Selwyn Engelbrecht

Our Parish Priest
Father Selwyn brings over 25 years of dedicated Anglican ministry to Christ Church Constantia. Born and raised in Cape Town, his calling to the priesthood began at age 18 while actively serving at St Mark's Anglican Church in Lavender Hill as a Sunday school teacher, youth worker, and lay minister.Father Selwyn brings over 25 years of dedicated Anglican ministry to Christ Church Constantia. Born and raised in Cape Town, his calling to the priesthood began at age 18 while actively serving at St Mark's Anglican Church in Lavender Hill as a Sunday school teacher, youth worker, and lay minister.

Ministry & Education
Father Selwyn completed his theological training at The College of Transfiguration in Grahamstown and holds a Master's degree in Theology from the University of Stellenbosch. He is also a registered specialist wellness counsellor, having completed pastoral counselling courses through UNISA and the University of Pretoria.
His ministry experience spans diverse communities across the Western Cape, including:
● St Saviour's Claremont (first curacy)
● Christ the Mediator, Mitchells Plain (second curacy)
● All Saints Hopefield and West Coast parishes (2000-2007)
● St Andrew's Northpine (2007-2015)
● St Oswald's Milnerton with chapelries St Francis Brooklyn and St Luke's Joe Slovo
(2015-2025)
Father Selwyn treasures his time serving as parish priest to the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and values the diversity and beautiful friendships formed throughout his ministry.

Family Life
Father Selwyn and his wife Beverley have been married for 29 years, having met as teenagers in 1988. Beverley is a dedicated primary school teacher at Kalkfontein Primary School in Kuils River. They have three sons: Jesse (food science graduate and production manager), Joshua (Master's student in Social Development in Oslo, Norway), and Joel (final year architectural design student at University of Technology Western Cape). The family is completed by their parrot Jojo and Yorkshire Terrier Charlie.

Our Welcome
We are delighted to welcome Father Selwyn and Beverley to the Christ Church Constantia family and look forward to the new chapter of ministry and community they bring to our parish.

Jeremy Smith

Revd. Jeremy's journey up to now, has been marked by dedication, faithfulness and a deep commitment to serving God and His people. Jeremy was ordained as a deacon on the 12th of February 2023 and the steps towards priesthood came full circle on the 3^rd December 2023 at St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Throughout his journey, Jeremy's passion for ministry, coupled with his love for learning and growth, has been evident to all who know him.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Jeremy is known for his warm and welcoming spirit, his compassionate heart, and his unwavering commitment to serving others. He finds joy in building community, fostering meaningful connections, and sharing God's love with all whom he encounters.

Words from Jeremy:- As a curate, I am aware this this role anticipates a move but I have come to love the people here at Christ Church Constantia. Together with my family we are thankful for the people, relationships and moments we share during this time.

Jeremy has played an energetic role in the leadership and pastoral care of our church community. Thank you Jeremy and Robyn for both being such an integral part of Christ Church Constantia.

Parish Council

Sarah Fenton
Helen Constantine
Carol-Ann Lawrence
Donald Todd
Ruby Klazen

Wardens/Exco

Ruth Chalmers (Church warden)
Bruce Probyn (Church warden)
Lisle Adams (Alternate warden)
Creagh Sudding (Treasurer)
Selywn Englebrecht (Rector)

At Christ Church Constantia, we warmly welcome your children into our Sunday worship and delight in creating a safe, nurturing space where they can encounter the Word of God and grow in their faith.

Each week, our children and young people are guided through meaningful, age-appropriate teaching that encourages a deeper understanding of praise, worship and scripture. Our curriculum follows the Revised Common Lectionary, in step with the main church service and is explored through engaging themes, discussion and creative activities. This approach allows families to continue the conversation at home and we encourage parents and guardians to ask open ended questions and share in their children’s spiritual journey; you may be wonderfully surprised by what they discover and express.

Over the years, our Young People’s Ministry has grown into a vibrant and supportive community, now serving ages 5 to 30 through three distinct groups:

Junior Church (Ages 5–12 | Grade R–7)
Junior Church meets every Sunday during term time and is led by Jamie Plaatjies. It is a joyful and creative environment where children can explore their faith through storytelling, crafts and interactive learning.

CC Teens (Ages 13–18 | Grade 8–12)
CC TEENS gathers with Jade Africa every Sunday, with the exception of the third Sunday of each month. On this Sunday, teens are encouraged to attend the full 9:15am church service with their families, helping them grow into a deeper sense of ownership and participation in worship.

Young Adults (Ages 19–30)
Our Young Adults group meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. If you would like to get involved or find out more, please contact Jade.

In addition to our weekly gatherings, we host Young People’s Ministry socials on the fourth Friday of each month during term time:
- Junior Church: 5:00–7:00pm
- CC Teens: 7:00–9:00pm

These evenings are a wonderful opportunity for fun, friendship and fellowship in a welcoming and safe setting.

We are deeply grateful to journey alongside your children as they grow in faith, confidence and a sense of belonging within the life of the church - Jamie Plaatjies contact details: 079 511 2402.