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Author: Rev. Vusi Vilakati
Date: August 2012
Context: Discussion document on the utilisation of church-space.
Status: Discussion document
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Statement on the ministry of oversight
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Author: Rev. Dr. Wessel Bentley
Date: August 2012
Context: Statement on the MCSA understanding of the office of the Bishop/Presiding Bishop.
Status: Statement as requested by Conference
Author: Rev. Dr. Wessel Bentley
Date: August 2012
Context: Statement on the MCSA understanding of the office of the Bishop/Presiding Bishop.
Status: Statement as requested by Conference
DEWCOM submission to Conference 2012 on same-sex relationships
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Author: Rev. Roger Scholtz
Date: August 2012
Context: Submission on progress of the same-sex relationship debate.
Status: Discussion document - response as per Conference request for proposals
Author: Rev. Roger Scholtz
Date: August 2012
Context: Submission on progress of the same-sex relationship debate.
Status: Discussion document - response as per Conference request for proposals
Moral decay discussion document
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Author: Rev. Dr. Wessel Bentley
Date: August 2012
Context: A discussion document on moral decay and the Church's prophetic role.
Status: Discussion document
Author: Rev. Dr. Wessel Bentley
Date: August 2012
Context: A discussion document on moral decay and the Church's prophetic role.
Status: Discussion document
Monday, 7 May 2012
The Climate Change Agenda
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Author: Revs Luvuyo Sifo and Vusi Vilakati
Date: May 2012
Context: A discussion document on climate change.
Status: Discussion document
Author: Revs Luvuyo Sifo and Vusi Vilakati
Date: May 2012
Context: A discussion document on climate change.
Status: Discussion document
Friday, 4 May 2012
Position paper on children and baptism
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Author: DEWCOM
Date: April 2012
Context: Position paper on children and baptism
Status: DEWCOM Position paper
Author: DEWCOM
Date: April 2012
Context: Position paper on children and baptism
Status: DEWCOM Position paper
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Archive documents on Church Unity
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Author: Several
Date: 1980's
Context: Documents related to the Church Unity Commission
Status: Archive
Author: Several
Date: 1980's
Context: Documents related to the Church Unity Commission
Status: Archive
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Infant Baptism - Synod 2010 discussion questions
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Author: Dr Wessel Bentley and Rev Peter Grassow
Date: March 2010
Context: A short document to stimulate discussion on the MCSA's usage of infant baptism where children are presented by those who are not necessarily their biological parents.
Status: To be discussed by Synods of 2010
Author: Dr Wessel Bentley and Rev Peter Grassow
Date: March 2010
Context: A short document to stimulate discussion on the MCSA's usage of infant baptism where children are presented by those who are not necessarily their biological parents.
Status: To be discussed by Synods of 2010
Archive documents on the Theology of work
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Author: Several
Date: 1985-1988
Context: Documents related to the Theology of Work
Status: Archive
Author: Several
Date: 1985-1988
Context: Documents related to the Theology of Work
Status: Archive
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Archive documents on the office of the Bishop in the MCSA
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Author: Several
Date: 1985-1988
Context: Documents related to the change of title from "Chairman of the District" to "Bishop"
Status: Archive
Author: Several
Date: 1985-1988
Context: Documents related to the change of title from "Chairman of the District" to "Bishop"
Status: Archive
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Summary on the use of stoles
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Author: Rev Tim Attwell
Date: May 2011
Context: A summary on the use of stoles in Christian ecclesiology
Status: Correspondence with enquiring clergy
Author: Rev Tim Attwell
Date: May 2011
Context: A summary on the use of stoles in Christian ecclesiology
Status: Correspondence with enquiring clergy
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
Clerical and preaching wear - Women's perspective
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Author: Rev Dr Janette Krige
Date: May 2011
Context: A position offered on women's perspective of the use of clerical and preaching wear in the MCSA context.
Status: Discussion document
Author: Rev Dr Janette Krige
Date: May 2011
Context: A position offered on women's perspective of the use of clerical and preaching wear in the MCSA context.
Status: Discussion document
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Ordination and non-itinerant ministry
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Author: Rev Peter Grassow
Date: August 2010
Context: Discussion document on the meaning of ordination and non-itinerant ministry in the MCSA
Status: DEWCOM response for Conference 2010
Author: Rev Peter Grassow
Date: August 2010
Context: Discussion document on the meaning of ordination and non-itinerant ministry in the MCSA
Status: DEWCOM response for Conference 2010
Tuesday, 30 March 2010
Advance directives – “Living Will”
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Author:Rev. Kenneth Carr
Date: March 2010
Context: On the question of a living will, DEWCOM was requested to put forward a discussion document which would give some direction for those considering this option.
