Cathedral of St Michael and St George
Makhanda

Parish Groups

The list contains most, but not all, of what happens in addition to worship services. Please feel encouraged to participate as a good way to build friendships.

Prayer and Bible Study Groups

  • Mondays, 15:00—16:30. Bible Study. Contact: The Revd Eric Kelly (046 622 4552)
  • Thursdays, 11:00— 12:15. Guided Meditation. 6 Florence Street. Contact: Leela Pienaar (084 306 6391)
  • Wednesdays, 19:30—21:00. Bible Study at 11 Dulverton Road. Contact: The Revd Geoff Antrobus (083 409 5567)
  • Thursdays 19:30—21:00. Bible Study, Somerset Place. Contact: Paul Walters (046 622 6053/ 083 758 5552)

Cathedral Parish Groups and Activities

  • Altar Servers (8 years old +).  Sundays and special occasions. Weekly meetings Fridays at 15:30 in the Cathedral.  Contact: The Revd Luyanda Fete (076 475 6048)
  • ANSOC: Anglican Students Society, Rhodes Campus.
  • Artist in Residence: Crystal Warren (084 400 3563)
  • Book sales: Donations sought. Contact: Heather Haggard (046 636 1929).
  • Brookshaw Home: Fridays 09:20. Contact: Margie Antrobus (083 951 1391).
  • Cathedral Student Ministry (CSM): Sundays, 15:00 Student Service (during university term-time). Chaplain:  The Revd Canon Melany Adonis
  • C@R Christians at Rhodes: (Staff and Students). Contact: Ian Sieborger 084 209 2079.
  • Choir Practice: Wednesdays 17.00 in the Chapter House. Contact: Kutlwano Kepadisa (078 869 0880).
  • Confirmation Classes: Contact: The clergy team.
  • Emergency Prayer Chain: Contact: Ros Embling (046 622 7574).
  • Eluxolweni Youth & Child Care Centre:  Contact:
  • Flowers: Contact: Elizabeth Breetzke (046 622 6356).
  • Fort England ministry: Saturday mornings: Contact: the Revd Lunga Dongwana (046 622 5801), Siyabulela Fobosi (078 789 9080)
  • ‘Hungry Basket’:  Donations of money or groceries to feed needy people. Contact: Parish Administrator (046 622 2445).
  • Lay Ministers: Contact: The Dean (046 622 3976, 082 308 8654).
  • Makana Choir School: Contact: The Director of Music, Kutlwano Kepadisa (078 869 0880).
  • Maintenance:  Contact: Parish Administrator (046 622 2445)
  • Marriage Preparation: Contact: The clergy.
  • Mothers’ Union: Prayers in the Cathedral Lady Chapel, Thursdays 16:00. Holy Communion on the 1st Thursday of the month. Contact: Lilitha Dyantyi (064 048 7165)
  • Parish Website: Contact: Maggy Clarke (046 622 7803).
  • Pastoral Care: Contact:  The clergy.
  • Pledged Giving:  Contact: Parish Administrator (046 622 2445).
  • Readers: Volunteers to read at Sunday Morning and Evening services are invited to contact  the Parish Office (046 622 2445).
  • Sacristans: (Student and older). Prepare the sanctuary for services.
  • Sides-people: Welcome worshippers to the Cathedral, assist with distributing Sunday leaflets, seating, taking collection, etc. Contact: Rodney Bridger (046 622 3814 or 081 518 7792).
  • Somerset Place Retirement Village: Service first Thursday of the month 09:00. Contact: Clergy Team.
  • Sound: Control microphones at services. Contact: Rodney Bridger (081 518 7792).
  • Spiritfest: The Grahamstown Churches’ initiative in the National Arts Festival. Contact: Maggy Clarke (046 622 7803).
  • St George’s Fair: Held annually, usually late October. A fun time to work together and to raise funds.
  • Sunday Teas: In abeyance
  • Tower Bell Ringers: Not ringing at present. Contact: Catherine Letcher (073 613 9114).
  • Youth (Diocesan Youth Guild): Contact: The Revd Lunga Dongwana (078 741 9164)