Congregational News
At the end of this month Friedenskirche, Port Elizabeth, will have a visitation from 24-26 March. We wish all involved the Lord’s blessing and guidance in this process.
Synod 2017
The Synod will take place from 1-3 September 2017 in Stellenbosch. The topic and further information will be send to the congregations after the Church Council has met from 24-26 February.
2017 – A year with the focus on (the) Reformation

  1. Worldwide: The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Lutheran communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA). This is the regional body of the Lutheran World Federation. A regional conference will take place 5-10 February in Bonaero Park. The 12th Assembly of the LWF will take place 9-16 May 2017 in Windhoek. The theme of the Assembly: “Freed by God’s grace. Salvation not for sale; People not for sale; Creation not for sale.” For more information and materials see: www.lwfassembly.org
  2. Regional and local some interesting events, seminars and celebrations are being planned to reflect on (the) Reformation and its importance to the Church. In and through these some questions that need to be addressed are: Where is God taking His Church next? What does it mean to be Church here and now? What does the reformational inheritance mean in and for our context in Southern Africa?
    Some of the ideas planned are:
    • Table Talks – meeting around a table with a good meal to discuss matters of faith and what it means to live as a Christian in this context. – It is in discussion and debate that theology becomes relevant and is developed in and for that context.
    • Topical inputs: Katharina von Bora (wife of Martin Luther); Reformation and one world; Which would relevant “95 Thesis’’ be in today’s Church context? Enquire from your local congregation what is happening when and where.
    • Musical events
    • „All Lutheran Reformation Service“, on 29.10.2017. Venue and time will be announced at a later stage.

 

Studying theology at the University of Stellenbosch
Do you desire to make a difference in society? Do you have a heart for people? You can do that through the service in the Church. Do you want to study theology?
The UELCSA offers bursaries to those who want to study theology full-time. The University of Stellenbosch is the preferred university for this training.
Should you consider it, then please speak to your pastor about it. GF