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Protocols for Sunday Services
from the Trustees
Level 1 of Covid-19 Lockdown requires that we continue to adhere to the protocols as set down by Government. These have been relaxed slightly in terms of the numbers that may attend. We will feel our way into some of the activities that are now permitted. The fine for our church and the criminal record for offending individuals should not be overlooked.
We are offering coffee, tea and cake after the services. We ask that everyone who uses this offered facility takes careful cognisance of their own health and the health of others. We ask that you use the sanitiser provided and that you DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CUP STANDING AROUND but hold onto it until it is empty and then place it in the basin of hot, soapy water to soak.
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 or Community Gathering for at least 10 days or until you feel healthy again.
- Chairs remain apart to comply with social distancing regulations.
- All congregants are asked to sanitise their hands prior to entering the church.
- Everyone who enters and exits the church should remember to wear a mask.
- We ask that congregants fill in a Register of Attendance with their contact details and temperature.
We are offering coffee, tea and cake after the services. We ask that everyone who uses this offered facility takes careful cognisance of their own health and the health of others. We ask that you use the sanitiser provided and that you DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CUP STANDING AROUND but hold onto it until it is empty and then place it in the basin of hot, soapy water to soak.
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 or Community Gathering for at least 10 days or until you feel healthy again.
Perspectives – news
by John-Peter Gernaat
The distribution and management of subscriptions for Perspectives, the quarterly publication of The Christian Community in the English language published in the UK, has followed Rev. Michaël Merle to Johannesburg. John-Peter Gernaat will assist Michaël in all the logistics and management matters related to the Perspectives for the southern Africa Region. As the edition reviewed in the January newsletter is the first edition for the year 2021, we will be starting with a clean slate for subscriptions. We will print full colour copies of Perspectives and have sourced a printer whose costs are very reasonable. However, the previous annual subscription was costed on black and white printing. There will therefore be an increase in the subscription price. As soon as the Regional Council approves the new proposals, previous subscribers will receive an email and an invoice for this year’s subscription. Because of the increase in costs each subscriber will in future also receive a digital copy that will be available, without the inserted pages from the Region, as soon as the new edition is circulated from the UK.
The new subscription price will be widely circulated because we dearly wish to increase our subscription base. The content of this publication is well worth reading and may be reread for years. The reviews that have been published in the newsletter in the last couple of years should attest to that. Increasing the subscription base also incrementally decreases the printing costs. The new subscription price will have two options: a price without postage for anyone who can collect their copy from the Church of Lazarus or arrange their own mailing and a price that includes tracked mailing via FastMail through the Post Office.
The distribution and management of subscriptions for Perspectives, the quarterly publication of The Christian Community in the English language published in the UK, has followed Rev. Michaël Merle to Johannesburg. John-Peter Gernaat will assist Michaël in all the logistics and management matters related to the Perspectives for the southern Africa Region. As the edition reviewed in the January newsletter is the first edition for the year 2021, we will be starting with a clean slate for subscriptions. We will print full colour copies of Perspectives and have sourced a printer whose costs are very reasonable. However, the previous annual subscription was costed on black and white printing. There will therefore be an increase in the subscription price. As soon as the Regional Council approves the new proposals, previous subscribers will receive an email and an invoice for this year’s subscription. Because of the increase in costs each subscriber will in future also receive a digital copy that will be available, without the inserted pages from the Region, as soon as the new edition is circulated from the UK.
The new subscription price will be widely circulated because we dearly wish to increase our subscription base. The content of this publication is well worth reading and may be reread for years. The reviews that have been published in the newsletter in the last couple of years should attest to that. Increasing the subscription base also incrementally decreases the printing costs. The new subscription price will have two options: a price without postage for anyone who can collect their copy from the Church of Lazarus or arrange their own mailing and a price that includes tracked mailing via FastMail through the Post Office.
Gospel Study
The Gospel Study occurs on Tuesdays at 17h30 under the leadership of Karin von Schilling.
Old Testament Study with Rev. Michaël Merle – Saturdays between 15h45 and 16h45 – next: 17 April 2021 on Zoom only
The Old Testament Stud takes place weekly on Saturdays at 15h45 except on Saturdays when Michaël is involved in another church activity.
Old Testament Study will happen on Saturday 3, 10, 17 and 24 April starting at 15h45. On Saturday 17 April the study will be on Zoom only as Rev. Michaël Merle will be in KZN.
Old Testament Study will happen on Saturday 3, 10, 17 and 24 April starting at 15h45. On Saturday 17 April the study will be on Zoom only as Rev. Michaël Merle will be in KZN.
A series of talks Understanding The Etheric: The Formative Forces on Zoom for the Anthroposophical Society of South Africa by Rev. Michaël Merle
A series of four talks on Formative Forces in preparation for the AGM of the Anthroposophical Society of South Africa on Zoom on the theme:
Understanding The Etheric: The Formative Forces – How do the etheric forces work in our lives, giving up the possibility to work more effectively?
