Category: Announcements

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) conveys its deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and friends of Glen and Vida Rafferty who were murdered, as they were returning to their farm at Normandien, near Newcastle. This was covered in many news channels in South Africa over the past… Continue reading UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – Glen and Vida Rafferty

Hi All, I trust you are all keeping well? Here is something to keep you busy on a Monday evening, and to get the brain kick started for the week. The first person to complete all the correct answers will win a R 150 Card. Remember the main aim is to have fun and to… Continue reading Bible Quiz Competition – 24 August 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the UPCSA You are warmly invited to celebrate with us the 200th Birthday of the Bible Society of South Africa over the weekend of 22-23 August 2020. There are three online events in which you can share and/or participate: The virtual Run/Walk for Hope on 22/23 August – take part… Continue reading UPCSA – 200th Birthday of the Bible Society of South Africa – 13 August 2020

We Refuse to Allow Corruption to Destroy South Africa Media Statement7 August 2020 Issued by the office of the SACC General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana. There comes a time when the moral depravity of some in positions of authority, and in the private sector, undermine the very notion of nationhood and the underlying value of… Continue reading UPCSA – SACC Statement on corruption in South Africa – August 2020

The 2019 Executive Commission took a resolution to support the Bible Society South Africa (BSSA)’s 200th anniversary celebrations. Please receive this letter from the Rev Hein Barnard, a UPCSA minister working for and with the BSSA. Kindly, share this with all the congregations and Christians in other denominations. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile MpetsheniRhadebe

It is with great sadness that we inform the Presbytery about the passing away of the Mother of our Presbytery Moderator the Rev Thembinkosi Nopapaza this morning, in Somerset East. Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course. May her soul rest in peace. Let's uphold the family in prayer. On behalf of the Clerk… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mother of our Presbytery Moderator, the Rev Thembinkosi Nopapaza

With sadness we heard of the passing of the mother of Anne-Gloria Marivate on Friday, 17 July.Our condolences to Anne-Gloria, Billy and the Marivate family. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sadness. Blessings in Christ St Columba’s Presbyterian ChurchHatfieldPretoria

It with deep sadness that we announce the deaths of two of our senior and retired ministers, as follows: The Rev Michael Moore passed away early today. A message about his illness had been shared with all recently. The plans to celebrate his life will be communicated as soon as the family is ready. For… Continue reading UPCSA – Notices of Bereavement – The Rev Michael Moore and The Rev Johan Swanepoel

It is with sadness that I announce the passing away of Mrs Irene Sayimani yesterday after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of the Rev Wilbert Sayimani, a UPCSA minister from the Presbytery of Zimbabwe who is currently seconded to the United Reformed Church (URC) in the United Kingdom (UK). Mrs Sayimani passed… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Irene Sayimani

SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela Media Statement 13 July 2020Issued by the office of the SACC General Secretary, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana. The South African Council of Churches (SACC) is saddened by the sudden passing of former Ambassador to Denmark, Ms Zindziswa “Zindzi” Mandela.She lived a life of great resilience, just like her mother and… Continue reading SACC Saddened by Passing of Ms Zindzi Mandela – Media Statement

The funeral service of the Rev Muzi Majola will be conducted according to the following details: Date: Thursday, 16 July 2020. Place and time: The service will be at his home in Daveyton from 11:30 then proceed to Crystal Park Cemetery for 12:00 Burial. The virtual memorial service will be held on  ZOOM on Wednesday, 22… Continue reading Funeral Service – Rev Muzi Majola

The outbreak and spread of coronavirus and the lockdown restrictions and regulations make it impossible for the ministers and members of the UPCSA to pay their last respects to the deceased ministers by attending the funeral services. The UPCSA leadership determined the need for the UPCSA to honour its fallen servants by conducting the virtual… Continue reading UPCSA – Memorial Services – Rev SX Malindi and Rev M Majola

Dear All it is with sadness to inform you that our Minister’s step-father passed away this morning. Our prayers and thoughts are with Craig, Jenny, Amy, Stuart and the entire family during this time.

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