Address
19 Matseke Street, Atteridgeville, 0008
Church Service Times
Sunday: Service starts at 9 am
Monday: Bible Study 7pm
Wednesday: Prayer Sessions 7pm
About Us
Our Story
The story of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) is one of faith, resilience, unity and transformation. Rooted in the Reformed tradition, URCSA emerged from a complex history shaped by the realities of apartheid and the church’s journey towards unity, reconciliation and justice. The name Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa reflects its regional reach, with congregations and communities across South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. For URCSA Tshwane, this wider story is also our story. Our congregation traces its roots to 1939, when it began as a branch of the Pretoria Congregation in Marabastad.
Since then, URCSA Tshwane has journeyed through changing times, church structures and society, becoming part of the newly formed URCSA in 1994. Our history is not simply a record of dates and institutional changes, but a story of the people who worshipped, served, persevered and helped shape the congregation we are today. To understand who we are, we must understand the journey that brought us here. The timeline below traces the key moments in that journey — from our beginnings in 1939, through the road to church unity, to the continuing story of URCSA Tshwane today.
Our History
Est. 1939
Pretoria Central established as a branch of the Pretoria Congregation in Marabastad
Dutch Reformed mission church era
1970s
Growing theological rejection of apartheid and call for unity
1986
Belhar Confession adopted
1990
DRCA commits to reunification
14 April 1994
Dutch Reformed Mission Church + Dutch Reformed Church in Africa merged to now form; the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA)
1994
Pretoria Central becomes part of URCSA
Post-1994
New identity built around unity, reconciliation, justice and service
Today
URCSA Tshwane
2024
New URCSA Tshwane building unveiled
Our Slogan
JOY: Jesus, Others and Yourself
Our Vision
Making Jesus come alive and active in us unconditionally.
Our Mission
To honor the word of God by:
Leading people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ in accordance with the Holy Bible;
Reaching them through the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
Connecting them with the church family; and Discipling them in Christ-like character/living and service for God’s glory.
Our Structure
We are part of the Tshwane Presbytery, under the Northern Synod, and governed by the General Synod of URCSA.
Our Identity
We are a legally registered Non-Profit Organization (NPO), committed to spiritual growth, community empowerment, and faithful service.
Our Core Values
- Integrity
- Servanthood
- Empathy
- Accountability
- Respect
- Confidentiality
- Holiness
“For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.” – 1 Corinthians 3:9