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Greetings, CTU Members and Friends –
As a result of our advert for a new Minister to start 1 January 2027, we are delighted to report that we have two candidates who have applied: Rev. Gur Mouanga and Rev. Berry Behr. CTU is blessed to have these two candidates who are already deeply connected to our community, and we look forward to having each candidate lead a service in November. Please make a special effort to come support them!
Our theme for November and December is “Gathering in Community”. How do we come together in ways that support each other and support the greater good?
With love and light,
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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 via email at: community@capetownunitarians.org
Sunday Services
Upcoming Activities
Council Update
Sunday Services
All services will start at 10:30 am SA time
Contact Community@CapeTownUnitarians.org for the link
1 November, ONLINE ONLY, GUR - Finding Hope Together. In times of uncertainty, hope can become an important remedy to navigate life. Life brings challenges, disagreements, disappointments. But as a community, we do not have to face them alone. Hope remains possible and grows stronger when we come together. Gur will share some ideas about how hope can pave ways of discovering new possibilities for community renewal.
8 November, ONLINE ONLY, BERRY - Belonging. What does it mean to truly belong? Beyond the boundaries of identity, culture, faith and community, we’ll explore our deep human longing for connection, the paradox of loneliness in an apparently interconnected world, and how we might create spaces where we can be fully ourselves while making room for others to do the same.
15 November, ONLINE ONLY, Gathering in Community. What does it mean to gather? Why does it feel important to most humans to feel loved and supported by others? We will be exploring this theme from different angles in November and December, some of which will be based on the book “The Art of Gathering” by Priya Parker.
22 November, ONLINE ONLY, Celebrating the life of Jeanie Mayes. Our dear member Jeanie Mayes, passed away in July, and we want to come together to celebrate her life. Whether you knew Jeanie or not, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to explore what being in community means. Join us to celebrate her life and reflect on the power of community to support a life well lived. DO YOU HAVE A PHOTO OR STORY TO TELL ABOUT JEANIE? We want to include them if we have time.
29 November, ONLINE ONLY, The Art of Gathering: Creating Community. In a world where loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, how do we create meaningful opportunities to come together? We’ll explore the many ways we can gather with others—from informal conversations and shared meals to intentional circles and community celebrations. We’ll consider what makes a gathering meaningful and how we can create spaces where people feel welcomed, connected, and part of something larger than themselves.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Somerset West Fellowship
SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER @ 10h00
Venue Rotary Club of Somerset West, cnr Lourensford & Cloetenberg Rds
Speaker: Dr. Arien van der Merwe
SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2026 @ 10h00
Rotary Club of Somerset West Clubhouse
A COURSE IN MIRACLES
Dr. Arien will share a short intro on A Course in Miracles (ACIM).
What if we could experience more peace, love and joy by simply learning to see ourselves and the world differently? Come and discover the gentle, thought-provoking wisdom of A Course in Miracles - an invitation to greater inner peace, understanding and love, whatever your spiritual path.
Speaker: Dr. Arien van der Merwe is an Integrative medical doctor, specialising in holistic (mind, body, soul) and natural medicine. She is an acclaimed author of 17 books. Health Education is her passion and purpose. Always looking for the cause of deeper discontent and dis-ease in patients, rather than treating only symptoms; sowing seeds of hope and healing. I am also a qualified teacher of A Course in Miracles.
📞 **Contact:** Rev. Roux Malan – 084 679 5466
🌐 **Website:** https://swunitarians.carrd.co
This is a free event—all are welcome!
Website link: https://capetownswing.co.za/
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Council Updates
The council will meet on Sunday 15 November, 12-2 pm. If you would like to attend, contact Nima (NimaJanetTaylor@gmail.com) for the documents to be reviewed.
Have questions or comments for Council? Please email us at community@capetownunitarians.org