{"id":46,"date":"2014-06-30T15:20:54","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T13:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2023-07-15T14:38:25","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T12:38:25","slug":"eco-breakfasts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/?page_id=46","title":{"rendered":"JAEI Annual General Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">2023 JAEI AGM &#8211; held on 3 June 2023<br>at St Joseph Diocesan Centre <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a number of years, Revd Martha Gordon has stepped down as JAEI Chairperson due to work pressure &#8211; thanks Martha for your stint as Chair!&nbsp; Welcome to Revd Judy Bassingswaite who will chair JAEI for the next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The guest speaker, Navin Bachu of the community based <strong><em>Keep it CKlean Campaign<\/em> (KICK)<\/strong> and colleague, Amos Mbhele, shared the objectives of the project which is to keep various Wards of the Johannesburg Metropol cleaner.&nbsp; They also shared how to engage with Piki-Tup and other stakeholders.&nbsp; After the talk, two avocado trees were planted in the Diocesan Centre grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>&nbsp;<\/em><em><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-01-Copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7307 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-01-Copy-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-01-Copy-300x135.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-01-Copy.jpg 591w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/em><em>Some of the attendees at the JAEI AGM<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-02-Copy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7309 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-02-Copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"265\"><\/a><em>Navin Bachu, Judy and Amos Mbhele<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7310 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/JAEI-AGM-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"163\" height=\"263\"><\/a><em>Planting avocado trees<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/JAEI-2023-AGM-Pack.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of JAEI - 2023 AGM Pack.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-ffc74841-f54d-4f44-8940-662329e532fe\" href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/JAEI-2023-AGM-Pack.pdf\">JAEI &#8211; 2023 AGM Pack<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/JAEI-2023-AGM-Pack.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ffc74841-f54d-4f44-8940-662329e532fe\">Download the AGM Pack<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2021 JAEI AGM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The 2021 JAEI Annual General Meeting was held at &nbsp;the St Joseph\u2019s Diocese Centre, Sophiatown on Saturday, 22 May.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of the Covid19 pandemic, the committee felt it best not to meet in a couped-up setting.&nbsp; What a treat and joy it was for JAEI to hold their 2021 AGM in the garden at the Diocese Centre \u2013 in God\u2019s Creation!&nbsp; The weather (although promised to be cold, miserable and windy) was superb and we were all able to bask in glorious sunshine. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, our arranged speaker was unable to be with us at the last minute, so instead a valuable and most enjoyable morning of sharing and brain-storming ensued.&nbsp; It was wonderful to share in the successes and triumphs of the Parishes attending, and inspiring ideas of activities and projects were forthcoming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>JAEI now looks forward with keen anticipation to the coming year with renewed anticipation.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3682 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-01-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-01-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-01.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3683 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-02-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-02-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-02.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fredah of the JAEI Committee opens the meeting with prayers and reflection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Martha (JAEI Chair) welcomes the meeting and presents the business of the AGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3684 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-03-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-03-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-03.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3685 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-04-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-04-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-04.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">AGM Attendees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the intrepid gardeners of the Parish of St Francis, Moroka<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3686 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-05-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-05-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-05.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3687 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-06-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-06-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-06.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Brainstorm time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3688 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-07-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-07-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-07.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3689 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-08-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-08-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-08.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Brainstorm time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3690 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-09-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-09-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-09.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3691 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-10-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-10.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report back time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3692 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-11-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-11.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3693 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-12-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-12.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report back time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3694 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-13-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-13.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3695 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-14-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-14-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-14.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Report back time!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3696 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-15-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-15-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-15.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3697 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-16-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-16-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-16.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank you to Gift from St Josephs for all his help in setting up the morning<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Revd Judy closes the meeting with reflection and prayer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3699 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-18-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-18-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-18.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3698 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-17-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-17-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-17.