SA Army Band – Sailors' Society South Africa

Sea Sunday Service in the Port Of Durban

20 August, 2016

This important service on the maritime calendar was once again celebrated in the heart of the Port of Durban at N Shed Passenger Terminal, Ocean Terminal on 24 July 2016. The reason for commemorating Sea Sunday is to pay tribute to those who work on ships, large or small, in ports and also those organisations who ensure safety at sea. Extremely cold weather with a wind blowing off the sea, this day also heralded the start of heavy downpours causing…

Spirited ISS Annual Dedication Service in Durban

1 February, 2016

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DEvotional, Sailors' Society

What has become a highlight on the Sailors’ Society, South Africa’s calendar is the annual Dedication Service where chaplains as well as members of the Society re-dedicate themselves to continue serving seafarers and making their well-being our prime concern. Held at the Glenwood Presbyterian Church the service opens with a flag procession and the singing of the South African Nation Anthem, Nkosi sikelel’ Afrika. Members of the S.A. Army Band who always add to the vibrant atmosphere of this service…

Annual International Sea Sunday Service in the Port of Durban

20 July, 2013

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At the Mission

This year the Annual International Sea Sunday Service in the Port of Durban was a warm and inspirational morning held in a big white tent in the premises of the Mission where the Port Chaplains are located. Besides new and old friends, the Port Chaplains were joined by the National Ports Authority, SA Army Band, SA Navy, Natal Sharks Board, National Sea Rescue and the Sea Cadets. The Rt Rev Rod Botsis,moderator of…