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Greetings, CTU Members and Friends –
Congratulations to our new Council Office Bearers: Jeremiah Pietersen, Chair; Altaira Hatton, Vice-Chair; Brady Knop, Treasurer; and Annie Kamya, Secretary. See photos below of our dear Fred Benning with the certificate and plaque presented to him at last month’s AGM!
Theme for July is “Living with Intention.” We are blessed to have two speakers this month: Stuart Pennington from the SA Good News organisation, and Roux will be sharing his experience leading a Buddhist retreat in June.
18 July is Nelson Mandela Day, and we are encouraging our community to get involved in whatever volunteer activity speak to you. Here is once option for those in Cape Town:https://www.forgood.co.za/za/volunteer/mandela-day-2024-we-have-many-ways-to-be-involved
We are still collecting winter clothing for the homeless in City Centre. Feel free to bring anything to the building that might help, like gloves, jerseys, jackets, blankets, beanies, etc. Hans will manage the distribution.
With love and light,
Nima
nimajanettaylor@gmail.com // WhatsApp 076 024 9120
Our dear Fred Benning with his certificate and plaque for his loving care of our community over his lifetime.
In This Issue of the Newsletter
Check out our events page to view our church calendar. This includes events posted in the building and outside of the building. If you would like your event added, please contact us at via email: community@capetownunitarians.org
Sunday Services
Calendar of Events: Somerset West Fellowship, Mid-week Meditations, Create Space, Wardrobe Rejuvenation, Chalice Kids, Mandela Day, The Artist’s Way, Community Choir
Community Corner:
Community Updates
UPCOMING SUNDAY TOPICS
Please note: All Sunday services are hybrid and start at 10:30 am
7 July– Traditional Service: Join us as we sing some of our older hymns, and Nima shares some Christian mystics’ perspectives on Jesus’ teachings, and the importance of your intention.
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14 July - Steuart Pennington, founder of the site South Africa: The Good News. Since 2003, the business of www.sagoodnews.co.za has been to change the narrative out of South Africa and Africa. They believe in celebrating the good and confronting the bad; that news should be balanced, contextual and truthful (as per the SA Press Code); and that citizens should understand the truth of our progress over the last 30 years, warts and all. Steuart holds a B.A. (Honours) degree from Rhodes University, a PDM from Wits Business School and a Certificate in Management from Oxford. He is an active sportsman and lover of adventure, and currently lives in Plettenberg Bay with his wife and two daughters.
21 July - Roux Malan, Traveling lightly from West to East and back in eight days: Recently Roux was invited to lead a 2-day Zen retreat at the Buddhist Retreat Centre near Ixopo. He will share how he and Rachel prepared for the retreat and the joyous, sad, funny and delightful experiences they had while travelling the almost 2000 km to Ixopo. The story winds its way through Oudtshoorn, the Karoo, Cradock, Malungeni, Kokstad and Ixopo. There will be quotes from the book "Cry The Beloved Country" and unexpected chants from the Bible.
28 July - Wise Intentions, part of the Buddhist Eightfold Path: Nima will explore the first teaching of the Buddha after awakening which was the Four Noble Truths, and the four truth is the Eightfold Path. How might we incorporate this practice in our everyday life to connect us more deeply with our life’s purpose?
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Somerset West Fellowship - In Person
Vonke House, Chapel Room at 121 Lourensford Road
Saturday 10 am 6 July
Guest Speaker: Joseph Koetsier. Joseph is a retired senior lecturer in cross-cultural education studies and lifelong learning. He is a published poet and a committee member of The Egyptian Society of South Africa (TESSA). His connection to Theosophy and the Theosophical Society Adyar dates back to 1965. He has been an active member of the Society since 1974 and since 1994 a member of the Cape Town Lodge of the Theosophical Society Adyar.
Topic: "My life in Theosophy – a personal exploration of a movement."
Cost: Free, as well as free light refreshments.
We are limited to having 30 attendees. That means you will need to sign up for each meeting when it is publicised. You can do this by phoning us on 021 850 0863 or emailing davidjeanmayes@gmail.com
Midweek Meditation (online only)
We’re back at 12:30 pm on Thursdays, starting 6 June. Join us every week for some light meditation instructions. We start promptly at 12:30 pm and end promptly at 1 pm
Create Space
13 July, Saturday, 10am through 4pm
In our building
You are invited to create space. It is an open stage to your creativity. Put down the digital screens, and go offline for a while. Pick up a book and your favourite mug of tea, a paintbrush or some knitting needles… lose yourself in your own curated creative practice, only to find the fullest expression of you! Bring your inner magic and let it shine! It’s a ministry of magic when we collectively find our flow, and create a harmony of coexistence
Please rsvp to Hans at +27721276497. Please do bring a meal or snacks, and beverage to share communally. Thank you!
Wardrobe Rejuvenation will be part of Create_Space!
Saturday, 15 June, as part of Create_Space
in our building
Wardrobe rejuvenation sessions led by Annie Akinyi Kamya consist of knowing the basics of sewing. Machine stitch can be taught if you provide your domestic machine. The main skills will be hand-stitching (basic, blanket, secret, cross); crochet; knitting; embroidery; pattern reading and making; and basic tailoring (hemming, etc.).
Cost: R100 per lesson
RSVP: Email missaakamya@gmail.com
Please bring your own machine if you have (or learn to use our new professional sewing machine!) and the item(s) you would like to repair or knitting needles, Crochet hooks, etc. to practise.
Chalice Kids - IN PERSON
We have a robust Chalice Kids education project every month. If you would like your child to participate, email Nima at nimajanettaylor@gmail.com. She will help you choose the right group for your kid(s) and share the homes where we are meeting.
CTU Community Choir - On Break until August 7th, 2024
Community Corner
Natalie creating magical memories for so many at AfrikaBurn
Congratulations to Gordon! Your book launch was a raving success!
Council Meeting - Save the Date
Council meeting will be held Sunday 14 July at 12 pm SA time. All are welcome. Please email Community@capetownunitarians.org to request the documents for this council meeting as well as the zoom link. (Or feel free to come in person to the building as well.)
Have questions or comments for Council? Please email us at community@capetownunitarians.org.