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.

First week of Easter

During the week following Easter, the Act of Consecration of Man will be celebrated in solitude every weekday morning at 08h00. Should the nationwide lockdown end at midnight on 16th April normal services will resume on Saturday, 18th April.

Confirmation Weekend 18th and 19th April

Should the nationwide lockdown be lifted at midnight on 16th April, the Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Sunday, 19th April at 10h00. In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation Rev. Reingard Knausenberger will give an introductory talk on Saturday, 18th April at 16h00.

The Sunday Service for Children will be held on Sunday, 19th April at 08h45 only if Rev. Michaël Merle can catch a flight to Johannesburg after the lockdown.

​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.

The Anthroposophical Society in Johannesburg Bookshop Vouchers

Anthroposophical Society Johannesburg Gift vouchers for R50, R100 & R200 are now available for purchase at the Basil Gibaud Library and Bookshop
 
These can be used to acquire books and/or to gift someone a once off library membership subscription.
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The library has an extensive list of books from an Anthroposophical perspective on a variety of topics such as Religion, The Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Education, Medicine, The Arts including Music and Eurythmy, The Social Sciences and Economics.
 
Please check their website - www.anthro-jhb.org.za - for more information on new books, events and Newsletters.
 
Rudolf Steiner Center
Enter from:  Michael Mount Waldorf School, 40 Culross Road, Bryanston
Telephone  011 706 8544 
Dear Supporter of The Johannesburg Bach Choir,

Two well known and loved Bach Cantatas - BWV227 and BWV6 - will be presented on two Sunday in May, while Thursday 11 June will be an open rehearsal of South African composer's moving and beautiful composition, "Requiem for the 1st peoples".

Soloists for the all three events will be the popular baritone Aubrey Lodewyk and the fabulous soprano Magdalene Minnaar. As usual, Maestro Tim Roberts will be at the helm, ensuring a musical experience of quality and enjoyment.

Apart from being a wonderful way to ward off the Autumn chills, these events will be the final step in preparation for our tour to Germany, leaving on 12 June, to be the only choir from Africa to participate in the prestigious 2020 Leipzig Bach Festival. Bach Choirs from around the globe gather every year in the city to celebrate the great composers music over a period of 10 days. This tradition stretches back to 1908 when the first festival was held to celebrate the unveiling of the new Bach monument on St Thomas's Square.

Make sure to secure your space for these popular events.

Event Details
Dates:    Sunday, 10th May 2020 at St Francis Anglican Church, Parkview : Service at 9:30
               No Charge, donations are welcome but please reserve a ticket below.
             
               Sunday, 17th May 2020 at New Covenant Church, Orchards at 15:00
               Tickets are R170-00 each for this event

Our Open Rehearsal:  
Dates:      Thursday, 11th June 2020 at St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Parkview at 19:00
                 No Charge, donations are welcome but please reserve a ticket below.

In order to obtain your tickets and make donations, please go to the Quicket links below, or contact the following choir members:    

Robin Mills 083-443-8212
Jane Abrahams 082 920 7952
 
We look forward to your attendance at the events.
Purchase Your Tickets Online HERE via Quicket.co.za
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Sunday, 10th May 2020 at St Francis Anglican Church, Parkview : Service at 9:30   Click here to buy tickets

Sunday, 17th May 2020 at New Covenant Church, Orchards at 15:00  Click here to buy tickets now

Thursday, 11th June 2020 at St Columba's Presbyterian Church, Parkview at 19:00.  Click here to buy tickets now