South Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/south_africa/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png South Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/south_africa/ 32 32 UCCSA Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict: Promoting Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation https://www.globalministries.org/uccsa-statement-on-israel-palestine-conflict-promoting-peace-justice-and-reconciliation/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54599 In a historic step the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA)-SA Synod issued a clear statement in support of the non-violent Palestinian struggle. The church’s national conference approved the resolution on 10 July 2016. The UCCSA was the only … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches convenes consultation https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-convenes-consultation/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:28:30 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52638 The consultation leading to the global launch of the Transformative Ecumenism (TE) movement opens with an inspiring keynote address from a young female theologian – Rev. Lydia Chemei. Convened by The All Africa Conference of Churches in partnership with the … Read more

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]]> Pray with South Africa, July 9, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-south-africa-july-9-2023/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=51217 Pray with South Africa, July 9, 2023 Lectionary Selection:  Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Prayers for South Africa Eternal and Loving God, we come to you in prayer for your church in Africa and the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) in … Read more

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]]> WCC: South African churches provide relief in KwaZulu Natal flood disaster https://www.globalministries.org/wcc-south-african-churches-provide-relief-in-kwazulu-natal-flood-disaster/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:45:36 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=47635 Originally shared by the World Council of Churches Churches in South Africa are actively responding to the flood disaster in KwaZulu Natal, in which at least 440 people have died. The floods—the strongest to hit the province in recent times—were … Read more

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]]> Sabeel on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a moral giant and champion of freedom https://www.globalministries.org/sabeel-on-the-passing-of-archbishop-desmond-tutu-a-moral-giant-and-champion-of-freedom/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 10:54:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=46122 On the day when the Christian Church celebrates the great witness of Stephen, the first martyr, we give thanks to God for the witness of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.  As we grieve his loss, we celebrate his life.  Although he passed … Read more

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]]> South African Churches Use Their Influence to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy https://www.globalministries.org/south-african-churches-use-their-influence-to-combat-vaccine-hesitancy/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:36:22 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=44440 This was originally posted here. The South Africa Synod of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (SA SYNOD-UCCSA) are adding their voice and using their influence to combat vaccine hesitancy. They are campaigning for as many people as willingly possible … Read more

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]]> Unrest After Former South African President Zuma’s Arrest https://www.globalministries.org/unrest-after-president-zumas-arrest/ Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:34:50 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=43539 Pastoral letter from the South Africa Synod of the UCCSA We bring you greetings from the Office of the SA SYNOD-UCCSA. We commend the former South African President JG Zuma for doing the right thing by complying with the court … Read more

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]]> SACC Ecumenical Theological Task Team Unveils United Churches’ Position on Coronavirus Vaccine https://www.globalministries.org/sacc-ecumenical-theological-task-team-unveils-united-churches-position-on-coronavirus-vaccine/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:43:47 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=38086 The South African Council of Churches (SACC) today unveiled a united Churches’ position on the Coronavirus Vaccine, developed by the Ecumenical Theological Task Team, the establishment of which comes in response to Christians’ resistance to the potential of the vaccine. … Read more

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]]> WCC: South African religious leaders join campaign to push US government to address global vaccine shortage https://www.globalministries.org/wcc-south-african-religious-leaders-join-campaign-to-push-us-government-to-address-global-vaccine-shortage/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:38:17 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=37297 Originally posted here by the World Council of Churches Religious leaders in South Africa signed a letter on behalf of The People’s Vaccine Campaign Of South Africa that urges the US medical team leading the COVID-19 pandemic response to address … Read more

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]]> South Africa Partners Webinar: Signs of Hope and Resilience https://www.globalministries.org/south_africa_partners_webinar_signs_of_hope_and_resilience/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:32:09 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/south_africa_partners_webinar_signs_of_hope_and_resilience/ Join Global Ministries for a webinar with South African partners on Tuesday, November 24 at 11 AM ET.

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