Ascension Flash 11 February 2021
Mary Davidge
We will be re-opening our doors for inperson worship on the 21st February 2021 (1st Sunday in Lent). We will have only a single 8am service for now. Our re-opening is going to be gradual and cautious considering that South Africa is facing the possibility of a third wave of Covid infections. If you are […]
Update on Covid 19 post lockdown directive.
Mary Davidge
Dear Ascension friends LOCKDOWN: A COVID OPERATION A worship and pastoral response (Revised) Church of the Ascension, Hilton I am writing again to update you on the measures that we have put in place during the “lockdown”. Circumstances have changed due to the government announcement last night. We have thus revised our operational measures accordingly. […]
Pastoral Letter Covid 18 March 2020
Mary Davidge
Parish of Kirby-Hilton (Church of the Ascension) 7 Church Lane, Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal Anglican Archdeaconry of Umngeni Diocese of Natal 18 MARCH 2020 DEAR FRIENDS LETTER TO PARISHIONERS/CHURCH OF ASCENSION WORSHIPPERS We live in extraordinary times indeed. The outbreak around the world of Covid-19 has forced social and economic changes upon us that we would not […]
Ascension Flash 17th March 2020
Mary Davidge
Dear Ascension Family As you are aware, President Ramaphosa announced a number of measures on Sunday 15 March that are aimed at slowing down the spread of Covid-19. We had already implemented several “best practice” measures in our worship, and this will continue for the duration of the threat (and beyond). I am confident that […]
Archbishop’s Corona Virus address
Paul Mosdell
Please watch this for preventative guidelines around our worship practices Here are the Archbishop’s Covid-Guidelines since the Govt announcement of 15 March 2020 Dear Parishioners, Clergy and Bishops I greet you all in Christ’s name. In view of the South African President’s announcement of regulations to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in South […]
Pastoral letter 6 March 2020
Mary Davidge
Parish of Kirby-Hilton (Church of the Ascension) 7 Church Lane, Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal Anglican Archdeaconry of Umngeni Diocese of Natal 05 March 2020 DEAR FRIENDS PASTORAL LETTER TO THE PARISH REGARDING COVID-19 I am sure that you are aware that Hilton is the location of the first identified case of Covid-19 (aka Coronavirus) infection in South […]
Flash January 2020
Mary Davidge
FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! You can tell that this FLASH emanates from John as Paul’s are much more creative!! Nevertheless, we ask you please to take note of the following. We wish Paul, Rae and their extended family a restful and happy break on the Lower South Coast. It’s been a tough year for the Mosdells, […]
Ascension Flash 10 July 2019
Mary Davidge
FLASH FLASH FLASH PAUL ON LEAVE The Mosdell family is scheduled to return home this coming Saturday and we pray for safe travel for them. Paul will still be on leave until the following Saturday – 20 July. Please contact John for any parochial matters during this time. Mdu, our verger is also on leave and will resume […]
Ascension Flash 13 June 2019
Mary Davidge
“FLASH” 13 JUNE 2019 CHURCH WARDEN RESIGNATION We are sad to announce the resignation of Jeremy Farquharson as Church Warden. Jeremy has served the parish for many years, and is well known as a person of integrity and compassion. Jeremy has felt a need to lighten his schedule, and we support his decision to step […]
Ascension Flash 25 April, 2019
Mary Davidge
FLASH FLASH FLASH QUIZ EVENING A reminder that the quiz takes place tomorrow evening in the hall at 18:00. We challenge families to form teams of 6 or combine with others to form teams. Don’t worry if you can’t get enough folk together to form a team; you can join a team when you arrive. PLEASE phone the parish office […]
Ascension Flash 18 April 2019
Mary Davidge
FLASH! FLASH! FLASH! PASCHAL SUPPER This service drew to a close the challenging and thought-provoking Lent Course teachings that so many underwent during this period. It was a meaningful, warm and fellowship-filled evening. Thanks are due to the many who made it possible, whether by preparing and serving the traditional foods, doing the readings, leading […]
Lent Reflections Week 6 & Holy Week
Paul Mosdell
LENT REFLECTIONS WEEK 6 & HOLY WEEK WED 10 APRIL—Micah 6: 6-8 Animal sacrifice was the mainstay of Jewish worship expression. It was central to the relationship between God and God’s people, from repentance to thanksgiving. But to most people it had become ritual. Animal sacrifice had become more of a superstitious cultural expression than […]
Ascension Flash 5 April 2019
Mary Davidge
Dear All Please see the “FLASH” below. Blessings, Paul PAUL ARCHDEACONRY DUTIES—Last night, after a meeting with Bishop Dino, Bishop Tsietsi and the leadership of one of the parishes in the uMngeni Archdeaconry, Bishop Dino requested that as Archdeacon, Paul makes an important pastoral visit on Sunday to the parish. Regrettably Paul will miss the […]
Lenten Reflections week 5 2019
Paul Mosdell
Wed 3 April—Acts 10: 9-16 Peter’s vision as described in this passage is the catalyst for a radical shift in thinking within the early Jesus Movement. The main points of contact for the Apostles to spread the Good News of Jesus were the synagogues. Christianity (as we call it today) was mostly seen as an […]
Lenten Reflections Week 4 2019
Paul Mosdell
Wed 27 March—Heb 13: 2 Hospitality is one of the key cultural values in the Middle East. Being hospitable means opening ones home to others, and being prepared to sit at the table with them. It is also an attitude; a decision to be open (and perhaps even vulnerable). True hospitality is a thing of […]
Ascension Flash 22 March 2019
Mary Davidge
Dear Friends Please see the “Flash” below for Parish news. Blessings, Paul _________________________________________________ music@ascension–What is music@ascension? It’s a fair question. Music is so much a part of every culture and – hence – of nearly all religions and Christianity is no exception. But music is not confined to religious services, though it is certainly a […]
Lent Reflections Week 2 2019
Paul Mosdell
Please find the reflections for week 2 of Lent. If you struggle to read them, they are available in plain text from the office and below. 13 MarchJohn 4: 7-10Racial division was a reality during Jesus’ time, just as it is today. Most people travelling between Jerusalem and Galilee would take a route that bypassed […]
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