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
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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.
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)
UPCSA – Reminder to Commemorate International Widows Day and to Send Postal Address
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The UPCSA Gender Desk calls upon the UPCSA family to join the international community in observing the International Widow’s Day which falls on the 23rd June annually. Please see the call from the All Africa Conference of Churches in the letter that is attached. The Gender Desk realised that this is… Continue reading UPCSA – Reminder to Commemorate International Widows Day and to Send Postal Address
Holy Trinity Sunday Service – 12 June 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
THEME : A Trinitarian Model - Life Together Worship aims to be “a transformative, communal experience of observing, trusting, trying, reflecting, and taking chances for the sake of experiencing the Holy One.” Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pw4y8KAsjLMl1EmGJUhiP7diI-0MQCV8/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ur2Tb384ktuMYs0ZxWhDjiu58h3mTFSz/view?usp=drivesdk Service video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N51cGikjlWB7IfS7INwJdmh7HqQRS_b_/view?usp=drivesdk
Pentecost – Holy Communion Sunday Service – 5 June 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
THEME: A COMFORTING FRIEND Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIlXVFxi6kFiCJmZtzXffGqN4XM3m4at/view?usp=drivesdk Service audio https://drive.google.com/file/d/1shDJzv8Og5qrcAy5Lxe0V9QDMd4hll8w/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder David Macdonald
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mr David Macdonald passed awaysuddenly on Thursday night, 2 June 2022. His daughter assumes he had a heartattack. She found him after 9pm that night. May he rest in peace. The Rev Colin Campbell, Clerk of the Western Cape Presbytery writes, "ElderDavid… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder David Macdonald
UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual Boot Camp on Matters of the SGBV
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Gender Desk received this invitation to the virtual boot camp “for sexually traumatized and violated individuals who are struggling for reasons and seeking a chance to heal” that will be held from 6 to 10 June 2022 at 6-7 pm every evening. The Gender Desk hereby shares the same with… Continue reading UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual Boot Camp on Matters of the SGBV
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Maria Vaaltyn (Mother of Rev Gavin Vaaltyn)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mrs Maria Vaaltyn, the mother of the Rev Gavin Vaaltyn, passed away on the morning of Saturday, 28 May 2022. May she rest in peace. The funeral arrangements will be communicated as they become available. Please uphold the Vaaltyn family in your… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Maria Vaaltyn (Mother of Rev Gavin Vaaltyn)
Sunday Service – 29 May 2022, by Rev Craig Morrison
Theme: Jesus, Church and Social justice Order of Service https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ws8VxWDvi2QVsRHtQibGrDgvO0MliYbo/view?usp=drivesdk Service video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1NuqNkjJfIZsSx-Jv1Vu3ieENowD3HU/view?usp=drivesdk
UPCSA – Statement By The All Africa Conference Of Churches (AACC) On The Occasion Of African Union Day (25th May 2022)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the statement of the All Africa Conference of Churches’ statement on the occasion of the African Union Day. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches Dear AACC Members, Receive Greetings from AACC. Today… Continue reading UPCSA – Statement By The All Africa Conference Of Churches (AACC) On The Occasion Of African Union Day (25th May 2022)
LETTER TO OUR MALE FRIENDS
Dear Men of St. Columba’s – Please see the below letter from Rev. Craig Morrison. (To the women of the church, this one is for the guys but may be worth reading for the man you may know!) https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dNakVKuZlAfPs6ZZSuhNBhx7oWhECXB/view?usp=drivesdk Blessings in Christ admin@stcolumbashatfield.co.za (Church Office)
St. Columba's Presbyterian Church, Hatfield 