Category: Announcements

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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It is with a heavy heart to announce that the Rev Similo X-mas Malindi passed away last night after a short illness. The Rev Malindi was a minister of Columba Mission in the Tiyo Soga Memorial (Transkei) Presbytery. He fell ill over the weekend and succumbed to death last night. May his soul rest in… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – The Rev Similo X-mas Malindi

It is with deep sadness to announce that Elder Thoko Rampai passed away last night. Ms Rampai was a commissioner to the 2018 General Assembly from Trinity Presbyterian - Katlehong, Highveld Presbytery. She was elected at that Assembly to serve as a member of the Court of Assembly/ Assembly Appeals Review Panel (AARP). Just about… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder Thoko Rampai

It is with deep sadness that we intimate the passing away of Mr John Vieira on 25 June 2020 in his 79th year.Mr Vieira was the Chief Finance Office of the UPCSA before Mr Geoff Jooste. He had been residing in East London, Eastern Cape. He is sadly missed by his loving wife Marion; children:… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mr John Vieira

Marking the World Day Against Trafficking In Persons / Celebration de la Journee Internationale Contre la Traite des Personnes marking-the-world-day-against-trafficking-in-personsDownload celebration-de-la-journee-contre-la-traite-des-personnesDownload

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

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

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

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