Announcements

UPCSA – Unisa-CWM Collaboration Invitation

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Find attached an invitation from UNISA to a lecture by Professor Jooseop Keum, General Secretary for Council for World Mission and Professor Extraodinarius at UNISA. The UPCSA is an important member church of the Council for World Mission. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c6QOZEt8tNhLaT4q6vv9N25844JRxrS-/view?usp=drivesdk Topic: Eudaimopolitics vs Necropolitics: Witnessing to Radical Hope in Catastrophic Times Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026… Continue reading UPCSA – Unisa-CWM Collaboration Invitation

Sunday Services

Resurrection Sunday Service – 5 April 2026. Reflection by Rev Zolani Makalima

Theme: “Unshakable Joy In A Shaken World” Scripture Readings: John 16:16-33; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Luke 24:1-8 (NRSV) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ok2oXtynIKrN72GbYKz8x0iP_Mshdpfp/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qu1-xLamxjCK-Stq-Qz9hLje4WB2nw6U/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Other Services

Good Friday Service – 3 April 2026. Reflection by Elder Terry Lynne Harris

Theme: “The Everlasting Ransom Paid” Scripture Readings (NRSVue): Isaiah 52:13–53:6; Hebrews 5:7-10; John 18:12-14. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xwttJMpYgbcN3jsGA2yDFa2OP8aPC5zb/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A5JijFGngfOnw1cAlDEwTXpWP424grBn/view?usp=drivesdk Dear Family and Friends of St Columba’s Hatfield. Herewith the Order Of Service for tomorrow, Good Friday, 3rd of April 2026. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SERVICE STARTS AT 09H00. Blessings in Christ

Epistles

UPCSA – GA Moderator: Easter Week Letter

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Grace and peace to you. You are kindly requested to ensure the wide circulation of the attached letter, which is addressed to every member and Christian within the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA).  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1q7qIug3zThjnB7-gU4XhJEuS3etAgo/view?usp=drivesdk In this regard, we ask that you distribute the letter to all congregations within… Continue reading UPCSA – GA Moderator: Easter Week Letter

Other Services

Maundy Thursday Service (WhatsApp Voice) – 2 April 2026 at 18:00. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei

Theme: "God Who Delivers His People" Scripture Readings from (NIV) Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel - John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KSTGojculvJF7dpEIhU52MOp1qgZpNlj/view?usp=drivesdk Dear friends Please note that the Maundy Thursday Service will not be held in church this year. It will be an online Service, which you may… Continue reading Maundy Thursday Service (WhatsApp Voice) – 2 April 2026 at 18:00. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei

Sunday Services

Palm Sunday Service (Lent +6) – 29 March 2026. Reflection by Elder Fanani Manugu

Theme: “The Triumphant Entry and the Passion of Christ”. Scripture Readings: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27; Matthew 26:66 (NIV) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KuathxX9Mf8ppzz6V9aBrDdAyhCfxicT/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IRBm51LgR5c-UWPmTkTwhWy-5gR9Ibbb/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS

Epistles

UPCSA – The Presbyterian Link – February 2026 Edition

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Grace and peace to you in this sacred season of Lent. Please find attached the February 2026 edition of the Presbyterian Link, thoughtfully compiled by the Communications Committee. We give thanks for the continued work of the Committee in keeping the Church informed, connected, and encouraged through these regular publications.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EFDeD_FYdig3QHth5OKvw8TI0ZP7sDz7/view?usp=drivesdk… Continue reading UPCSA – The Presbyterian Link – February 2026 Edition

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Lent +5) – 22 March 2026. Reflection by Elder Zeno Gondwe

Theme: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life”. Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:38-44 (NRSVUE). Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KYysEsO3I3D86RnnLvcKR-1WHINWI6ID/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ua2W4rpg4Zch4vkTOv0uKwOB_23jaGR/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Announcements

UPCSA – HW Committee World Tuberculosis Day Tuesday 24 March 2026

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, The GA Health and Wellness Committee invites you all to join the upcoming webinar for World TB Day!! The webinar will be held on Zoom at 18h30 as indicated on the poster.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/191UP7Nwjet7umTAOcZyOHs8VJOORlu99/view?usp=drivesdk They echo the Theme for 2026:  Yes, we can end TB. Led by Countries, Powered by People!… Continue reading UPCSA – HW Committee World Tuberculosis Day Tuesday 24 March 2026

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Lent +4) – 15 March 2026. Reflection by Elder Terry Lynne Harris

Theme: “Jesus: Shepherd and Lamb”. Scripture Readings (New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 23; John 1:26-30; John 10:14-15. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/125BeuDeajFhVsw4e5DSBZVSyhwdJHM7s/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JwAOrdNnjqQQOZHzYKVbDx9bGI3S2BAP/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Epistles

UPCSA – GA Moderator’s Letter February 2026

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please find attached a pastoral letter from the Moderator addressed to all within the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA). In this letter, the Moderator shares words of encouragement, reflection, and guidance for the life and… Continue reading UPCSA – GA Moderator’s Letter February 2026

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Lent +3) – 8 March 2026. Reflection by Rev. Thando Mpambani

Theme: “The Declaration of Lucifer’s defeat” Scripture Reading: Luke 10:1-18 (NIV) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cw1ZlZC_IQ87IWrNUpxhpDtEzCN2I1wg/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZXofeIE6bLhdTP-J_YEd2I-cxWDj8yPd/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Announcements

UPCSA – Health and Wellness Committee: Kidney Health Webinar 12 March at 18h30

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, The Health and Wellness Committee is pleased to invite the UPCSA and community at large to the upcoming World Kidney Day Commemoration where they will be sharing information on delaying progression of Kidney Failure and avoiding dialysis. This session will be held on the Zoom platform. Please see event details… Continue reading UPCSA – Health and Wellness Committee: Kidney Health Webinar 12 March at 18h30