From 25–27 August, the St John’s staff took some time away from our usual routines to pause, reflect, connect and look towards the future God is preparing for St John’s. Our staff retreat took place in the beautiful coastal town of Pringle Bay, giving us the opportunity to step away from the busyness of parish life and spend intentional time together. The focus of our retreat was to reflect on where we are as a team, discuss the future of St John’s, and prayerfully consider where God may be...

Siphiwe Bilingane 1. One thing I love about St John’s: The profound sense of grounded belonging. Despite its historic stature and setting in the heart of Wynberg, the church is a warm, unpretentious community. There is a genuine openness here - a space where people from different backgrounds, ages, and walks of life are truly welcomed AS THEY ARE. It’s a place where my family feels supported and seen. 2. My hope or vision for St John’s into our future: My vision for St John’s is to become an...

Hey, my name is Kimberley Reynecke, I am 22 years old. I have two sisters and two nieces, I live with my mom, younger sister and grandparents. We have two dogs (Bentley and Royce) and two fish (Danny and Sandy). I am excited to be at St. Johns and to continue learning more about this community. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and helping create an amazing safe children's church community that empowers children to know and love God personally and have fun at the same time. I...