Sermons

My yoke is easy

Genesis 24:34-67

34So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. 35The Lord has greatly blessed my master, and he has become wealthy; he has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male and female slaves, camels and donkeys. 36 And Sarah my master’s wife bore a son to my master when she was old; and he has given him all that he has.

Sermon for a Combined Confirmation Service for Anglican schools in Cape Town

Sermon for a Combined Confirmation Service for Anglican schools in Cape Town

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Our schools need to reflect the diversity of society

Our schools need to reflect the diversity of society - Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
Installation of Mrs Heather Goedeke as Head of Herschel Girls School, Claremont, Cape
Town, on 6 February 2020

Readings: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 and Hebrews 11:32-12:2

May I speak in the name of God, who is Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Archbishop urges learners to work for the common good

Archbishop urges learners to work for the common good

The Installation of Mrs Shelley Frayne as Head of St Cyprian’s School, St Cyprian’s
School Chapel, 7 February 2020

Readings: 1 Kings 3: 5-10; Psalm 18: 32-34, 48-52; Matthew 13: 44-52

May I speak in the name of God who calls, informs and transforms us. Amen.

Appeal to Bonhoeffer Conference

Appeal to Bonhoeffer Conference - Help us face the reality of sin in society
A homily delivered to the International Bonhoeffer Congress at the Stellenbosch
United Church on 19th January 2020

John 1: 29-34

May I speak in the name of God who is Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

Sermon preached at the institution of Revd Timothy Lowes

Sermon preached at the Institution of the Rev Timothy Lowes
Institution of the Rev Timothy Lowes as Rector of the Parish of St Michael and All
Angels, Observatory, Cape Town

Readings: Psalm 122; Isaiah 22:1-14; 1 Peter 2: 11-3:7

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, people of God in this parish, and your new Rector, Father Timothy, Nina and your family: it is great to be with you this evening and to share in your joy as you receive your new incumbent.
Let me begin by thanking you for your wonderful welcome on our arrival here.

 

 

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Explore the rich legacy of Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, a leading figure in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. This archive serves as a testament to his profound impact on faith, community, and social justice. Delve into a treasure trove of resources, including addresses, sermons, lectures, media appearances, reflections, diaries, and more, spanning his distinguished tenure as Archbishop.