Anglican Church of Southern Africa

11/09/2026

UPDATE – PROVINCIAL SYNOD 2026 – ALL THE FINAL AGENDA BOOKS, BIBLE STUDY AND LITURGIES

Important notice: The five files posted to the Provincial website on the following link – Agenda Book I, Agenda Book II, Agenda Book II Addendum (all dated Sept 10), the Bible Study and Liturgies – constitute the full and final documents for Synod. They replace all previous published versions.

https://anglicanchurchsa.org/update-provincial-synod-2025-all-the-final-agenda-books-bible-studies-and-liturgies/

09/09/2026

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa mourns the death of Bishop Luke Lungile Pato, the pioneering leader who established the College of the Transfiguration, served as Provincial Executive Officer, played key roles in the South African Council of Churches and many other bodies, and who in his retirement was consecrated to serve as Bishop of Namibia. May our dear Bishop Luke rest in peace and rise in glory.

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Bishop Luke Pato 🕊️

The Diocese of Johannesburg mourns the passing of a faithful servant of God. As we gather for the week’s memorial services and Requiem Mass, let us keep his family, loved ones, and the Church in our prayers.

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.” 🙏🏽🕯️

May his soul rest in eternal peace. 🤍

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed condolences following the death of Bishop Luke Lungile Pato on Sunday.

Bishop Pato served as the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Namibia from 2016 until his death.

In her condolence message, President Nandi-Ndaitwah described Bishop Pato as a respected spiritual leader who dedicated his life to serving God and humanity. She said his work went beyond the Church, touching the lives of many people and contributing to Namibia’s social and spiritual life.

The President said Namibia lost a faithful shepherd and a source of wisdom whose contribution would be remembered. She extended her condolences to the Pato family, the Anglican Church in Namibia, the St. George’s Diocesan community and everyone who was touched by his ministry.

Report: Lena Ipinge

06/09/2026

ORDER NOW FOR YOUR COPY OF THE FESTSCHRIFT FOR ARCHBISHOP THABO MAKGOBA

"Public Faith, Prophetic Witness: Celebrating Archbishop Thabo Makgoba" will be launched on 20 September 2026 at Provincial Synod.

The guaranteed price until Provincial Synod is R300, plus R110 for courier and packaging if you need it delivered.

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03/09/2026

Following tensions surrounding the recent General Elections in Zambia in August, the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) has issued a statement and a call for prayer and peace.

Signed by The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba (the Metropolitan Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa) on behalf of the African Primates, the statement (dated 2 September) expresses concern for the democratic process and the detention of political opponents during the elections.

Read more and see the full statement: https://bit.ly/465JXYY

03/09/2026

STATEMENT AND CALL TO PRAYER FOR PEACE IN ZAMBIA: HEALING, UNITY, AND RECONCILIATION

A statement by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba on behalf of the Council of African Provinces of Africa:
https://anglicanchurchsa.org/statement-and-call-to-prayer-for-peace-in-zambia-healing-unityand-reconciliation/

01/09/2026

STATEMENT ON THE DETENTION OF ZAMBIAN OPPOSITION FIGURES

A statement from Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
https://archbishop.anglicanchurchsa.org/2026/09/statement-on-detention-of-opposition.html

Retired Bishop Trevor Mwamba went missing for two days before his family learned he had been detained in a Lusaka police station, amid the turmoil of a disputed election. PHOTO: Lambeth Conference

24/08/2026

LIVING WATER - SEASON OF CREATION 2026 - RESOURCES

From the Introduction to this year's theme for the Season:

The Global Ecumenical Theme for the Season of Creation 2026 , "Living Water," is based on Ezekiel 47:9,12, where water flowing from God's Temple transforms barren land into a place of abundant life: "Where the river flows everything will live."

This vision offers a message of hope, healing, and ecological
renewal. Water flowing from God's presence restores ecosystems, nourishes biodiversity, and symbolizes God's desire for the flourishing of all creation.

This year’s symbol shows a small stream flowing from the Temple which grows into a mighty river, bringing life wherever it goes and inviting believers to enter the water and become participants in God's work of healing the world.

GREEN Anglicans

https://anglicanchurchsa.org/living-water-season-of-creation-2026/