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Protocols for Sunday Services
from the Trustees
A revised Lockdown Level 3 has been implemented until 15 January 2021 which prohibits faith-based gatherings except funerals at which attendance will be restricted to 50 people.
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.
- Communion will still not be passed.
- Please ENTER and EXIT the church via the stage door and remain in the garden or community room until you go to your car.
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.
Old Testament Study with Rev. Michaël Merle – Saturdays between 15h45 and 16h45 – next: 23 January 2021
We have started a study of the Old Testament, an in-depth look at the Jewish Scriptures, as they captured over the centuries the unfolding of a very particular path in creation and human evolution in preparation for the incarnation of the Christ. We shall explore the books of Genesis and Exodus in some detail before we explore more of the Pentateuch (Torah): the first five books of the Bible, and then look at the history, prophetic writings and poems, songs and psalms of the Old Testament.
We shall meet fortnightly on Saturday afternoons from 15h45 to 16h45. This will include tea at 15h30 for those who wish to come early, and tea at 17h00 for those who wish to stay on a while to continue the conversation in a more social setting.
The study on 23 January concerns the Tower of Babel and its true significance.
We shall meet fortnightly on Saturday afternoons from 15h45 to 16h45. This will include tea at 15h30 for those who wish to come early, and tea at 17h00 for those who wish to stay on a while to continue the conversation in a more social setting.
The study on 23 January concerns the Tower of Babel and its true significance.
Prophet, Priest and King: Understanding Ourselves as the New Community of the Christ; three talks by Rev. Michaël Merle at 11h30 on Sundays 17, 24 and 31 January
In these three talks we shall explore the qualities of the Community of the Christ in terms of being a Community of prophets, priests and kings. The talks will relate the gifts of the Magi to our development, and we shall draw on Steiner's "Knowledge of the Higher Worlds" to deepen our appreciation for this new way of being a Community.
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.