TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the following notice from the convener of the General Assembly Health and Wellness Committee (HWC): The UPCSA General Assembly Health and Wellness Committee (HWC), Presbytery HWCs in collaboration with Youth Desk would like to recognize Mental Illness Awareness month, July 2022, by hosting a webinar to bring to the… Continue reading UPCSA – HEALTH AND WELLNESS WEBINAR: 26 JULY 2022 & Vacancies: St Columba’s eGoli, Gateway PC Kempton Park & St John’s United Church PMB
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Sunday Service – 24 July 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
THEME : Jesus Teaches The Church How To Pray (Luke 11: 1-4) Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRmCC1jQBFiBf01lDTCOC9vNQB6tas51/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ow-QSkt5Yz28d5pNKUahr5WM4v34YL8/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: Rev Shaldene Pillay
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with great and deep sadness that we announce that the Rev Shaldene Pillay passed away on Sunday morning the 17th of July. She was a minister at Plumstead Congregation within the bounds of the Presbytery of Western Cape. Please pray for the family, friends, and the Plumstead congregation.… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: Rev Shaldene Pillay
Sunday Service – 17 July 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: All things in Christ Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kh7SR3GES4AWp0rvsSDT6-LbRjud5Y9X/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/14q0L-CQmn7FAj3DhW5182IKgfEOrjE-m/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Thank you for your Prayers: The Moderator has been Discharged
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, We thank God for sparing the life of the Moderator. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating well at his home. Let us continue to pray for complete recovery. We are requested to allow the Moderator time to rest and recover fully. His usage of… Continue reading UPCSA – Thank you for your Prayers: The Moderator has been Discharged
UPCSA – Request for Prayers: Moderator of the General Assembly
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA We are all kindly request to commend the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Sipho J Mtetwa in our prayers. The Moderator is in a hospital in Pietermaritzburg. He fell ill while he attended the Conference of the Fellowship of Youth in Cape Town on 1-3 July 2022. By… Continue reading UPCSA – Request for Prayers: Moderator of the General Assembly
Sunday Service – 10 July 2023, by Rev Craig Morrison
THEME : Who Is My Neighbour? Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bTSRdPsPwps9MbyxqOTZm8i5e65DgstF/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/11hYgZbBY8EUkb0_TnJHc_HYDMayW8IAM/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: The Rev Samuel Mtonga
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Rev Samuel Mtonga, who was a minister at Chelstone Congregation in Lusaka, Zambia. Receive the notification attached sent by the Synod of Zambia Clerk. May the soul of the Rev Mtonga rest in eternal peace. Warmest regards, Rev Dr… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: The Rev Samuel Mtonga
UPCSA – Book Advert: Thula Simpson – History of South Africa From 1902 To The Present
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the advert of the work by Prof Thula Simpson, a member of St Francis Congregation, Tshwane Presbytery. It is encourage when our members make contribution to the building of societies in various ways. Let us support. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church… Continue reading UPCSA – Book Advert: Thula Simpson – History of South Africa From 1902 To The Present
Invitation to Hike #4
Hi friends, we have an informalhiking group at St. Columba'sand we aim to do one interestingwalk a month or so. We arecurrently on Hike #4. We doeasy-moderate walks and try tokeep them less than 10km. Wejust walk and have enjoyableconversations. We don't havejoining fees etc, hikers only payentrance fees for themselves. Wedo sometimes stop at… Continue reading Invitation to Hike #4
Epistle – 3 July 2022
Holy Communion Sunday Service – 3 July 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Mission – God’s Invitation To Life Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EdAD5RypLFh1vqgpffR59igioZ3BIMHm/view?usp=drivesdk
Sunday Service – 26 June 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: "You're going to hell!" (Not)* - Scripture: Luke 9: 51-62 Please note: the sermon is not about a doctrine of 'hell' but about how Christians too easily claim to be the judges of others.Be clear: judging people is God's prerogative that is *never* conferred to us. Us judging others is idolatry because it puts… Continue reading Sunday Service – 26 June 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Sunday Service – 19 June 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: Men's Day Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ouYmFvA_yK93oveVrBDaLL5rMatRrQi_/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1we4Xb1rcfF06YWJLCVf7hYx9paYmiY_s/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Rev Dr Prof. Jerry Pillay Appointed The General Secretary of The World Council of Churches (WCC)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC), in their meeting this week resolved, among others, to appoint the Rev Dr. Prof Jerry Pillay, a minister and a former General Secretary of the UPCSA, a Dean of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria to be… Continue reading UPCSA – Rev Dr Prof. Jerry Pillay Appointed The General Secretary of The World Council of Churches (WCC)
