Church-wide News and Announcements
We are excited to announce that we are preparing for another Israel tour!
Pastor Richard, in conjunction with Michael van Andel (Truthwalk) will be leading an immersive teaching tour in October 2026.
Find more info here: https://ruc.org.za/israel-2026
The following prospective members have attended the membership class and are in the process of being interviewed. Should you know of or have any concerns regarding their acceptance or otherwise into fellowship, please raise them with any of the Pastors or Elders:
The leadership of RUC are proposing an amendment to the RUC rules, regarding the process of nomination & election of Elders. The proposed change will include an Elder training process between nomination and election. For a summary of the proposed change to the rules, and the proposed new rules, please see the attached document. These changes will be submitted for members approval at the BGM on November 26.
If you have any queries related to this rule change, please join us online this Wednesday 12 November at 19:00 on zoom for a QnA session:
Elder Nominations are OPEN! Find out more information and get a nomination form here.
Short Term Mission trip to France to serve with Martin & Petro De Lange at a Turkish believers family camp, running the childrens program.
Participants need to speak fluent French
Dates: 8-14 October
For more information contact Candace: candace@ruc.org.za
Church leadership would like to thank all those who so faithfully give to the church which provides the necessary resources to support our various ministries.
Church leadership would like to thank all those who so faithfully give to the church which provides the necessary resources to support our various ministries.
Every year as temperatures fall, the children of Alexandra township, feel the cold in a way that most of us can’t even imagine. The majority of the houses let in the cold wind, the rain seeps in through the roof or floor and open fires result in homes being destroyed time and time again.
This year, Rays of Hope, is collecting funds to buy 300 hampers for the children in our programmes. Each hamper is R700 and will include a blanket, warm clothing items and non-perishable food; and we would love your support!
Please prayerfully consider supporting our WarmUpAlex campaign by donating to: Rays of Hope, Nedbank, Acc: 1972 126 903. Each donation is subject to a S18A tax certificate.
Please email queries to info@raysofhope.co.za or your details and proof of payment to sandy@raysofhope.co.za. Thank you so much for your support!
To celebrate the end of Season 1 of Isaiah, you are invited to join us for a captivating visual arts journey through the first twelve chapters of Isaiah.
RSVP by 12 May to neerasha@ruc.org.za or submit this form
Time & Date: May 17, 18:00
Address: Art iQ gallery, 27 6th Street, Parkhurst
R200pp entry, Artwork will be on sale
Entry fee can be paid through ruc.org.za/give or using the QR Code below – use reference Art-[Surname]
Funds raised will go towards short-term missions
Rosebank Union Church Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting for 2025 will be held on Wednesday, 2 April 2025 at 19h00 in the Jerusalem Hall. Members can also participate in the meeting online (HERE).
In accordance with the Church rules, the following matters will be addressed with members:
Please diarise this important meeting for all members to participate in and reflect on, giving thanks to God, for the activities of the church.
Ministry reports & summary financial statements are available on the RUC AGM meeting webpage.