Status: Discussion document for adoption by Conference
Author:Rev. Kenneth Carr
Date: March 2010
Context: On the question of a living will, DEWCOM was requested to put forward a discussion document which would give some direction for those considering this option.
Status: Discussion document for adoption by Conference
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Climate change - A challenge to the churches in South Africa
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Author: South African Council of Churches (Used with permission)
Date: 1 October 2009
Context: Document on climate change.
Status: SACC document
Download Endorsement Form.
Author: South African Council of Churches (Used with permission)
Date: 1 October 2009
Context: Document on climate change.
Status: SACC document
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Response to Rev Dr Dion Foster’s document regarding "Ordained Deacons and the Sacraments"
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Author: Mrs. Dianne Sundberg
Date: 1 September 2009
Context: This document argues for the right of Deacons to receive dispensation to administer the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Status: Discussion document. DEWCOM endorsed the findings of Dr. Forster's article.
Author: Mrs. Dianne Sundberg
Date: 1 September 2009
Context: This document argues for the right of Deacons to receive dispensation to administer the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Status: Discussion document. DEWCOM endorsed the findings of Dr. Forster's article.
CUC: Model for a United Church
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Author: Church Unity Commission
Date: 1 September 2009
Context: This is a discussion document produced by the CUC describing a model for the formation of a United church by the CUC-partner churches. This document will be tabled at Conference 2009 and will then go through the normal MCSA structures and processes.
Status: CUC document.
Author: Church Unity Commission
Date: 1 September 2009
Context: This is a discussion document produced by the CUC describing a model for the formation of a United church by the CUC-partner churches. This document will be tabled at Conference 2009 and will then go through the normal MCSA structures and processes.
Status: CUC document.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF CLERICAL VESTMENTS AND FORMAL METHODIST ECCLESIASTICAL ATTIRE.
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Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution vestments and clerical attire.
Status: Official DEWCOM document.
Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution vestments and clerical attire.
Status: Official DEWCOM document.
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa and homosexuality: A re-reading of Leviticus 18:22
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Author: Rev. Ndhiko Mtshiselwa
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution to the same-sex discussion by an ordained minister in the MCSA
Status: Discussion paper received by DEWCOM.
Author: Rev. Ndhiko Mtshiselwa
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution to the same-sex discussion by an ordained minister in the MCSA
Status: Discussion paper received by DEWCOM.
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Undoing closure: A contribution to the same-sex discussion
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Author: Rev. Faan Myburgh
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution to the same-sex discussion by an ordained minister in the MCSA
Status: Discussion paper received by DEWCOM.
Author: Rev. Faan Myburgh
Date: 17 March 2009
Context: A contribution to the same-sex discussion by an ordained minister in the MCSA
Status: Discussion paper received by DEWCOM.
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Living together in the household of God. Stipends.
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Author: Rev. Roger Scholtz
Date: 4 March 2008
Context: These articles were published in The New Dimension as a series addressing theological underpinnings for the understanding of stipends
Status: Adopted by DEWCOM.
Author: Rev. Roger Scholtz
Date: 4 March 2008
Context: These articles were published in The New Dimension as a series addressing theological underpinnings for the understanding of stipends
Status: Adopted by DEWCOM.
Wednesday, 22 August 2007
The Rise of African Biblical scholarship.
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Author: Rev. P.M.S. Matsepe
Date: July 2007 meeting
Context: This paper explores African hermeneutics and applies specifically to the questions raised concerning Biblical interpretation.
Status of document: Referred paper
Author: Rev. P.M.S. Matsepe
Date: July 2007 meeting
Context: This paper explores African hermeneutics and applies specifically to the questions raised concerning Biblical interpretation.
Status of document: Referred paper
Friday, 8 June 2007
Christians and Same-sex Relationships Discussion Guide - Conference 2003
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Author: DEWCOM
Date: Conference 2003
Context: DEWCOM was mandated by Conference to supply a discussion guide by 2003 to facilitate conversations in Societies, Circuits and Districts regarding Christians and same-sex relationships.
Document status: Adopted by Conference.
Author: DEWCOM
Date: Conference 2003
Context: DEWCOM was mandated by Conference to supply a discussion guide by 2003 to facilitate conversations in Societies, Circuits and Districts regarding Christians and same-sex relationships.
Document status: Adopted by Conference.
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Same-sex relationships: An alternative view to the Discussion Guide
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Author: Rev. Dave Morgan
Date: Prestented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Morgan argues that the findings of DEWCOM's Same-sex discussion guide are not fully representative of current views. This paper adds to the discussion by presenting views from Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience that suggest that same-sex relationships are not in accordance with orthodox Christian theology.
Document status: Under discussion.
