of the Johannesburg Community 

This is the notice board of the community. Any event related to the lives of any member of the community may be posted here. Send information - preferably JPEG files - to news.jhb@thechristiancommunity.org.za.
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Spiritual Psychology by
​Rev. Hugh Thornton

Spiritual psychology is a psychology of the mental picture and the life it leads within the soul.  But before we can understand anything about that we have to understand how the mental picture comes into being. Read more by clicking here >>

The history of the congregation
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Neville Adams on his ordination day in Stutgart 14th July 1968
"While considering what I should do I thought of studying medicine but woke up one morning with the clear decision to become a priest in The Christian Community". Read more of the history of the founding of the congregation in Johannesburg by clicking here >>
We have a well stocked library
The church library has a wide selection of books on Anthroposophy and related subjects. To find out more click here.


Funeral Fund & Threshold Mandate
Anne-Marie van Dijk may be contacted with regard to the Funeral Fund, a last wishes booklet or a living will via the church office on 011 791 2703.


The Board of Trustees
The trustees may be contacted through the E-mail: trustees.jhb@thechristiancommunity.org.za or through the church office E-mail: joburg@thechristiancommunity.org.za and via the office telephone 011 789 3083

The Christian Community is part of a worldwide movement founded in Switzerland in 1922. In The Christian Community people come together in the awareness of the needs of our time and with the wish to respond to these in a religious manner. The tasks of The Christian Community include the development of an active sacramental community life, Christian ministry and pastoral care, whilst respecting the freedom of individual thought.


We hold in Prayer
We hold in prayer members connected to our congregation who are frail or who are recovering from illness. The list is printed in our monthly newsletter and you may request a copy from the office.

Protocols for Sunday Services

from the Trustees

Church of Lazarus Services resumed on Sunday, 7th of June 2020
 
Under Level 3 of Covid-19 Lockdown, we have resumed the following services on SUNDAYS.
​The Sunday Service for Children will be held at 09h30
The Act of Consecration of Man will start promptly at 10h00.
We intend to adhere to the strict protocols as set down by Government and ask that you assist us in complying with the following regulations:
  • The church will be deep cleaned and the seats wiped with water and bleach prior to the service. 
  • Chairs will be moved apart to comply with social distancing regulations.
  • All congregants will be required to wash or sanitize their hands prior to entering the church. (There will be commercial sanitizer available.)
  • Everyone who enters the church must wear a mask.
  • It is also a requirement that congregants fill in a Register of Attendance with their contact details. This Register will be available in the church foyer.
  • Regrettably, NO Communion may be passed out and also no tea and cake or socialising may take place after the Service.

We ask that everyone embrace these precautions as we have many older members in our Community who are at risk. If you feel sick or run a fever, please refrain from coming to the Sunday Service until you feel healthy again.

Despite these regulations, we can be looking forward to finally being able to celebrate the Act of Consecration of Man together in person at our beloved altar.

​Psychotherapy as a Spiritual Path

Eva Knausenberger has written a remarkable book that explores modern day trauma through the lens of Anthroposophy and specifically Rudolph Steiner’s Samaritan Course that he gave at the onset of the First World War. The book is available for R150 and all proceeds will be donated to the church. Contact Jan or Celia in the office to order your copy.