TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The General Assembly Ministry Committee will host the second 2023 Post Academic Training (PAT) Conference from 4 to 15 September 2023. On Wednesday, the 6th of September 2023 at 18:00 (6 pm), Prof Allan A. Boesak will be addressing the PAT on Accra and Belhar Confessions, their meaning and significance… Continue reading UPCSA – Prof Boesak presentation on Accra & Belhar Confessions – Wednesday 6 September 2023 AT 18:0
Category: Announcements
UPCSA – Call For Prayer For Free, Fair And Peaceful Elections In Zimbabwe
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Everyone will sit under their own vine and under their own fig tree, and no one will make them afraid, for the Lord Almighty has spoken (Micah 4:4 NIV) On 23 August 2023 (a week from now), the citizens of Zimbabwe will take it to the polls to exercise their… Continue reading UPCSA – Call For Prayer For Free, Fair And Peaceful Elections In Zimbabwe
UPCSA – Church and Racism Webinar 1 and 2
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive this correspondence from the CWM. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eP-XXnbourwAnch3uOxNCWbFNm_TFdRb/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=117748749812914953346&rtpof=true&sd=true Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches From: Sindiso Jele sindiso.jele@cwmission.orgSent: Friday, July 28, 2023 11:30 AMSubject: Church and Racism Webinar 1 and 2 Dear Leaders/Colleagues Greetings… Continue reading UPCSA – Church and Racism Webinar 1 and 2
Notice of bereavement – Mr Gavin Beckwith
Dear Friends and Members It is with sadness to inform you of the passing of Mr Gavin Beckwith yesterday evening due to illness. Gavin served as St Columba's treasurer and sat on the Session, and was also very involved with Boys' High for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margie and their families… Continue reading Notice of bereavement – Mr Gavin Beckwith
UPCSA – Ministry Secretary: Notice of Appointment
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive this notice of appointment of the new Ministry Secretary from the Rev Glynis Goyns, Convener of the Church Office and Human Resources Committee. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pyaSGDs3yY19ixfPHUYZeAtJEsyCHtoW/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa
Update: Memorial service
Memorial Service - Adrian Bergh Dear Members, the Memorial Service for Adrian Bergh will be on Friday, 12th May at 11h00 at St Columba’s Hatfield. Please keep Hanene and the family in your prayers during this time. SincerelySession ClerkFor and on behalf of the Session Notice of bereavement - Mr Adrian Bergh - 2 May… Continue reading Update: Memorial service
UPCSA – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 May – 28 May
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Church Unity Commission embarks on an annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on 18 May - 28 May. Please receive the prescribed material for 2023. I pray and hope that you will find it helpful as you join in the prayer for Christian Unity. 2023-WPCU-ENG Booklet(1)Download WoP 2023… Continue reading UPCSA – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 18 May – 28 May
Holy Week Services
UPCSA – Vacancy: Ministry Secretary
The General Assembly (GA) Church Office & Human Resources Committee (COHRC), in liaison with the GA Ministry Committee, is earnestly seeking the right person to serve as Ministry Secretary to the UPCSA. This is a crucial position with significant responsibilities for selecting, training, and preparing our students for the ministry. It requires a person with… Continue reading UPCSA – Vacancy: Ministry Secretary
UPCSA – Appointment Of A New UPCSA Chief Financial Officer
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive this letter from the Convener of the Church Office and Human Resources Committee (COHRC) announcing the appointment of a new UPCSA Chief Financial Officer (CFO). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vvz_mjPF_d6YGWxrWxUvJOqWsaZFbGJt/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches
UPCSA – Notice of bereavement – the Rev Gerald Posthumus
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA I am sad to inform you that Rev Gerald Posthumus passed away peacefully at his home on 1st March 2023 after a long battle with illness. Rev Posthumus was medically boarded and was living in Durban with Tish his wife. They are members of Glenwood Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of bereavement – the Rev Gerald Posthumus
Ash Wednesday Lunch Time Service – 22 February 2023, by Rev Craig Morrison
UPCSA – Advert for UPCSA Ministry Secretary
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA This correspondence serves the following two purposes: 1. To intimate that the Rev Dr Pakiso Tondi has taken up an appointment as a Director of Student Affairs at Rhodes University with effect from 1 March 2023. He has, thus, resigned as the UPCSA Ministry Secretary.2. To circulate the advertisement for… Continue reading UPCSA – Advert for UPCSA Ministry Secretary
Coming Soon: Reflections on Our Historic Statement of Faith, for Today
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Patricia Cook
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with sadness to announce that Mrs. Patricia Cook (widow of the late past moderator, Rev Prof Calvin Cook) passed away peacefully on Sunday, the 8th of January 2023, aged 96. May she rest in eternal peace. Funeral details will be announced when available. Mrs. Cook was within the… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Patricia Cook
St. Columba's Presbyterian Church, Hatfield 