Author: Rev. Dave Morgan
Date: Prestented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Morgan argues that the findings of DEWCOM's Same-sex discussion guide are not fully representative of current views. This paper adds to the discussion by presenting views from Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience that suggest that same-sex relationships are not in accordance with orthodox Christian theology.
Document status: Under discussion.
Tuesday, 22 May 2007
Scripture and same-sex relations
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Author: Rev. Ray Alistoun
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Alistoun argues that same-sex relationships are not viewed in a positive light by Scripture.
Author: Rev. Ray Alistoun
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Alistoun argues that same-sex relationships are not viewed in a positive light by Scripture.
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
Holding hands is not for sissies.
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Author: Rev. Greg Andrews
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev Andrews presented this paper arguing for a more inclusive position to be held by the MCSA.
Author: Rev. Greg Andrews
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev Andrews presented this paper arguing for a more inclusive position to be held by the MCSA.
African Culture and Homosexual relationships
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Author: Rev. Sijadu Nkomonde
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Nkomonde presented this paper, urguing that same-sex relationships are not foreign to African culture.
Author: Rev. Sijadu Nkomonde
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting
Context: In light of the same-sex debate, Rev. Nkomonde presented this paper, urguing that same-sex relationships are not foreign to African culture.
Friday, 30 March 2007
Bibliography on Mission in South Africa
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Author: Rev. Wessel Bentley
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: Resources for mission are not well known. Rev. Bentley compiled a bibliography of relevant material relating to mission in Southern Africa.
Author: Rev. Wessel Bentley
Date: Presented at the October 2006 meeting.
Context: Resources for mission are not well known. Rev. Bentley compiled a bibliography of relevant material relating to mission in Southern Africa.
Stipends within the MCSA
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Author: Rev. Alan Storey
Date: Presented at the May 2006 meeting
Context: The MCSA is debating the current stipend system. Rev. Storey proposes a biblical model of the sharing of resources that balances justice and equality.
Author: Rev. Alan Storey
Date: Presented at the May 2006 meeting
Context: The MCSA is debating the current stipend system. Rev. Storey proposes a biblical model of the sharing of resources that balances justice and equality.
DODGING THE DOGMATISMS: METHODIST REFLECTIONS ON ABORTION
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Author: Rev. Prof. Neville Richardson
Date: Submitted at the May 2006 meeting
Context: The MCSA's stance on abortion has been questioned. In this paper, Rev. Prof. Richardson explores the theological and ethical considerations relating to this issue.
Author: Rev. Prof. Neville Richardson
Date: Submitted at the May 2006 meeting
Context: The MCSA's stance on abortion has been questioned. In this paper, Rev. Prof. Richardson explores the theological and ethical considerations relating to this issue.
Thursday, 29 March 2007
Surrogate Motherhood
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Author: Rev. Ken Carr
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: Considering the debate on adoption and parenthood, Rev. Carr explores the theological and ethical considerations for surrogate motherhood.
Author: Rev. Ken Carr
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: Considering the debate on adoption and parenthood, Rev. Carr explores the theological and ethical considerations for surrogate motherhood.
A theological consideration of the ‘Covenant relationship’, between the MCSA and Ministers ordained by (and in full connexion with) the MCSA
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Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The debate concerning stipends in the MCSA has raised questions about the covenantal relationship between the church and its ministers. In this paper Rev. Attwell explores the historical and theological meaning of this relationship.
Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The debate concerning stipends in the MCSA has raised questions about the covenantal relationship between the church and its ministers. In this paper Rev. Attwell explores the historical and theological meaning of this relationship.
An ecclesiology with particular reference to the mission of the Church as it concerns the Apostolate of the laity
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Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The MCSA recognises the importance of every-member ministry. Rev. Attwell describes the relationship between clergy and the laity as it relates to their specific expressions of ministry.
Author: Rev. Tim Attwell
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The MCSA recognises the importance of every-member ministry. Rev. Attwell describes the relationship between clergy and the laity as it relates to their specific expressions of ministry.
Ordained Deacons and the Sacraments in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa
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Author: Rev. Dr. Dion Forster
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The Order of Deacons requested permission to dispense the Elements in places where there is insufficient ministerial oversight. In this paper, Rev. Dr. Forster argues that the ordination of Deacons is very specific and would be devalued if the Ordination for Sacrament were included in their definition of Ordination.
Author: Rev. Dr. Dion Forster
Date: Presented at the May 2007 meeting.
Context: The Order of Deacons requested permission to dispense the Elements in places where there is insufficient ministerial oversight. In this paper, Rev. Dr. Forster argues that the ordination of Deacons is very specific and would be devalued if the Ordination for Sacrament were included in their definition of Ordination.
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