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
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 – 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)
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
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