Reflections

Reflection – Monday 22 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

We need to get the idea that being a Christ-follower is not about what you know about the Bible. It is all about how the Scripture transforms your life. The last three words are the key idea. "transform" - God via Scripture does not merely change you - God transforms you. Completely. Entirely. But it… Continue reading Reflection – Monday 22 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

Reflections

Reflection – Thursday 18 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

100 YEARS Years ago, I served the church in Botswana. I had been invited as a missionary. We lived on a mission station with a long and rich history.I often think of the young people there, and where they have grown to in life. That HIV/AIDS work I did, what long-term impact did it have?… Continue reading Reflection – Thursday 18 June 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

Epistles

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

Announcements

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

Announcements

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

Announcements

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