Category: Announcements

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA,  Warm greetings from Tiyo Soga House.  Find attached for your attention the Moderator’s New Year message and information and Flier for the Online Revival Services. New Year Message https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lh48I6cv8qVbnYChary1Cuz7i0OU6vEG/view?usp=drivesdk 2025 Online Revival Services https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LhOdsEqUxuQyzQa-oFeIGdBYVkrY7z3l/view?usp=drivesdk   Please share widely and encourage members to read the message and join in on the… Continue reading UPCSA – Moderator’s New Year Message and Online Revival Services

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, We are excited to share the latest edition of the Presbyterian Link compiled by the Communications Committee.  Read the Presbyterian Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JC0b8Mm_GZxmSnQAHPmFZeNOeigwqpun/view?usp=drivesdk or  https://unitingpresbyterian.org/presbyterian-link/the-presbyterian-link-october-november-2024/ We value your engagement and invite you to share your feedback or any contributions for future editions. Please also share widely in the UPCSA. Thank you… Continue reading UPCSA – Presbyterian Link October – November Edition!

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Find attached a letter by Rev Glynis Goyns, Convener of the Church Office and Human Resources Committee introducing the new General Secretary,  for your attention. Please share widely in the Presbyteries and congregations. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FG7kWn8QHmcLrguMdg8OT9gzZbSqxR6l/view?usp=drivesdk Kind regards Regards Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, Find attached the message from the Moderator on the 25th anniversary of the UPCSA. Kindly share widely in the UPCSA. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ElrYvOQ8_9hTgeWfwGFz4alxc9cDPC7O/view?usp=drivesdk Kind regards Vusi Mkhungo CLERK OF ASSEMBLY AND ACTING GENERAL The Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, The General Assembly Health and Wellness Committee is hosting a Mental Wellness webinar titled “Emotional Intelligence & Dealing with Conflict”. The event date is Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 18:30. We invite the UPCSA and wider community to join us on Zoom. A recording will be made available on the… Continue reading UPCSA – HWC Webinar: Emotional Intelligence and Dealing with Conflict 31 July 2024 at 18h30

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA  It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing on of Mrs Jeanette Graig, the widow of the Rev Glen Graig, on Friday the 19th of July 2024. Glen Craig was one of our ministers and a past moderator of the General Assembly who passed away in May last year. The memorial… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice Of bereavement: Mrs Jeanette Craig (Widow Of The Rev Glen Craig) Passed Away

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness that I announce that the Rev Dr Alan Maker passed away yesterday afternoon (Monday the 8th of July 2024). May he rest in eternal peace. Rev Dr Maker was a minister emeritus within the bounds of the Presbytery of the Western Cape. Please uphold the… Continue reading UPCSA – Announcement of Bereavement – Dr Alan Maker

TO AL IN THE UPCSA   It is with sadness to announce that the Rev Tim Horwood passed away yesterday the 30th of June 2024. He was a retired minister and a member of North Durban Presbyterian Church.   He is survived by his 2 sons and their families.   The memorial service will be… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of bereavement – Rev Tim HJ Horwood

Sunday 24 March 2024 – Palm Sunday @ 9h30am Thursday 28 March 2024 – Maundy Thursday @ 6h30pm Friday 29 March 2024 – Good Friday @ 9am Sunday 31 March 2024 – Easter Sunday @ 9h30am

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Health and Wellness Committee invites the denomination to its final webinar for the year aimed at assisting us with mental health issues. Invitation https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h4k2gbG6RiWwmdT3Kf_caAMTN--n-I3d/view?usp=drivesdk Programme https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h6jppteIOw1eV_8NpFdG3ErcW_P9kqSn/view?usp=drivesdk We will be having presentations by 3 speakers, a Social Worker, a Counselling Psychologist as well and a Psychiatrist. Meeting details are as… Continue reading UPCSA – Health and Wellness Webinar on Mental Wellness 13 December 2023 at 18h30

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TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Healthcare and Wellness Committee will be hosting a conversation this Sunday(3rd December) in recognition of World Aids Day which is on the 1st of December Annually. We will be sharing an update on the latest treatment and prevention strategies, as well as sharing the lived experience of someone in… Continue reading UPCSA – Health and Wellness Committee World Aids Day

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, The Church in Society - Gender Desk will be hosting a webinar on Thursday (30th of November) 6pm, aimed at creating space for all to talk about where the UPCSA is with regards to addressing GBV, and what more needs to happen. Creating awareness during the #16DaysofActivism with regards to… Continue reading UPCSA – Church in Society Gender Desk webinar 30 November at 18h00

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the message on the election of the Rt Rev Lydia Neshangwe as AACC President. Please share widely. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJAeS2Rvwsn6O33b_JxSknvh_ZcytriI/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches