Category: Epistles

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TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the statement of the All Africa Conference of Churches’ statement on the occasion of the African Union Day. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches Dear AACC Members, Receive Greetings from AACC. Today… Continue reading UPCSA – Statement By The All Africa Conference Of Churches (AACC) On The Occasion Of African Union Day (25th May 2022)

Dear Men of St. Columba’s – Please see the below letter from Rev. Craig Morrison. (To the women of the church, this one is for the guys but may be worth reading for the man you may know!) https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dNakVKuZlAfPs6ZZSuhNBhx7oWhECXB/view?usp=drivesdk Blessings in Christ admin@stcolumbashatfield.co.za (Church Office)

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the attached letter from the General Assembly Church Office Committee, on the appointment of the Ministry Secretary. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fvChdVPWtPLnxcMUmGJnG6IfdmKjTTYz/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni (Rhadebe) General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches

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TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Matthew 28:5-8 "...He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay....." Easter Sunday marks the pinnacle point in our Christian journey of faith. "...He's not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord… Continue reading UPCSA – Easter Message 2022 from the Moderator of General Assembly of the UPCSA – the Right Rev. Sipho J Mtetwa

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Fellow Ministers and Servants "After singing a hymn (of Thanksgiving), they stood up and went to the Mount of Olives " - Mark 14:26 During this Holy Week of 2022, let us sing the Hymn of Thanksgiving - Psalm 118 - that Jesus invoked in preparation for what lay… Continue reading UPCSA – MODERATOR’S MESSAGE FOR THE HOLY WEEK UP TO EASTER

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Fellow Presbyterians, Compliments of the New Year. Please receive this letter from the Moderator of the General Assembly of the UPCSA to mark the beginning of the New Year, 2022. https://drive.google.com/file/d/12YO1HLZoqvleTzt8qhpy8uoF0KPnNxJA/view?usp=drivesdk Despite the difficulties and hardship, let us take courage from the words of scripture that the Moderator refers… Continue reading UPCSA – MODERATOR’S LETTER JANUARY 2022

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Dear Presbyterians, Please receive the end of the year message from the Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev SJ Mtetwa. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FQfEAn4eTLBY9TqGVZ0X2cMVcQslNnhO/view?usp=drivesdk Be blessed. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive some reflections on our journey together. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gngcaf9S6C_NEHfuAWk0oUjeVdXKCsQX/view?usp=drivesdk We pray that we shall be safe during this Festive Season. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion… Continue reading UPCSA – LJT (Let’s Journey Together) December 2021

Letter from the Moderator

Grateful, Blessed, and Challenged Dear Fellow Presbyterian, Please receive the below for information. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches P O Box 12355 Aston Manor 1630 Tel :  + 27 11 727-3500 Email:lmpetsheni@unitingpresbyterian.org “I am doing a great work… Continue reading UPCSA – Last Message from Chris Ferguson – General Secretary: World Communion of Reformed Churches, Germany – September 2021

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive this message from the UPCSA Gender Desk on the Women’s Day in South Africa and Zimbabwe. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14aCluhhcG8Ssq--cuF3QS-TNqOAzDUBq/view?usp=drivesdk Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches P O Box 12355 Aston Manor 1630 Tel : … Continue reading UPCSA – Gender Desk Message – August 2021

TO ALL IN THE UPCSA Please receive the statement from the SACC on the violence and looting that is taking place in South Africa. We join in calling for peace, order and stability. Warmest regards, Rev Dr Lungile Mpetsheni Rhadebe General Secretary Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Secretary – Africa Communion of Reformed Churches… Continue reading UPCSA – SACC Appeals for Calm in the Midst of Violence and Looting – 13 July 2021

Dear Member, The Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (“the POPI Act”) seeks to protect the personal information of all citizens. In its regulation of how personal information is processed, the Act attempts to balance the right to privacy and the need for the free flow of, and access to, information. The POPI… Continue reading St. Columba’s Communication Re The POPIA (Protection of Personal Information ACT)