1 CHURCH ORDER OF THE UNITING REFORMED CHURCH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (The English translation of the Church Order has been noted by the General Synod of April 1997 and is subject to

In 1986 the Belhar Confession – with its strong emphasis on unity, reconciliation and justice – was formulated and adopted by the DRMC. In 1994 the DRMC and the DRCA united to form the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA).

The URCSA is divided into seven regional synods, including Namibia and Lesotho. Congregations are grouped together in presbyteries. The general synod determines the church's policy, and the regional synods reflect these policies in their various activities.

Oct 23, 2024 · This document provides an overview of the Integrated Ministry Model (IMM), a policy adopted by the URCSA to administer its various structures and functions. ...

Shortly after the Dutch formed a halfway station at the Cape in 1652, they introduced slavery. They started a school for slaves, with the purpose of transferring the Dutch language and culture. To encourage slaves to learn the Dutch language …

The Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) is today indeed a multicultural and multilingual church with congregations situated all over South Africa, Namibia, and Lesotho. In terms of membership, it is one of the larger churches …

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Firstly, the paper provides a brief history of URCSA within 25 years of its existence. Secondly, the societal situation in democratic South Africa is highlighted in light of Article 4 of the Belhar Confession and the Church Order as a measuring tool for the role of the church.

Aug 19, 2014 · This paper focuses on the role of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) in the South African society during the past 25 years of its services to God, one another and the world.