The titles of the talks are:
Thursday 14 April at 19h30: Formative forces of Periphery and Centre – the Four Ethers.
Thursday 21 April at 19h30: Formative Forces of Shape and Movement.
Thursday 28 April at 19h30: Formative Forces of Life.
Thursday 5 May at 19h30: Formative Forces of Substance.
To access these talks contact the office.
Understanding The Etheric: The Formative Forces – How do the etheric forces work in our lives, giving up the possibility to work more effectively?
The titles of the talks are:
Thursday 14 April at 19h30: Formative forces of Periphery and Centre – the Four Ethers.
Thursday 21 April at 19h30: Formative Forces of Shape and Movement.
Thursday 28 April at 19h30: Formative Forces of Life.
Thursday 5 May at 19h30: Formative Forces of Substance.
To access these talks contact the office.
Fund for Training
The Africa Seminary is well underway with the training of Andreas van Breda on the path towards priesthood, through the guidance of the Regional priests and the Africa Seminary impulse.
In March the job that sustained Andreas and his family came to an end. This had been anticipated for some time. It was thought that then Andreas would look for some part-time work, so as to also have the time needed to focus on his studies and hence not prolong his training even further. With the Covid-19 situation, finding such part-time work has become much more difficult. So, in order to give him the time he requires for his studies, it is now advisable that Andreas devout his full attention to the path of priestly preparation. This requires that, as part of supporting priestly training, funds be made available to support him and his family.
The Africa Seminary has therefore set up a dedicated fund for this purpose. If Andreas is able to concentrate on his studies now, we hope that the completion of his priestly training can happen all the sooner.
Any regular contribution or donation to this fund is very welcome and will make a big difference to sustaining the future of our communities.
We appreciate if you share this request with others who might have a heart for this impulse. Thank you.
For the bank account fontanct the church office on joburg@thechristiancommunity.org.za or +27 11 789 3083.
For the Africa Seminary, Rev Reingard Knausenberger and Rev Michaël Merle.
In March the job that sustained Andreas and his family came to an end. This had been anticipated for some time. It was thought that then Andreas would look for some part-time work, so as to also have the time needed to focus on his studies and hence not prolong his training even further. With the Covid-19 situation, finding such part-time work has become much more difficult. So, in order to give him the time he requires for his studies, it is now advisable that Andreas devout his full attention to the path of priestly preparation. This requires that, as part of supporting priestly training, funds be made available to support him and his family.
The Africa Seminary has therefore set up a dedicated fund for this purpose. If Andreas is able to concentrate on his studies now, we hope that the completion of his priestly training can happen all the sooner.
Any regular contribution or donation to this fund is very welcome and will make a big difference to sustaining the future of our communities.
We appreciate if you share this request with others who might have a heart for this impulse. Thank you.
For the bank account fontanct the church office on joburg@thechristiancommunity.org.za or +27 11 789 3083.
For the Africa Seminary, Rev Reingard Knausenberger and Rev Michaël Merle.
UnEarth Your Essence. A Guide to Your Personal Becoming
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by Adam Botha
I wrote and published this book as a means to facilitate a journey to re-enliven and awaken the spirit. Written out of a deep reverence for God and gratitude for Rudolph Steiner’s work, you could say that the result is a means for a sort of “spiritual geology” of the self. The times we find ourselves in ask for a strengthening of our individual centre and will, in accordance with God’s will. But if we do not truly know who we are, why we are here, and where we are going then we risk missing our moment to step in and fully stand in our essence. “We are Originals holding an essential place in space and time, never again to be replicated or repeated in the entire Story of Creation. When the world is ready to receive your gifts and you are ready to give them, you will feel the asking as a tug within your Soul, calling you to an authentic existence full of meaning, love and purpose. Within this context there is no room for the superficial and inauthentic to exist any longer.” My deep hope is that this book will take you on a journey into self to unearth the essence of what, where and who you are. The book is available as an ebook (in pdf format) and as physical book. The ebook is available through the newsletter editor at R50 while the physical book is available through the author at adam@iwalkawake.com for R220. |
Psychotherapy as a Spiritual PathEva 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.
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Perspectives
Perspectives magazine (which comes out quarterly) is the only English Language publication of its kind in The Christian Community world-wide. It is a source of very interesting, pertinent and thought-provoking articles.
The Editors are offering a one-year free digital subscription to become better acquainted with this valuable publication. After a year the subscription will commute to a paid subscription with the option of a digital or a physical copy of the publication. Please let a priest know should you wish to take up this offer.
The Editors are offering a one-year free digital subscription to become better acquainted with this valuable publication. After a year the subscription will commute to a paid subscription with the option of a digital or a physical copy of the publication. Please let a priest know should you wish to take up this offer.