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.
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UPCSA – SACC Media Release – 27 May 2020

St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield

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

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Update – COVID-19 & Churches Reopening

St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield

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

Announcements

UPCSA – Pastor’s Day – 21 May 2020

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TO : ALL IN THE UPCSAHAPPY WORLD PASTORS DAY!A Pastor -No one knows:What a Pastor hears,What he/she sees,The secrets he/she must keep,The temptations he/she encounters,The tears he/she sheds,The sorrow he/she endures,The loneliness he/she manages,The bitterness he/she experiences,The Lies levelled against him/her by some of the people he/she serves!How he/she accommodates those who pretend they love… Continue reading UPCSA – Pastor’s Day – 21 May 2020

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UPCSA – SACC Policy Guidelines with Norms & Standards for Worship in Covid-19 Time – 22 May 2020

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TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive for your attention this document that has been prepared by the SACC for presentation to the President of the Republic of South Africa and the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC). The documents will help you understand the undertakings that were made buy the SACC. You may as well… Continue reading UPCSA – SACC Policy Guidelines with Norms & Standards for Worship in Covid-19 Time – 22 May 2020

Sunday Services

Ascension Day Service – Part III – 21 May 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

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Happy Ascension Day! This year the Church Unity Commission arranged ecumenical service for us all to share in, as we celebrate Ascension Day. Below find the Zoom link & password to access the recorded service: Share recording with viewers:https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/2uBwKL6spnJIG7fT80PDX6czP4DaT6a8gSIX-qBeyUuL1Gd-ZZZFZlnzQ9uXPem Password: 3o%U%?+#

Reflections

Reflection – 16 April 2020, by Prof. John Wesley De Gruchy

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A friend, a colleague in ministry, a mentor and someone who has been literally a father to me, Prof. John Wesley De Gruchy shares the following reflection during COVID-19 lockdown.John has written and published well over 40 books. He taught in the Religious Studies Dept at UCT for many years and was Dean. He is… Continue reading Reflection – 16 April 2020, by Prof. John Wesley De Gruchy

Sunday Services

Holy Communion Sunday Service – 3 May 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison

St. Columba's Presbyterian Church Hatfield

LOCKDOWN SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNIONGood morning! Welcome to all the listeners and viewers at home. Thank you for joining us for this time of worship and reflection during lockdown. This Service of worship is broadcast on the 3rd May 2020, from St. Columba’s Presby. Today we are going to celebrate Holy Communion, so please set… Continue reading Holy Communion Sunday Service – 3 May 2020, by Rev Craig Morrison