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
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 +8) – 19 July 2026. Reflection by Retired Elder Vivian Agyei
Theme: “While We Wait For Adoption... ” Scripture Readings (NIV):Genesis 28:10–19a; Romans 8:12–25; Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f6h2vaokuMKosL0R9qUl1gHGDj1w6Yti/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OZd6ZeItxphmfeGO7HkroRVAHPcN5rcZ/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
UPCSA – GA Moderator’s Pastoral Letter July 2026
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House. Please find attached the General Assembly Moderator's Pastoral Letter July 2026 for your prayerful attention and reflection. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZsIAoXWPmN6bH8aw7oPP1AjfKAiPZU-/view?usp=drivesdk We kindly request that you share this letter as widely as possible within your congregations, presbyteries, ministries, and networks so… Continue reading UPCSA – GA Moderator’s Pastoral Letter July 2026
Sunday Service (Pentecost +7) – 12 July 2026. Reflection by Rev. Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Love in the Context of the Kingdom of God”. Scripture Readings (NRSVue): Micah 6:6-8; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; John 13:34-35. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1blsjn9HMa-_CtKCooe1rZvQOnu4gG0EV/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXJU2w8--W5q3-Eb1egFjwa25mzp2Tq7/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 +6) – 5 July 2026. Reflection by Rev. Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Come to Me (a call towards physical and spiritual healing for discipleship)”. Scripture Readings (NRSVue): Zechariah 9:9-12; Romans 7:15–25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25–30. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1WilUAIouo8paqauRzb8JCcZLx2qnIu/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XfLzt7m51FhCgot4PrdhD08x_3rFoa1U/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Sunday Service (Pentecost +5) – 28 June 2026. Reflection by Rev Wilson Rambau
Theme: “Fulfilling a Role of a Prophet Today” Scripture Readings (ESV):Jeremiah 20:7-13; 16-18;Romans 6:1–1; Matthew 10:24–39. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDpx4ib1t04E41Gg0gejrZj4IFWUUHaF/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r5NAtwoHYrmOFu5SVVEg3t8iI1YgOSjw/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
UPCSA – The GBVF Statement of the Fellowship of Women
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House. We are pleased to inform the Church that the Executive Commission 2026 adopted the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Statement prepared by the Fellowship of Women in the UPCSA, as we continue with the Thursdays in Black message, “Say No to Gender-Based Violence.” Gender-based violence continues to be one… Continue reading UPCSA – The GBVF Statement of the Fellowship of Women
Sunday Service (Pentecost +4) – 21 June 2026. Reflection by Elder Tshinanne Mutshatshi (Presented by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei)
Theme: “Those Who Died in Christ Shall Live to God!” Scripture Readings (ESV): Genesis 21:8–21; Romans 6:1b–11; Matthew 10:24–39. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/16QpSdTVPrTvOAw2s6ysW6H3g2REQA45g/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jh9uKuF5TpbdT2dzfoq3H5OslK7FzNRj/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
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UPCSA – Media Statement on Social Cohesion, Human Dignity, and a Day of Prayer
Memorial Service – Mrs Paula Cross – Monday, 13 July 2026
Dear Members and Friends The memorial service for Mrs Paula Cross will be held on Monday, the 13th of July 2026 at 11h00 at St Columba’s Hatfield, in Pretoria (327 Hilda Street, Hatfield). Refreshments will be served after the service at the Church. Ryan Johnson Session Clerk(Sent on behalf of the Session and Interim Moderator)
Sunday Service (Pentecost +3) – 14 June 2026. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei
Theme: “Hospitality Meets a Promise andContinuity”. Scripture Readings (NLT): Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OtoE5YAZXOiMRUDAGKTpf9rvN4MKf5R0/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rxxNOtR76TeCNJbtEsEBL_iZHUQLMz5A/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Notice of bereavement: Mrs Paula Cross
Dear Members and Friends I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, from Kempton Park in Johannesburg from our General Assembly Executive Meeting which commenced today for the next 5 days. We are still in sitting. During the Assembly Opening Service this morning our Interim Moderator (Dr Prof Rev Graham Duncan and… Continue reading Notice of bereavement: Mrs Paula Cross
Holy Communion Sunday Service (Pentecost +2) – 7 June 2026. Reflection by Retd. Elder Vivian Agyei
Theme: "Deep Faith" Scripture Readings (NLT):Genesis 12:1–9; Romans 4:13–25; Gospel: Matthew 9:9–13, 18–26. Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SaPs-eX4lMZ5Ay1w5k0-WLa7gMpn8ShB/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j2UAXwgj6TUU-hwgVUVY-rXdhHx42za6/view?usp=drivesdk BEQUESTS BEQUESTS One of the ways to support the Church is to consider leaving a bequest to the Church. 🙏🏽
Gender Desk Statement During Child Protection Week 29 May to 5 JuneGender Desk Statement During Child Protection Week 29 May to 5 June
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Find attached statement by the Gender Desk on the Child Protection Week 29 May to 5 June 2026, for your attention. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MgnkDpB-Ptr6WHtT7nnkwwJ_GyIsCNUe/view?usp=drivesdk Please share widely with others in the UPCSA. Kind regards
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