Announcements

Notice of bereavement – Rev Malemela Charles Mafokoane

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA,  It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing on of the Rev Malemela Charles Mafokoane. The Rev Mafokoane died from a tragic car accident on the night of 15 May 2026. He was serving as an Interim Moderator at Rabaitsile Poho Memorial Congregation in Denneysville within the… Continue reading Notice of bereavement – Rev Malemela Charles Mafokoane

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Easter +7) – 17 May 2026. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei

Theme: "Christ's Ascension, Our Assurance" Scripture Readings: Acts 1:6-14;       1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11 (NIV). Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PHuHDZmIXGbKueYtHizlUYUr1CieBCGs/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uGjIj91KePHB1kfSz2SdEWhShGf7QIVJ/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Easter +6) – 10 May 2026. Reflection by Rev. Wilson Rambau

Theme: "The Stormy Moments of Life" Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41 (NRSVUE) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1doFMmOA0HKR6yNZ4Yew81VzNuNXn8JHW/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/10y8anTCaEAL4pT7Hh35NMopKQZPo-DUm/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Sunday Services

Holy Communion Sunday Service (Easter +5) – 3 May 2026. Reflection by Elder Tshinanne Mutshatshi. Holy Communion by Interim Moderator, Rev. Prof. Graham Duncan

Theme: “Jesus, The Only Way” Scripture Readings (ESV): John 14:1-14; 1 Peter 2:2-10 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FyaBg3gojiaPR_jE1gcGLDDFN3F8KdAG/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pacP4alMjBVRRsMghRDWPsLwwab3GHQI/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Easter +4) – 26 April 2026. Reflection by Elder Terry Lynne Harris

Theme: “Caring for Jesus’ Sheep”. Scripture Readings (NRSVue) Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WWrejtDYgA_gd4YLBtKSt_wumKvTLWmu/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uCBLzFlSTyEv8biIvand66a5kiiObU-g/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Easter +3) – 19 April 2026. Reflection by Elder Terry Lynne Harris

Theme: “The Road to Emmaus and Beyond”. Scripture Readings (NLT) Acts 2:14a, 36-41; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gc1ZoFM5E3Xyo_E0H9my2DGBGKu7vrVI/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/11HY1ST_RVcyrIGsq_9T-THRz9JaRzYcq/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Sunday Services

Sunday Service (Easter +2) – 12 April 2026. Reflection by Retired Elder Vivian Agyei

Theme: “Jesus Sends Us”. Scripture Readings (NLT)Acts 2: 14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rHYPbOuFfcYE9UMTkDfshm8ZhnsF_F02/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dmo01qCKDh3_IcTAU5dp5ceYKsAaX2QL/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽

Announcements

UPCSA – Notice of bereavement: Rev. Alan Mchulu

A Message of Consolation to the Mchulu Family and the Church in ZambiaDear Brothers and Sisters,It is with deep sorrow that we have received the news of the sudden passing of our colleague, friend, and minister, the Reverend Alan Mchulu. Death often comes unexpectedly to us all. Yet, only a week ago, during our Easter… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of bereavement: Rev. Alan Mchulu

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