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UPCSA – Letter from the Moderator – June 2020
To All In The UPCSA Please receive the epistle from the Moderator of the General Assembly. moderators-letter-june-2020Moderator Epistle
Sunday Service – 14 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Devotion – Wednesday 10 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Sunday Service – 7 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
UPCSA – Letter to the Congregation – Racism, injustices and inequalities
Yesterday, we started the day with a message on “I CAN’T BREATHE”. Thank you very much for your kind affirmation of that message. Yesterday afternoon, we received correspondence from our partners, Presbyterian Church (USA) on the same issue. We are, hereby, sharing that correspondence with you, to reinforce the awakening to arrest issues of racism,… Continue reading UPCSA – Letter to the Congregation – Racism, injustices and inequalities
Update – 4 June 2020 – Public Worship
It has been a while since we have communicated. Everyone is so busy trying to get their lives in order, some of us are working flat out, and some are battling to hold jobs, facing retrenchments, or even putting food on the table. Its been a stressful 70 days.At Monday’s night’s session meeting, it was… Continue reading Update – 4 June 2020 – Public Worship
UPCSA – Leadership Guide on the Opening/Not Opening of Worship pPlaces for Public Worship – 30 May 2020
Please receive the UPCSA leadership guide on the opening/not opening of worship places for public worship. The document is accompanied by the SACC Norms and Standards for Self Regulation, SACC Media Release on the same document, and the RSA Government Gazette on the opening of the worship places. May grace and peace abound. Warmest regards,… Continue reading UPCSA – Leadership Guide on the Opening/Not Opening of Worship pPlaces for Public Worship – 30 May 2020
UPCSA Announcement – The Election of the Rev Lydia Neshangwe as Moderator of the Council for World Mission (2020-2024) – 31 May 2020
Let us celebrate the election of the Rev Lydia Neshangwe as Moderator of the Council for World Mission (2020-2024) in a virtual election that was concluded this afternoon (South Africa Standard Time). Congratulations to Lydia. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni upcsa-message-on-the-election-of-rev-lydia-neshangwe-as-cwm-moderatorDownload
Pentecost Sunday Service – 31 May 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
Pentecost Service
Sunday Service – 31 May 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison
UPCSA – SACC Media Release – 27 May 2020
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa is part the South African Council of Churches, which has, since the outbreak of COVID-19, collaborated with health authorities to combat the spread of the virus. We rejoice over the announcement by the President of the Republic of South Africa last… Continue reading UPCSA – SACC Media Release – 27 May 2020
Announcement – No Public Worship Yet – 28 May 2020
Update – COVID-19 & Churches Reopening
Greetings everyone! We welcome Pres Ramaphosa’s announcement about churches being allowed to reopen in Level 3 (not Level 4). Here are few important things to note seriously: (1) NO church service this coming Sunday.There is no going back to church building on Sunday (31 May 2020) because we shall still be in Level 4. Level… Continue reading Update – COVID-19 & Churches Reopening
Sunday Service – 24 May 2020, by Ms Dudu Molatlhegi
Introduction by Rev Craig Morrison The Service
