As part of the support that Southwark Cathedral gives to the Diocese of Masvingo in Zimbabwe, the Great Masvingo Feast took place on 3 March 2013.
Starting with the regular Sunday 11am service, at which the preacher was Father Nicolas Stebbing CR (Community of the Resurrection at Mirfield, Yorkshore) who support the work in the Diocese of Masvingo. Upon the conclusion of the service the chairs were cleared away and tables laid out for The Feast.
Music was provided by a choir from the Zimbabwean Mothers’ Union and there were various displays and talks, including one from the guest of honour – Bishop Godfery Tawonezvi – of the diocese of Masvingo.
Southwark Cathedral has pledged to give £10,000 a year to the Diocese of Masvingo.