Diocese of False Bay- Social Development Department

28/09/2022

19/07/2015

The department spent the weekend with 89 confirmation candidates asking the question: the answer - I AM AWESOME!!!! They are indeed awesome in God. Wishing them well in their spiritual journey. They spent Saturday morning reflectikn on 17 famous quotes of Nelson Mandela and discussing which one spoke strongly to them and why. Great insight shown. Thank you God for a blessed weekend.

06/07/2015

29/06/2015

Good luck to the 30 Holiday Clubs starting today. The theme this year is THINK BIG. Kids are going to have lots of fun with all the activities, arts, crafts and puppet shows. A big thank you to all the volunteers sacrificing their school and university holidays to keep children safe and spread the gospel. Also thank you to the ladies in the kitchens cooking everyday.

27/06/2015

Anglicans from across the Diocese meet at Rocklands Civic to make the church voice heard against Substance Abuse. Where the takkie meets the tar is the motto of Bishop Margaret message. SAPS encouraged the community to become involved in each others lives. Big thank you to MEC Dan Plato for the cheque of R225 000 towards Holiday Club Programme in the diocese to keep children safe during the school holidays.

07/06/2015

The department was honoured to partner with Anglican Women Fellowship this Saturday as we discussed Domestic Violence, the different types, the signs, what to do and how to report. Most importantly what the role of the church should be and how the AWF as an organization can support. Thank you to our facilitator Pumla Mncayi for sharing the day with us.

20/04/2015

Clergy, FoV and lay ministers in the diocese attend a 5 day training on Pastoral Training on Gender Based Violence. We are happy to welcome our Methodist ministers to the training, as together we equip ourselves to tackle the issues of GBV. Thank you to HOPE Africa for funding the training and SAFFI the facilitators.

18/04/2015

Just finished an amazing holiday club training with representatives from 6 churches in the Breede Valley Archdeaconry. Seeing the growth and commitment of the youth who were present was amazing. The presence of 3 also at the training including the archdeacon was super awesome. Fantastic support from the leadership. The Caledon Archdeaconry was as well supported. Pics will follow soon.

18/04/2015

Holiday Club Training has started in the diocese. Caledon and Breede Valley started today. Environment Desk joining us on our road show training. Watch this space for more training dates.

27/03/2015

The Diocese of False Social Development Department in partnership with The Mothers Union and AWF will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children on the 6th April. To make the day extra special for them, we still need donations of fruit, juice, ice cream and cones. More Easter eggs for the hunt would also be appreciated. Please do let me know if you are able to assist in helping us share the spirit of our Risen Christ with children on that day.

23/03/2015

Please come ans support the Games Evening at St Mark Rotterdam on the 27th March, starting at 19:00. Come and join in the fun of playing board and card games together as families. Looking forward to welcoming you there.

28/01/2015

The Most Rev. Justin Welby speaks about income inequality, the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, divisions in the Church of England and Pope Francis.