Dear UPCSA Family

The time has come! The moment has arrived!
Our videos are uploaded and ready to watch!
And next week we’ll talk about them!

STEP 1: Watch the Presentations

1. Spiritual Formation in Congregations.
   Interviews with three innovative ministers who have thought hard about Spiritual Formation in the Local Congregation.
   Click here -> https://youtu.be/FPGPI2pQxdE
2. From the Spiritual Desert to Missional Renewal.
   A prophetic word to the Church from Rev Suzanne Matale.
   Click here -> https://youtu.be/OD4hBJDuXBc
3. Habits of Growing and Declining Congregations.
   Habits are the things we do without thinking about them, but they can shape our lives and congregations. What are some of the habits we see in congregations that are growing/healthy and those that are declining.
   Click here -> https://youtu.be/YQOmv8hImeY
4. Bereavement – Helping People cope with Loss.
   Braam Klopper has years of experience journeying with people who have been bereaved. He shares important insights with us.
   Click here -> https://youtu.be/RuXee7l9T-8

STEP 2: Join the Discussions

These will take place on Wed 24th June 2026.
Two of the discussions will be in the evening because we feel that congregants might want to watch these too…

1. Wed 24 June at 10h00 – Spiritual Formation in Congregations.
   Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bbm-tojx-rhj
2. Wed 24 June at 11h00 – Spiritual Desert to Missional Renewal
   Video call link: https://meet.google.com/inf-ewth-fcn
3. Wed 24 June at 19h00 – Habits of Growing and Declining Congregations
   Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qyf-kudc-pfm
4. Wed 24 June at 20h00 – Bereavement – Helping People Cope with Loss
   Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mjm-nqct-yrp

God Bless You!
Richard Mkandawire and the Mission and Discipleship Team