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 the Cape Town City Mission and Ons Plek in Cape Town-organizations 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

Barnes, Jon South Africa Pastoral ministries and social work, Kei Region, UCCSA Barnes, Dawn South Africa Couper, Scott South Africa Pastor of a UCCSA congregation in Durban Giger, Carla South Africa Carla Giger, (10/1/06 - 12/31/08) a member of Slater Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Slater, Missouri, is continuing her service with the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), based in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is serving as an assistant program coordinator and also providing HIV/AIDS education for youth. Kyle, Veronica South Africa Coordinator for the Crossing Frontiers Mission Program at United Congregational Church of Southern Africa. Kyle, William South Africa United Congregational Church of Southern Africa, assists in the development of a ministry and programs for at-risk youth. Valiquette, Susan South Africa Chaplain at Inanda Seminary

Stories

Living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa April 21, 2008 The Women’s Manyano April 21, 2008 My First Full Year in South Africa February 21, 2008 Welcoming the Foreigner March 31, 2008 Breaking the Silence March 28, 2007 Righteousness March 29, 2008 Women's World Day of Prayer March 31, 2008 The Road not Taken November 1, 2006 The Washing Machine November 1, 2006 Outside the fence November 1, 2006 Staff Gifts November 1, 2007 Concerns of Life November 1, 2006 Christmas in South Africa October 19, 2007 In the Spirit of Partnership October 19, 2007 The United Church of Zambia September 5, 2007 (IsiXhosa) – Indlela eya empumelelweni (Afrikaans) – ’nBrug vir versoeni August 29, 2007 Pearls August 9, 2007 Keeping the Faith May 7, 2007 Update from the KZN HIV and AIDS Desk March 28, 2007 God's Word gives light March 5, 2007 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... February 28, 2007 Greetings from Inanda Seminary, Durban, South Africa February 15, 2007 Update from the Mehaffey Family November 17, 2006 Outside the Fence November 11, 2006 The Road Not Taken November 11, 2006 Staff Gifts November 11, 2006 The Washing Machine November 11, 2006 Be Still September 13, 2006 A Return Trip to South Africa August 15, 2006 Connecting through our Faith July 6, 2006 A Rainbow Banner for the Rainbow Nation July 6, 2006 What Does One's Presence Bring? June 16, 2006 It Works Everywhere June 16, 2006 The Day that Beauty Died... June 8, 2006 Three Years of Ministry... June 6, 2006 What is the "Good News" Coming from Southern Africa... June 6, 2006 When It's Suppose to Happen... May 22, 2006 Realities of HIV/AIDS April 13, 2006 Auckland April 13, 2006 A Birthday to Remember March 28, 2006

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

Bridgman Development Center Brownlee Congregational Church Youth Music Project Eastside HIV and AIDS Home Base Care, Orphans, Recreation, and Nutrition Program HIV/AIDS "training the trainer" workshops Inanda Seminary - Infrastructure and Resource Revitalization KsaMashu Congregational Church HIV Project kwa-ZULU-Natal Regional HIV and AIDS Desk Program Moffat Mission, outreach ministries Samaritan Care Centre Soup Kitchen for Children and Youth St. Mungo United Church Theological Education by Extension College of Southern Africa Veggie Tunnels

South Africa News

Your Global Ministries Update: August 30, 2007 September 4, 2007 Xenophobia Apology from South Africa Council of Churches June 18, 2008 UCCSA Kwazulu Natal South Africa HIV/AIDS Desk Newsletter: Issue 2 September 26, 2007 Ubuntu Church in Transformation trip to South Africa and Angola September 30, 2006 Ubuntu Church in Transformation trip to South Africa and Angola October 17, 2006 The Samaritan Care Centre Opens a New Facility November 1, 2007 South Africa Chicken Projects: 2008 Reports June 9, 2008 Same Sex Marriages Position of South African Council of Churches November 2, 2006 Samaritan Care Centre Volunteer Staff Profile: Zuziswe Matyunjwa March 28, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Volunteer Staff Profile: Yvette Ernestine Peters March 31, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Volunteer Staff Profile: Jacquilene DuPont February 29, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Patient Profile: Rennie and Shirley - Samaritan Care Centre, South Africa April 25, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Patient Profile: Possible - Samaritan Care Centre, South Africa April 25, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Patient Profile: Mr. Spondo - Samaritan Care Centre, South Africa April 25, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre Patient Profile: Cynthia - Samaritan Care Centre, South Africa April 25, 2008 Samaritan Care Centre 2007 Report December 10, 2007 Prayers and concern for Katrina victims from partners around the world September 15, 2005 Letter from South African Council of Churches General Secretary December 19, 2007 Justice for the Rich, Nothing for the Poor June 8, 2006 Journalist: Sandra R. Gourdet - Johannesburg October 17, 2006