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"601\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Concluding walk around the grounds of the Diocese centre to evaluate what needs to be done to eradicate invasive plants<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3700 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-19-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-19-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-19.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3701 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-20-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-20-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-AGM-20.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Cuttings of Spekboom were distributed for cultivation and planting at Parishes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A wide variety of donated eco-themed books were available for sale.&nbsp; Proceeds will be used for JAEI projects<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021AGM-title-page.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3702 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021AGM-title-page-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021AGM-title-page-249x300.jpg 249w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021AGM-title-page.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/AGM-Pack-2021.pdf\">AGM Pack &#8211; 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><strong>JAEI 2020 AGM<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Saturday, 22 February 2020 at St Joseph Diocesan Centre, Sophiatown<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What an inspiring morning was held by all at the JAEI 2020 AGM!<\/p>\n<p>Revd Judy Bassingwaite began the morning with a wonderful reflection time outside where we reflected on our connectedness with Mother Earth.<\/p>\n<p>The AGM was informative and we are thrilled to welcome Fredah Moatshe and Mpho Rangaka (both of St Monnica\u2019s, Halfway House) to the JAEI Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Our speaker for the morning was Luyanda Hlashwayo of the African Reclaimers Organisation.&nbsp; His action (and that of all the Reclaimers) have a significantly positive impact on our environment, especially in Johannesburg, and it was unanimously decided that JAEI would support ARO in anyway we can.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was an informative and positive address.&nbsp; Revd Martha Gordon expressed JAEI\u2019s thanks to them and a great time of tea and fellowship followed!<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2768 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-01-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-01-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-01.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Revd Judy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2769 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-02-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-02-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-02.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Connect with the Earth<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-03-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-03-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-03.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Revd Martha conducts the AGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2771 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-04-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-04-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-04.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Luyanda Hlashwayo<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2772 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-05-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-05-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-05.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Members of the African Reclaimers Organisation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2774 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-07-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-07-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-07.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Revd Martha thanks Luyanda<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2775 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-08-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-08-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-08.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Official reflective jacket<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2777 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-10-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-10.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2776 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-09-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-09-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-09.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2778 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-11-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-11.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tea and fellowship!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2779 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-12-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-12.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2780 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-13-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-13.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2781 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-14-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-14-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JAEI-AGM-14.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Revd Martha &amp; Luyanda<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AGM-Pack-2020.pdf\">AGM Pack &#8211; 2020<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/2019-Eco-actions-of-Parishes-around-the-Diocese-updated.pdf\">2019 Eco-actions of Parishes around the Diocese <\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">____________________________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3>JAEI AGM 2019<\/h3>\n<p>On Saturday, 23 February, Clr Nico de Jager joined us to to inform us what the Cityof Johannesburg is doing in the Environmental Department.&nbsp; His talk was illuminating but challenging.&nbsp; Our thanks go to the City of Johannesburg in trying their utmost to serve the people of the City in the ost environmentally&nbsp; friendly way.<strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clr de Jager&#8217;s talk was followed by the AGM where we reviewed the past year.&nbsp; We look forward with enthusiasm to the year ahead.<\/p>\n<h5><em><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nico-de-Jager-JAEI-AGM-2019.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1748\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nico-de-Jager-JAEI-AGM-2019-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nico-de-Jager-JAEI-AGM-2019-300x244.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Nico-de-Jager-JAEI-AGM-2019.jpg 404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/a>Speaker Clr Nico de Jager<\/em><\/h5>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/JAEI-AGM-pack-2019.pdf\">2019 JAEI AGM Annual Report and Financials in PDF&nbsp; <\/a><\/h6>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Green-Parish-Activites-for-2018.pdf\">Green Parish Eco-actions of 2018<\/a><\/h6>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1824 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-1-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"174\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-1-215x300.jpg 215w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-1.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1825 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-2-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-2-241x300.jpg 241w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-2.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clr Nico De Jager<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clr Nico De Jager addresses the meeting<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1826 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-3-241x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"189\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-3-241x300.jpg 241w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-3.