TO ALL IN THE UPCSA This correspondence serves the following two purposes: 1. To intimate that the Rev Dr Pakiso Tondi has taken up an appointment as a Director of Student Affairs at Rhodes University with effect from 1 March 2023. He has, thus, resigned as the UPCSA Ministry Secretary.2. To circulate the advertisement for… Continue reading UPCSA – Advert for UPCSA Ministry Secretary
Author: St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield
Holy Communion Sunday Service (Epiphany +5) – 5 February 2023, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme:“Refuelling Our Faith: The Nicene Creed 1. God Our Creator Scripture reading: Matthew 5: 13-20 CEV Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/13C7-O82IfGQjWKid53ezktdPENrcEkF-/view?usp=drivesdk
Coming Soon: Reflections on Our Historic Statement of Faith, for Today
Sunday Service (Epiphany +4) – 29 January 2023, by Elder Vivian Agyei
Theme: "Our Heavenly Treasures" Scripture readings: Micah 6: 1-8 (NLT); Matthew 5: 1-12 (New Living Translation) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n-DTpmQGVRRJG1G-xw546H-W75v5mtcP/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EEeRmcPq_KFioURVPURGa0tCGhjfusan/view?usp=drivesdk
Sunday Service (Epiphany +3) – 22 January 2023, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: “Kingdom Values 3” Scripture Reading: Matthew 4: 12-23 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1roCxhiuxnT1IcOiZFCgaxddCPb26S0dB/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BmjbEvRagBKGSDXv8rDIeul0wa47zyXl/view?usp=drivesdk
Epistle – 22 January 2023
Sunday Service – 15 January 2023, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: “Epiphany +1” Scripture Reading – John 1 v 29-42 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/12xHNCzQOX5LTzpToRC1QckV53om9LOuW/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UMwrMwgylMZSXFvLfPziHWf247gxvp7/view?usp=drivesdk
Epistle – 15 January 2023
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Patricia Cook
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with sadness to announce that Mrs. Patricia Cook (widow of the late past moderator, Rev Prof Calvin Cook) passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 8th of January 2023, aged 96. May she rest in eternal peace. Funeral details will be announced when available. Mrs. Cook was within the… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Patricia Cook
UPCSA – Advert for the Position of the Chief Financial Officer of the UPCSA – Second Time
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The advert for the vacancy of the UPCSA Chief Financial Officer is hereby being circulated for the second time. Please receive and note that the deadline for the submission of applications - CVs & motivational letters - is the 31st of January 2023. Please circulate this far and wide, and… Continue reading UPCSA – Advert for the Position of the Chief Financial Officer of the UPCSA – Second Time
UPCSA – LJT (Let’s Journey Together) 1/2023
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the first 2023 issue of Let’s Journey Together. It is encouraged that the document should be discussed in the structures of the UPCSA, especially at a congregational level. We will realise our vision if we work together – “To be a reconciled community of Christians exercising a prophetic… Continue reading UPCSA – LJT (Let’s Journey Together) 1/2023
UPCSA – Moderator’s New Year Message 2023
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, Compliments of the New Year. We pray that we are all safe and saved. Please receive the New Year’s message from the Moderator of the General Assembly and share it widely. We wish you a peaceful and prosperous 2023. Let justice roll like a river. Warmest regards, Rev… Continue reading UPCSA – Moderator’s New Year Message 2023
Epistle – 8 January 2023
Holy Communion Sunday Service – 8 January 2023
Theme: "An evolving church" Scripture Readings – Matthew 3: 13-17 & Acts 10: 34-43 Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aeoCPxHAUkWpAcspGVjtOsUDwXj-FOzH/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/13eOEU3E0UdeZctQJY3HNtz-eWhOsFtFN/view?usp=drivesdk
Christmas Day Service – Sunday 25 December 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: "Christ Emmanuel" Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ Herewith our Order of Service for Sunday 25th December 2022. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF SERVICE IS 09H00. THERE WILL NOT BE A WORSHIPSHIP SERVICE ON SUNDAY 1ST JANUARY 2023. Blessings for the Christmas Season and be safe. admin@stcolumbashatfield.co.za Scripture reading: Luke 2: 1-14 Order of… Continue reading Christmas Day Service – Sunday 25 December 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
