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Assisted suicide backed: A dark day for the vulnerable

Just moments ago, MPs voted 314 to 291 in favour of the assisted suicide bill. Lives will be needlessly lost as a result. Despite the many flaws with the legislation, intense criticism of the process and the fervent prayers of God’s people, state-sanctioned suicide will...

Motions and Elections submitted through Area Councils for the September synod of REACH – South Africa

Eastern Cape Area Council 1 election submitted. Election 1:  National Executive Resolution:  The Eastern Cape Area Council hereby propose that Mr Aphelele Nokwe be elected as Eastern Cape lay representative on the National Executive. Motivation:  Mr. Nokwe is well-known to the Eastern Cape churches. He is a faithful, wise and reliable leader....
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Assisted suicide backed: A dark day for the vulnerable

Just moments ago, MPs voted 314 to 291 in favour of the assisted suicide...

Motions and Elections submitted through Area Councils for the September synod of REACH – South Africa

Eastern Cape Area Council 1 election submitted. Election 1:  National Executive Resolution:  The Eastern Cape Area Council hereby...

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Your Grace, I am writing to you as the Primate of an Anglican Communion Province...