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1828 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-5-229x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"181\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-5-229x300.jpg 229w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-5.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 181px) 100vw, 181px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fiona thanks Nico for his talk<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fiona chairs the AGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1827 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-4-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"190\" height=\"258\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-4-221x300.jpg 221w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-4.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1829 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-6-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-6-227x300.jpg 227w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2019-AGM-6.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Martha minutes the AGM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mark delivers the Financial Report<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">______________________<\/h3>\n<h3>JAEI AGM 2018 &#8211; 10 March 2018<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/JAEI-Annual-Report-2017.pdf\">JAEI &#8211; Annual Report 2017<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Green-Parish-eco-actions-of-2017.pdf\">Green Parish Eco-actions of 2017<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h6><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/?page_id=1164\">Visit the Gallery for scenes from the debate<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: windowtext;\">\u2018Creation Theology and the Future of the Church\u2019<br><\/span>Summary of the Eco-debate\/AGM morning &#8230;<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>An eco-panel discussion considered the question: \u2018Is Creation Theology critical to the Future of the Church?\u2019 in an event organised by JAEI at the Diocesan Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday 10 March 2018. The event was part of the Ordinands monthly Saturday \u2018training\u2019 sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Morning Prayer was led by Rev. Martha Gordon and Rev. Judy Bassingthwaighte using a special Eco-liturgy. The group then walked meditatively on the path above the Centre on and through the quartzite rocks of the ridge, among late Summer grasses and the large variety of indigenous shrubs. There is a commanding view of Johannesburg from the Ridge, giving inspiration to freely offered prayers of petition. Rev Gordon spoke of the \u2018nature deficit\u2019 suffered by inhabitants of cities in these days, of which children are especially vulnerable as their young selves develop, and Martha said how just a short walk in the outdoors can reduce stress connecting us again with ourselves and our Creator God.<\/p>\n<p>Guests arrived for the discussion and the JAEI AGM that followed. Bishop Steve Moreo moderated the four panelists: Rev. Prof. Kevin Balkwill, Fr. Anthony Egan, Ven. Michelle Pilet, and Ven. Moses Thabethe, bringing respectively their input from Kevin\u2019s esteemed academic knowledge of botany, Anthony\u2019s insights on the Laudato Si of Pope Francis delivered in 2015 to \u2018all peoples\u2019 concerning \u2018Our Common Home\u2019, Michelle\u2019s holistic and provocative takes on eco theology, and Moses\u2019 ministry to the Ordinands and deep concern for our relationship with the Creation.<\/p>\n<p>Topics discussed brought forth pithy and somewhat controversial points from all concerned, including the audience. Bishop Steve asserted the Diocesan commitment to the inclusion of the \u2018environment\u2019 in worship and parish considerations. Variously: it was posited that the Church in its oft fundamentalist form may well survive the eco crisis while not addressing the eco challenges we face at all! A feisty answer to a question on veganism held that all beings \u2013 animal and not &#8211; are sentient, enduring the suffering of being consumed, calling forth a reverence on our parts for all the creatures that sustain us as food. There was consternation over the water crisis in Cape Town when it was posited that God is not ignorant of the crisis nor its stressful effects on the people, and that prayers for rain may be missing the larger point of Climate Change effects on the Western Cape peninsula. And it was proposed that eco theology be employed to address our \u2018anthropocentrism\u2019 in the Church, that God Loves and Cares for all of God\u2019s creatures, not only ourselves as human beings.<\/p>\n<p>JAEI were grateful to be invited to be part of the Saturday monthly enrichment sessions offered to FoX (Exploration of Vocation), the Ordinands, and Post (those recently ordained), and will gladly accept being invited again.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Fiona Maskell<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For some pics of the morning &#8211; visit our <a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/?page_id=1164\">Gallery<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>JAEI AGM &#8211; 18 February 2017<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/JAEI-Annual-Report-18-February-2017.docx\"><em>JAEI Annual Report (18 February 2017)<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On Saturday morning, 18th February, 2017, JAEI held its 3rd AGM at St Francis of Assisi Parish in Parkview.<\/p>\n<p>Although AGMs are not the most inspiring events around, they are always a good time to reflect on the past year \u2013 the highs and the lows. Only by looking back can one go forward in confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Canon Reg Gersbach (from Christ the King Diocese) was our Guest Speaker who encouraged us to use all our gifts and talents in the important task of Caring for Creation. Besides his very hectic Diocese, Archdeaconry and Parish work, Canon Reg is an avid birder, fisherman, nature guide and environmental activist and manages to balance his schedule accordingly. This was truly inspirational for all those who attended our AGM and Fellowship morning.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Canon-Reg-Gersbach-Guest-Speaker.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-572 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Canon-Reg-Gersbach-Guest-Speaker-300x284.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Canon-Reg-Gersbach-Guest-Speaker-300x284.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Canon-Reg-Gersbach-Guest-Speaker.jpg 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/More-Fellowship.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-574 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/More-Fellowship-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/More-Fellowship-300x219.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/More-Fellowship.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\"><a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Fellowship.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-573 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Fellowship-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Fellowship-300x217.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Fellowship.jpg 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\">&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/and-More-Fellowship.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-571 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/and-More-Fellowship-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/and-More-Fellowship-300x231.jpg 300w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/and-More-Fellowship.jpg 436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Revd-Judy-Bassingswiathe-buys-a-plant-to-take-home.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-575 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Revd-Judy-Bassingswiathe-buys-a-plant-to-take-home-272x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Revd-Judy-Bassingswiathe-buys-a-plant-to-take-home-272x300.jpg 272w, http:\/\/jaei.org.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Revd-Judy-Bassingswiathe-buys-a-plant-to-take-home.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 149px) 100vw, 149px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023 JAEI AGM &#8211; held on 3 June 2023at St Joseph Diocesan Centre After a number of years, Revd Martha Gordon has stepped down as JAEI Chairperson due to work pressure &#8211; thanks Martha for your stint as Chair!&nbsp; Welcome to Revd Judy Bassingswaite who will chair JAEI for the next year. 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