TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House! Please find attached the August Edition of the Presbyterian Link, compiled by the Communications Committee, for your information and circulation. https://drive.google.com/file/d/126RYBNoOtUFHw3aOoJN50P45Xttbo5cI/view?usp=drivesdk Kindly share this edition widely within your respective Presbyteries, congregations, fellowships, and networks, so that the information and updates contained therein may reach… Continue reading UPCSA – The Presbyterian Link August 2026 Edition
Author: St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield
St Columba's Presbyterian Church in Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa is a Christian Church. Our vision is to be a Christ-centred, bible-believing church that calls all to come and experience the love of Christ, in a welcoming and caring body of believers.
Sunday Service (Pentecost +17) – 20 September 2026. Reflection by Elder Fanani Manugu
Theme: “God’s Boundless Generosity, Grace and Patience”. Scripture Readings: Exodus 16:2-15; Matthew 20:1-16. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n5E7xOqqFkDQfKnsWmg0dIpucIrlvYIk/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tvb564jaj9GUscOY7w8B7koF1j-wraaW/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +16 (Season of Creation Week 2)) – 13 September 2026. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei
Theme: “Teaching, Listening and Encouraging God’s People”. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 (NRSV, A). Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C8FFAxLFsHgELWKWRw1sm_HgHMmnIwBO/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1sENmVbEN7BfFZLQOWJOISeF6JSqZxs/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
UPCSA – GA Moderator Pastoral Letter August 2026
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Find attached pastoral letter from the Moderator, for your attention. Please share widely with others in the UPCSA. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qi2ZTT4e82p8q1-H04-XtLI6TpH7Tr4s/view?usp=drivesdk Kind regards
UPCSA – Month of Mission October 2026
Dear Friends and Colleagues Greetings in the lovely name of our Lord Jesus! Since 2014 the M&D committee has been sending out daily devotions for the month of October which has been set aside as Missions Month. These have been written by various ministers and members in the denomination and have been well-received. We also… Continue reading UPCSA – Month of Mission October 2026
UPCSA – Notice Of Bereavement: The Emeritus, Rev Dr James Elias
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House. It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of the Rev Dr James Elias, who passed away today, 10 September 2026. The Rev Dr Elias was a Minister Emeritus residing within the Presbytery of eThekwini. Details regarding the funeral and other… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice Of Bereavement: The Emeritus, Rev Dr James Elias
UPCSA – Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Ordained Ministry
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House! Find attached communique for your attention and action. https://drive.google.com/file/d/16OVQIPiPZHGJLA7VCbYBGvs_VMCz2cdy/view?usp=drivesdk Format: Each Virtual Session will feature women Ministers from different generations andPresbyteries sharing their call stories, challenges, joys and hopes for the Church Schedule:Period: September 2026-June 2027(10 Sessions) Commencement: 24 September 2026Time: 19h00-20h00 Platform: Zoom… Continue reading UPCSA – Celebrating 50 Years of Women in Ordained Ministry
Holy Communion Sunday Service (Pentecost +15) – 6 September 2026. Reflection by Rev Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Bringing Dry Bones To Life”. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37 : 1-14 (Good News Bible) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yhmf5bI_DXIHk1SGYBZ-FHGZND567gNy/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i5-I7ecZR-dElUuGQR-CwZNI88cIEome/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +14) – 30 August 2026. Reflection by Elder Fanani Manugu
Theme: “The Cost Of Discipleship” Scripture Readings (NIV): Exodus 3:1-15; Jeremiah 15:15-21; Matthew 16:21-28 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J13Sgjz4XzaSo3cqgv49oVr43mmmiT1P/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VqltHEUCpBPdZCwIfcQycSQfOuNfGVBm/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +13) – 23 August 2026. Reflection by Rev Amber-Leigh Gordon
Theme: “God's Presence Is Like Sunshine Through An Eastern Door”. Scripture Readings (NRSVue):1 Kings 3:5-12; Romans 8:26-39. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GXXOyj_d29XQCs0k0iYs67XfIPetRN4e/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUNbunFnKcEZreICtGjdZOlOz0fA9BH5/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +12) – 16 August 2026. Reflection by Rev Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Biblical Women: Towards Serving the Body of Christ” Scripture Reading (NIV): Mark 16 : 1-8 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EIHGS9xF_2oSA2QpgnxwPpsWJ4M4-APE/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SWhwjKxRV7ILPhriMJ15CklQGHhICREn/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +11) – 9 August 2026. Reflection by Retired Elder Terry Lynne Harris
Theme: “Women In The Bible And Beyond”. Scripture Readings (NRSVue): Proverbs 31:10, 30-31 Romans 16:1-6 Luke 23:52-56; 24:1-10 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/126xwLzTdDk6Y89CwmqoqD5Env9CZrD2a/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zizu4EJOFTQ-x8KhHT5oglzYeGXZ6z6y/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Holy Communion Sunday Service (Pentecost +10) – 2 August 2026. Reflection by Rev Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Fulfilling The Promises With God For Salvation” Scripture Reading (GNT): Matthew 26:14-35 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/16bjC0tmlLD3bG09G9nor-Yywd1vdzQgd/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ruIB5u28p4QItyhFjR6NOEHbfFvAaPC/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +9) – 26 July 2026. Reflection by Rev Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Saving Love Of God: A Prerequisite For All” Scripture Readings (ESV): Genesis 29:15–28; Romans 8: 26–39; Matthew 13: 31–33, 44 – 52 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UT48zRu2B8DezY2j-jliBoO8WARX89M7/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/17P-j40dRSIWMv7iTEYaE3fMzetjHyjWW/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
UPCSA – Presbyterian Link June – July 2026 Edition
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House. Please find attached the June–July 2026 edition of the Presbyterian Link, compiled by the General Assembly Communications Committee. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G327mUn-DBO_qI5p_SXtDyC8iHctQUs-/view?usp=drivesdk We kindly encourage you to circulate this publication as widely as possible within your congregations, presbyteries, fellowships, ministry groups, and social networks, so that its news, updates,… Continue reading UPCSA – Presbyterian Link June – July 2026 Edition
St. Columba's Presbyterian Church, Hatfield 