When South Africans elected Nelson Mandela the first black president of their country, members of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) felt special satisfaction. With a membership representing all of South Africa's ethnic diversity, the UCCSA had long struggled for the end of apartheid. The UCCSA could now get on with the business of reconstructing and developing a new South Africa. One of the most hopeful developments in the church was the establishment of a Pastoral Plan for Transformation to take all the structures and ministries of the UCCSA from a maintenance mentality to mission action.

Our partners in South Africa are the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa and the South African Council of Churches. We also work with Ons Plek in Cape Town, catering to street children. A long relationship exists between Global Ministries and Theological Education by Extension College in Southern Africa.

Pray for: The Treatment Action Campaign of South Africa which aims at bringing affordable treatment and drugs to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Ons Plek (Our Place), a facility for female street children in Cape Town. 

People In Mission

Couper, Scott South Africa Scott Couper, a member of First Congregational Church, Winter Park, Florida, serves with the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA). He assists the Inanda Seminary in strategic planning and serve as a management consultant. He also serves as pastor of the Thafamasi Congregational Church (UCCSA). Tisinger, Kristine South Africa Kristine Tisinger, a member of University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Fort Worth, Texas, serves the Theological Education by Extension College (TEEC) in Johannesburg, South Africa. She works as an administrative assistant in the Academic Department and Library. Valiquette, Susan South Africa Susan Valiquette, a member of First Congregational Church, Winter Park, Florida, serves with the Inanda Seminary, Durban, South Africa. She works as the school chaplain and a class instructor.

Stories

Some Reflections on my Pastoral Ministry December 1, 2011 Journey to South Africa July 14, 2011 Connecting the Dots Toward Wholeness - Isaiah 40:3-5 February 15, 2011 Greetings from Lindinhlanhla Mngadi (Rollins Scholarship student) September 22, 2010 Bittersweet Chocolate August 25, 2010 Why, O God, do I cry out to you? August 25, 2010 Surrendering My Life to God March 5, 2010 In Christ, All Things Are Made 'Better' March 5, 2010 Reflecting on our Time in the Kei Region March 5, 2010 AMAZING October 15, 2009 World AIDS Day, December 2009, South Africa December 10, 2009 My Final Letter December 10, 2009 Speak Out! November 17, 2009 Worm Farming Project November 16, 2009 Congregational Day in the Kei Region of the ... November 6, 2009 Story Told to My Child's Perspective September 21, 2009 Broadening Our Ecclesiastical Heritage through Education September 16, 2009 Welcomed Home August 14, 2009 Living in Love August 10, 2009 Just Beginning May 13, 2009

Partners

Related Institution: Wola Nani Related Institution: Ons Plek South Africa Synod, United Congregational Church of Southern Africa South African Council of Churches Theological Education by Extension College United Congregational Church of Southern Africa

Projects -- Giving Opportunities in Africa

Bedford Congregational Church HIV/AIDS Project Bridgman Development Center Inanda Seminary - Infrastructure and Resource Revitalization Ons Plek Samaritan Care Centre Siyabathanda Soup Kitchen for Children and Youth Staff Personnel with UCCSA - Denomination Thembani Special Day Care Centre Theological Education by Extension College of Southern Africa Wola Nani, a Caring Response to AIDS

South Africa News

Inanda Seminary Matric Results 2011 January 6, 2012 UCCSA Shares Latest Newsletter December 9, 2011 Home Celebration at Inanda Seminary November 9, 2011 Inanda Seminary Dedicates Swimming Pool and Memorial Garden October 25, 2011 Bible and Flag Return to Inanda Seminary September 13, 2011 Interview with Mrs. Megan Baxter of the Theological Education by Extension College in Johannesburg, South Africa August 15, 2011 UCCSA Speaks Out about Famine and Political Instability in Somalia August 11, 2011 Clinic Opened for Rape Victims in Durban, South Africa August 9, 2011 A Chicago Good News Story June 13, 2011 Ons Plek Amanda's Story March 17, 2011 Ons Plek 2010 Report March 17, 2011 Global Ministries Missionary to South Africa Publishes a Book on Albert Luthuli March 7, 2011 Tutu Announces Retirement Plans and Thanks South Africans September 28, 2010 Southern Africa Pilgrimage Journal September 27, 2010 Bridgman Center update August 9, 2010 South Africa Council of Churches Distributes Flyer at World Cup to Raise Awareness June 15, 2010 Inanda Seminary 2009-2010 Report June 10, 2010 Death of Reverend John Richard Lepke, former missionary in South Africa March 12, 2010 Death of a Prominent Theologian and Member of the UCCSA February 24, 2010 A Public Covenant for Life Giving Democracy: A Call to the People of South Africa. September 23, 2009