Anglican Diocese of Botswana celebrates golden Jubilee

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and the First Lady Neo Masisi , this morning joined members of the Anglican Diocese of Botswana for their golden jubilee celebration .

President Masisi said government cherish the symbiotic relationship that exits between government and the church. He said the Anglican church has been part of the national development in many ways.

“The church has not only contributed to the spiritual well being of our citizens but has played a major role in improving the welfare of our communities” he added

President Masisi encouraged the Anglican Diocese to work implement its strategic plan in line with their vision which is 𝑇𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑓-𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔, 𝑁𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛-𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑟𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 .

He said it is through that strategic plan that the church can contribute meaningfully to the Human Social Development pillar of the Botswana National Vision 2036.

For his part the Botswana Anglican Bishop Metlhayotlhe Beleme said the church s anniversary gives them an opportunity to remember how God has been good to them over the years.