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I had the privilege of walking the road alongside my second child whose turn it was now to be confirmed at The Christian Community. And, as is quite common with these second children, my son demanded that I be far more conscious and certain and upright in my convictions with regards to following through with this ‘rites of passage’ and in deepening my understanding. The Easter contemplation evenings were soothing and meaningful as we came together with the parents and children. The evening talk by Reingard preceding the confirmation itself was deeply insightful. The day itself was so special and fulfilling on many levels. We rounded it off with a lunch in the gardens with the confirmands at their very own VIP table chattering away enthusiastically, as the parents and families surrounded them in a peaceful celebration. Thank you Michaël and dear Reingard for this opportunity. Deeds such as these feel less common these days yet most needed. Lian
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The week leading towards the path of Confirmation for our children was one that became a serendipitous opportunity for us as parents, where we were present together listening to the happenings of Christ’s life and how the reflections of his wisdom relate in our lives now. These contemplations were like coming home to oneself. Through our children’s Confirmation process we, as adults, became aware of what that growth has been in our own lives.
May the gift of Confirmation offered our young adults grow as spiritual awareness in them and may they always remember the importance of this day. Emely |
Having experienced The Christian Community confirmation this year, I thought the ceremony was very beautiful and personally aimed at the children as a good challenge for how they would like to be in this world going forward as a youth. As a parent I gained a deeper understanding of the process which will stand me in good stead for navigating the next phase of my child’s life.
Many thanks for the depth of wisdom that you both (Reingard and Michaël – Ed.) bring to this celebration. Siobhan |
A very festive morning heralded the start of Holy Week not withstanding the snow in Lesotho and the rain and cold weather that brought to Johannesburg.
The children heard a story of Charlie a caterpillar who became Bob the butterfly after a period of rest in a cocoon. They planted wheat grass seeds that are laid into dark soil, just like Charlie, to germinate as something completely new after a period of rest. A group of congregants prepared beautiful painted Easter eggs to sell and chocolate delights. There were also stone eggs on sale and the whole display enlivened the Community Room. The parents of the children being confirmed on 24 April provided the cakes for the coffee and there was enough variety and abundance for everyone to have a feast. Six of the eight confirmation children were present and were introduced to the community. The morning ended with a talk that introduced the theme for Holy Week. We learned about initiative that is a human activity that motivates us into action our of freedom and brings about something new in the world. This is possible only through an I-constitution and therefore is a gift of Whitsun and possible only the deed of Christ. |
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Pyramus
“O grim-look’d night! O night with hue so black! O night, which ever art when day is not! O night, O night! alack, alack, alack, I fear my Thisbe’s promise is forgot! And thou, O wall, O sweet, O lovely wall, That stand’st between her father’s ground and mine! Thou wall, O wall, O sweet and lovely wall, Show me thy chink, to blink through with mine eyne! (Wall holds up his fingers.) Thanks, courteous wall: Jove shield thee well for this!.....” |
Some of these young people will be coming to visit South Africa in July, so there will be an opportunity for the community to meet them, too. They have been preparing for quite some time to come first to Johannesburg, where some of our youth will meet up with them and then join them in going to the Eastern Cape to work in a Crèche and Kindergarden, renovating, building a playground and interacting with children and teachers.
Then from Vienna our youth will travel on to Prague in the Czech Republic, again meeting people from the community. By the way, the Christian Communities will also be the place where we will roll out our sleeping bags on the floor and have our base each time. No youth hostels or restaurants for us, our kitty has to make sure we can travel by bus and train and arrive in Holland. From Prague we will carry our flaming torch straight to the conference. Apparently there are already people registered from every continent. It truly will be a world-wide meeting of kindred souls. |
The circle of colours that grew day by day and on the 6th January the Sun, Moon and Planets were added from the centre to the circumference.
Saturn - blue Jupiter - orange Mars - red Sun - white Venus - green Mercury - yellow Moon - mauve The final Eurythmy experience on the 6th January included the reading of the SUN line and the Moon line from the Twelve Cosmic Moods as each sing of the Zodiac moved from its own gesture to the gesture of the consonant(s).
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Arriving
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ServicesThe Act of Consecration of Man
Sunday 10h00
Wednesday 07h00 Friday 08h30 Always check the programme for the latest information.
Sunday Service for Children precede by a story
Monthly and on festival Sundays 09h30
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