Desmond Tutu Memorial Service

Archbishop Emeritus of Cape Town
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

The world mourns the death of an outstanding person of faith and courage, a champion of truth and reconciliation, who took seriously the radical challenge of the good news of Jesus.

Councils of Churches in Australia were privileged to host his several visits to Australia in past years, and now give thanks to God for his life and dedicated ministry to all.

A Memorial Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday 6^th March 2022, at 4.00pm, in St James’ Anglican Church, King Street Sydney.

Some of the many tributes

Archbishop Tutu was a stalwart contributor to the ecumenical movement during joyful times and times of great challenge and taught us all the value of persistence…Through his life and works he has become an image of dignity and freedom for all human beings and inspired many to use their gifts and talents in the service of others and the mission and prophetic task of the church.

The Revd Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, World Council of Churches acting general secretary

Archbishop Tutu was a prophet and priest, [whose] love transformed the lives of politicians and priests, township dwellers and world leaders. The world is different because of this man.

The Most Revd Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

While we mourn his passing, as Christians and people of faith we must also celebrate the life of a deeply spiritual person whose alpha and omega – his starting point and his ending point – was his relationship with our Creator.

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town

The Revd Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca, World Council of Churches acting general secretary

Archbishop Tutu was a prophet and priest, [whose] love transformed the lives of politicians and priests, township dwellers and world leaders. The world is different because of this man.

The Most Revd Dr Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

While we mourn his passing, as Christians and people of faith we must also celebrate the life of a deeply spiritual person whose alpha and omega – his starting point and his ending point – was his relationship with our Creator.

The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town

The Service will be streamed on the St James’ Facebook page and Online Services page.

www.sjks.org.au/online-services/ and www.facebook.com/stjameskingstreet/