9 March 2020 For Immediate Release In the wake of the first positive diagnosis of the Corona Virus in South Africa, the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA), a body that meets in large numbers most days of every week, has to implement measures that will help us to curb the spread of this highly […]
6 August 2019 For Immediate Release The Methodist Church of Southern Africa MCSA has noted, with dismay, the posters doing the rounds on social media calling for a night vigil on behalf of the EThekwini Mayor, Ms Zandile Gumede, and others shouting, “Hands off our mayor”. We are greatly disturbed by these posts and we […]
Statement of the SACC NEC on probity and Integrity For Public office include legislatures The National Executive Committee of the South African Council of Churches, and the leaders of SACC member churches, meeting in Johannesburg, from 18 – 19 March 2019, believe that holding public office is the highest honour given in trust, to any […]
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa – Methodist Connexional Office 31 December 2018 Communique on Rev Dr Mehana and Raymond Sibanga’s Recording The Office of the Presiding Bishop has become aware, through social media, of an unfortunate and distressing recording of a private conversation between Rev. Dr. Vukile Mehana and Mr Raymond Sibanga. The Methodist Church […]
1 June 2018 To all Members of the MCSA The Methodist Church of Southern Africa would like to distance itself from a video doing the rounds on social media, in which a lady spewing racial slurs and obscenities is said to work for the Methodist Church. We are still busy with our investigations but our […]
Bryanston Methodist Church affirms the sexual harassment policy of the Methodist church of Southern Africa which can be found by clicking
“OUR SOULS ARE NOT FOR SALE” Fellow South Africans, the actions of the Executive over the past 48 hours have had an immense effect on all of us. We, as fellow participants in civil society, civil service, NGO’s, business, and the youth of South Africa, do not condone these actions. We acknowledge that: ‐ The […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 31 March 2017 The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) is outraged but not totally surprised by the decision to reshuffle the cabinet, as announced by President Zuma late Thursday night, the consequences of which are already rocking the economy. “The recent cabinet reshuffle has left a distasteful and gaping wound in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 November 2016 The Methodist Church of Southern Africa joins the South African Council of Churches in expressing our shock at what appears to be calculated “intrigue” in the goings on cataloged in the “State of Capture” report. We acknowledge that the report is preliminary and inconclusive and that the Public Protector […]
STATEMENT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ON EDUCATION 27 September 2016 / For Immediate Release The MCSA at its 127th Conference, meeting at the St Georges Hotel in Pretoria, expressed grave concern at the crisis situation currently characterising tertiary institutions in South Africa. “We as the MCSA support the call for accessible quality education […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3 July 2016 The Methodist Church of Southern Africa is greatly disturbed by the alleged media muffling that is apparently happening at the SABC as is reported in the media. Press freedom is a fundamental cornerstone of any democracy and suggestions that this freedom is being compromised is cause for grave concern. […]
Click here is view the farewell of Rev. Costa Statakis as he enters retirement in Australia on 21 January 2016 after 44yrs of ministry.
MCSA Press Release (31/03/2016) The Methodist Church of Southern Africa welcomes the unanimous judgement by the Constitutional Court on the Nkandla matter. Of crucial importance is comment by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng that “ours is a genuine and vibrant constitutional democracy capable of self-correction and self-preservation… and that the rule of law is imperative for […]
We regret to inform you of the passing away this morning (6 February) of our beloved Demetris after 50 yrs of service to the church. From Bishop Gary Rivas – 07/02/2016: “The Palos family, The Methodist Church of Southern Africa, colleagues and friends will celebrate the life of Rev Demitris Palos, on Wednesday 10th of […]
6 Oct 2015 Dear BMC Congregation On Saturday 26 September the Conference of the MCSA read the final roll of ministers’ stations for 2016. New ministers appointed to the Fourways Circuit who will labour at BMC are: Rev. Dr. Peter Grassow Rev. Nokulunga Songca Rev. Similo Sanqela Rev. Dalene Jordaan will remain at BMC. We […]
28 Aug 2015 A huge thank you to all who attended the Funeral Service for our beloved Rev. Dr Neil Oosthuizen yesterday. To the volunteers who came to serve – thank you for all your help. To the congregation and wider church family – thank you for all the many calls, emails and messages […]
21 Aug 2015 Dear Friends, the Funeral Service for Rev. Dr Neil Oosthuizen will be held at Bryanston Methodist Church (115 Grosvenor Rd, Bryanston) on Thursday 27 August at 10am. All welcome. Dearest friends It is with deep sadness and shock that we heard this morning that Rev Neil Oosthuizen was tragically killed in a […]
7 Aug 2015 Dear Friends Many of you know that I was recently hospitalized and some may know I was diagnosed with vestibular neuritis, a viral attack on the nerve of the middle ear which causes dizziness, nausea, disorientation and a variety of other exciting symptoms. I have been told to be very […]
3 Jul 2015 The Memorial Service for our friend and colleague Thuli, will take place at BMC on Tuesday 7 July 2015 (tonight) from 18:00 – 19:00 should you wish to join us. The Funeral Service will take place on Thursday 9 July 2015 at Orlando Methodist Church (Soweto) from 08:00am – 10:00am, […]
1 Jul 2015 Please find below the press release regarding the churches response to Eskom’s Demands, for personal discussion and reflection. Written by: Bishop Abel Gabuza, Chairperson, Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference. Click HERE to read the document.