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Bishop of Monmouth's Visit
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The Bishop of Monmouth, Bishop Dominic visited
South Africa briefly early in May. He was here to attend the
consecration of the dean of Newport Cathedral. Dean Richard
Fenwick, who has been Warden of the Guild of Church Musicians
for many years. Dean Richard was consecrated as Bishop of St
Helena in George on the 7th May.
Pictured here is Bishop Richard with his wife, Jane, and the
crozier given to him by the people of the Diocese of Monmouth.
The gift of a cross from the Guild of Church Musicians is hidden
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On the following day, 8th May, Bishop Dominic was
president and preacher at the Eucharist at St Dunstan's
Cathedral, Benoni and admitted Daphne Allison as a member of the
Order of St Woolos in recognition of her amazing work in
fostering the diocesan link between the Diocese of the Highveld
and the Diocese of Monmouth. Daphne is, of course, also the
Secretary of the RSCMSA. |
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Anglican Church Music Web Site
The Archbishop's office has sent us the following link
http://www.churchmusic.org.uk/ which is a site for Anglican Church
Music. This site aims to be a central source of information for Anglican
and Episcopal church and cathedral music, with resources for church
musicians, singers, congregation members, or anyone around the Anglican
Communion who enjoys this kind of music. Australia, New Zealand,
England, Ireland, USA and many more Provinces are included.
RSCM 2015 — A South African Strategy for growth
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Within the beautiful setting of Bishopscourt Cape
Town and in the presence of His Grace the Archbishop of Cape
Town, an august gathering of interdenominational church leaders,
choir directors and interest groups met to discuss “RSCM 2015” -
A South African Strategy for growth, mission and furthering the
work of the RSCM. A day of high energy and wonderful strategic
contributions was the end result. The influence of the RSCM in
South Africa was affirmed in the five key areas of education,
publishing, developing alliances, marketing as well as a focus
on attracting and developing organists. All of these were
combined into a working plan for the future. |
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The astounding diversity of the group was united
in a strong bond of unity of purpose; truly a reflection of the
spirit of the “new” South Africa. A way forward has been
chartered and new areas of growth identified. The strengthening
of partnerships and friendships made will continue as a result
of this excellent meeting. |
George Woods, RSCM Council representative in South
Africa, Conference facilitator and Vice Chair Northern Branch |
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