Dear Friends With sadness we learnt of the passing of our sister in Christ, Linda Oberholster, on Thursday 14th April. Her funeral service will be held on: TUESDAY 26TH APRIL At 11H00 At St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, 327 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria. Please indicate by return email whether you will be attending the service. Blessings Admin@stcolumbashatfield.co.za
Category: Announcements
UPCSA – NATURAL DISASTERS IN PARTS OF KWAZULU NATAL AND EASTERN CAPE – INCLUDING ETHEKWINI PRESBYTERY
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, You may have seen on/heard over the news about the floods in parts of KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape, which claimed some of the lives of the people and destroyed some of the properties. We have been informed by the Presbytery of eThekwini that some of our… Continue reading UPCSA – NATURAL DISASTERS IN PARTS OF KWAZULU NATAL AND EASTERN CAPE – INCLUDING ETHEKWINI PRESBYTERY
UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual workshop on Gender Justice – 2 April 2022
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA The UPCSA Gender Desk has scheduled a workshop on gender justice for Drakensberg, eThekwini, and uThukela Presbyteries to be held on Saturday the 2nd April 2022 from 14:00 to 17:00. This was communicated at the consultation that was held recently with the coordinators of the Presbyteries’ gender desks. This serves… Continue reading UPCSA – Invitation to the Virtual workshop on Gender Justice – 2 April 2022
UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Rosemary Hershensohnn (Wife of Rev Michael Hershensohnn)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA It is with deep sadness to announce that Mrs Rosemary Hershensohn, the wife of the Rev Michael Hershensohnn, passed away on Saturday, the 26th March 2022. She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in September 2021. May she rest in eternal peace. The memorial service will be held at St Martin’s… Continue reading UPCSA – Notice of Bereavement – Mrs Rosemary Hershensohnn (Wife of Rev Michael Hershensohnn)
UPCSA – AACC statement supporting the United Nations to Condemn the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the AACC statement in support of the UN’s resolution to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches English version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gLj-vIY9ZG4EHDDcmGlWqgkjnmkZ2nI2/view?usp=drivesdk French version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t8IMUyM1Z_sEV_th5WdLgR0wMyyOEmyT/view?usp=drivesdk Dear AACC Member Churches… Continue reading UPCSA – AACC statement supporting the United Nations to Condemn the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
UPCSA – THE BEGINNING OF LENT: ASH WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2022
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA ‘Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?’ “Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers. … “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:… Continue reading UPCSA – THE BEGINNING OF LENT: ASH WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2022
UPCSA – CWM 2022 World Day of Prayer: In Solidarity with Myanmar, Friday 4th March 2022 @18:00pm (SGT)
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the connection details for the CWM World Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Myanmar. The 18:00 Singaporean time is 12:00 South African Standard time. JOIN US FRIDAY MARCH 4th @18:00pm (SGT) IN SOLIDARITY WITH MYANMAR Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88055831175?pwd=ZVlvRTlBWkFldFdsYTZwdkxQRU5EQT09 Meeting ID: 880 5583 1175 Passcode: CWMEAR ALL ARE WELCOME! On behalf of… Continue reading UPCSA – CWM 2022 World Day of Prayer: In Solidarity with Myanmar, Friday 4th March 2022 @18:00pm (SGT)
UPCSA – Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and Action
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive this call for prayer from the World Communion of Reformed Churches regarding the situation in Ukraine. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches Let them turn away from evil and do good; let… Continue reading UPCSA – Ukraine: A Call for Prayer and Action
UPCSA – Online Conference 1 March 2022 _ Church Unusual: Lessons from PandemicUPCSA –
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive an invitation to a webinar that is being organised by the Ekklesia of the University of Stellenbosch under the theme, “Church Unusual: Lessons from the Pandemic”. For further enquiries, please contact the Rev Dr Peter Langerman who is the Director of the Ekklesia. Please receive the excerpt from… Continue reading UPCSA – Online Conference 1 March 2022 _ Church Unusual: Lessons from PandemicUPCSA –
Reminder – UPCSA – Consultation of Women Leaders in the UPCSA: Sat 5 February 2022, 3-5pm
Greetings Women in Leadership, Kindly receive the reminder sent on behalf of the Women’s Consultation Team. Reminder: PLANTED TO THRIVE MEETING FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP DATE: 5th February 2022 TIME: 15:00 – 17:00 Please join Zoom: ID: 990 1878 3851 PASSWORD: 889 051 Your participation is important. TO ALL IN THE UPCSA (Posted on 29 November… Continue reading Reminder – UPCSA – Consultation of Women Leaders in the UPCSA: Sat 5 February 2022, 3-5pm
UPCSA – DETAILS OF THE SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF THE LATE REV SEAN WELLS
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Following the previous message announcing the details of the service to celebrate the life of the late Rev Sean Wells on Friday 14 January 2022 at 14:00, please note the following: The ministers are encouraged to attend. The commissioners to the Presbytery of Highveld are expected to attend.The family would… Continue reading UPCSA – DETAILS OF THE SERVICE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF THE LATE REV SEAN WELLS
Notice of Bereavement – Mother of Suzanne Snyman
Dear Members, It is with sadness to inform you that Suzanne Snyman (our office manageress)'s mother passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Suzanne and her two brothers and their families during this time. Session Clerk
No in-person Service – Sunday, 2 December 2021
Dear Members We trust you have all had a good Christmas and Festive Season thus far. Please note that there will be NO in-person service this coming Sunday at St Columba's, but instead an online service will be done, which will be sent via whatsapp, and also on our other social media platforms. Please pass… Continue reading No in-person Service – Sunday, 2 December 2021
SACC & ANGLICAN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REMEMBER ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS, DESMOND TUTU – 30 December 2021
Dear All In Loving Memory of Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu. You are invited to join us in a celebration of the life of Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu. The impact of the Arch’s work spans six decades, and he will always be remembered as a luminary for love, justice and peace. Servant of all South Africans.… Continue reading SACC & ANGLICAN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA REMEMBER ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS, DESMOND TUTU – 30 December 2021
UPCSA – MODERATOR’S MESSAGE: PASSING OF THE ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS TUTU
TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on the passing on of the Archbishop Emeritus Mpilo Desmond Tutu. It is sad for all in South Africa and the world. We pray for his eternal rest. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khZ_3UaEKeS9jMh-Qicbscm2x4jDzSuP/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting… Continue reading UPCSA – MODERATOR’S MESSAGE: PASSING OF THE ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS TUTU
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