TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, We thank God for sparing the life of the Moderator. He has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating well at his home. Let us continue to pray for complete recovery. We are requested to allow the Moderator time to rest and recover fully. His usage of… Continue reading UPCSA – Thank you for your Prayers: The Moderator has been Discharged
Category: Announcements
UPCSA – Request for Prayers: Moderator of the General Assembly
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA We are all kindly request to commend the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Sipho J Mtetwa in our prayers. The Moderator is in a hospital in Pietermaritzburg. He fell ill while he attended the Conference of the Fellowship of Youth in Cape Town on 1-3 July 2022. By… Continue reading UPCSA – Request for Prayers: Moderator of the General Assembly
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: The Rev Samuel Mtonga
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA, It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Rev Samuel Mtonga, who was a minister at Chelstone Congregation in Lusaka, Zambia. Receive the notification attached sent by the Synod of Zambia Clerk. May the soul of the Rev Mtonga rest in eternal peace. Warmest regards, Rev Dr… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement: The Rev Samuel Mtonga
UPCSA – Book Advert: Thula Simpson – History of South Africa From 1902 To The Present
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the advert of the work by Prof Thula Simpson, a member of St Francis Congregation, Tshwane Presbytery. It is encourage when our members make contribution to the building of societies in various ways. Let us support. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church… Continue reading UPCSA – Book Advert: Thula Simpson – History of South Africa From 1902 To The Present
Invitation to Hike #4
Hi friends, we have an informalhiking group at St. Columba'sand we aim to do one interestingwalk a month or so. We arecurrently on Hike #4. We doeasy-moderate walks and try tokeep them less than 10km. Wejust walk and have enjoyableconversations. We don't havejoining fees etc, hikers only payentrance fees for themselves. Wedo sometimes stop at… Continue reading Invitation to Hike #4
UPCSA – Rev Dr Prof. Jerry Pillay Appointed The General Secretary of The World Council of Churches (WCC)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC), in their meeting this week resolved, among others, to appoint the Rev Dr. Prof Jerry Pillay, a minister and a former General Secretary of the UPCSA, a Dean of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Pretoria to be… Continue reading UPCSA – Rev Dr Prof. Jerry Pillay Appointed The General Secretary of The World Council of Churches (WCC)
UPCSA – Reminder to Commemorate International Widows Day and to Send Postal Address
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The UPCSA Gender Desk calls upon the UPCSA family to join the international community in observing the International Widow’s Day which falls on the 23rd June annually. Please see the call from the All Africa Conference of Churches in the letter that is attached. The Gender Desk realised that this is… Continue reading UPCSA – Reminder to Commemorate International Widows Day and to Send Postal Address
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder David Macdonald
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mr David Macdonald passed awaysuddenly on Thursday night, 2 June 2022. His daughter assumes he had a heartattack. She found him after 9pm that night. May he rest in peace. The Rev Colin Campbell, Clerk of the Western Cape Presbytery writes, "ElderDavid… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Elder David Macdonald
UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual Boot Camp on Matters of the SGBV
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The Gender Desk received this invitation to the virtual boot camp “for sexually traumatized and violated individuals who are struggling for reasons and seeking a chance to heal” that will be held from 6 to 10 June 2022 at 6-7 pm every evening. The Gender Desk hereby shares the same with… Continue reading UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual Boot Camp on Matters of the SGBV
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Maria Vaaltyn (Mother of Rev Gavin Vaaltyn)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mrs Maria Vaaltyn, the mother of the Rev Gavin Vaaltyn, passed away on the morning of Saturday, 28 May 2022. May she rest in peace. The funeral arrangements will be communicated as they become available. Please uphold the Vaaltyn family in your… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Maria Vaaltyn (Mother of Rev Gavin Vaaltyn)
Reminder: The Hatfield Community Ascension Day Celebration: 26 May 2022, at 18.30
Dear friends Please note that for celebration of Ascension Day, we will have a combined Service with the Hatfield churches at Elim FG Church, 114 Duxbury. Time: 6h30pm. All are invited
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Merle Johnston
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mrs Merle Johnston passed away suddenly on Sunday evening. Mrs Johnston served the UPCSA as the personal assistant/secretary to the General Secretary and Clerk of Assembly many years ago. She had been at a retirement village in Durban until her death. May… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Merle Johnston
Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Helen van Wyk
Dear Members, it is with sadness that I communicate the passing of Helen van Wyk, one of our long standing members. Helen served this congregation for many years, including the running of the Church Office during the time of Rev Danie van Zyl. Our thoughts and prayers are with Garnet and Joanne and other family… Continue reading Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Helen van Wyk
Mother’s Day Message from our Minister
Happy Mother's Day to all our mothers. God bless you for embodying the Love of God. From the Mirror translation of Scripture by Francois Du Plessis, Stellenbosch University: "Jesus did not put the eternal fate of the human race in our incompetent ability to convince each other of our personal take on thousand year old… Continue reading Mother’s Day Message from our Minister
Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Jean Fryer
Update Memorial Service Dear Members, it is with sadness that I communicate the passing of Jean Fryer, one of our former members this morning. Jean was an elder in our congregation for many years, and together with her husband, Len, daughter Jane, and other children served this congregation for many years. Jean and Len will… Continue reading Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Jean Fryer
St. Columba's Presbyterian Church, Hatfield 