anglicanchurchsa.org/statement-on-human-dignity…/