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2010 National Tour for the Universal Gospel Choir
The Universal Gospel Choir began its 2010 National Tour on Saturday, 27th February. The event took place at the UCKG in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, where many people enjoyed an outing with their families. Full Story
International Women’s Day
The 8th of March marks the 99th anniversary of this global celebration. What makes this day special? Full Story
New face for UCKG website
Staying ahead of the times, the UCKG has updated its website to include video and audio podcasts of newsworthy church events as well as regular updates on activities around South Africa. Full Story
SSHC: Reaching out in Empilisweni
Stop Suffering Help Centre (SSHC) volunteers distributed 168 000 condoms in the Empilisweni informal settlement and Mshayazafe hostel in Thokoza on 30th January 2010. Full Story
The UCKG church in Haiti
As neighbours to earthquake-hit Haiti, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in the Dominican Republic has appealed for international assistance in the form of nonperishable food, clothing and clean water. Full Story
Night of the Holy Spirit
More than 6,000 people gathered at the Cathedral of Faith in Soweto on Friday, 29th January, to participate in a Night Vigil for the Holy Spirit. Full Story
Testimonies
I am my own boss today
Sbongile Dube looks just like any other young South African woman who grew up in the township of Thokoza. But talking to her, you will discover that she is not an ordinary one. She has faced most of the challenges confronted by
Read more ...From hopelessness to happiness
Most young boys dream of being famous soccer stars. A typical young boy, Daniel dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player and he had the potential for it to be realised. He was a promising player, but suddenly started suffering pains in his feet.
Read more ...Depending on others often made me feel worthless
For 13 years Skhumbuzo tried to become financially independent, but it was in vain. One day he was invited to give God a chance… Skhumbuzo Gumede is a happily married man, father, successful businessman and also head of department for his company.
Read more ...He received an answer while in prison
Thomas wanted to achieve many things in life. At the top of the list was his dream to become rich. He wanted to be very rich and was not willing to wait. His desperation for wealth led him to befriend people who were involved in criminal activities. He believed that the only way to achieve [...]
Read more ...I thought about becoming a traditional healer
Her story “My life was filled with problems. I was unemployed. Whenever I found a job, I lost it without knowing why. I was forced to depend on my family for financial support. I also had no love life. I thought about becoming a traditional healer … but then, I heard of the Church and I [...]
Read more ...Growing Spiritually
Nothing in this world is more important than guaranteeing your soul’s eternal salvation. Jesus said: What good is it for a man to gain the whole world and yet lose his soul? It’s impossible to gain it and keep it without help from the Holy
Read more ...The parable of the lost son in Mark 15, tells of a young man who left his father’s house in search of a better life. The parable begins with the young man asking his father for his inheritance and, after receiving it, squandering all on this
Read more ...He’s turned down the proposal of starting a relationship with you and you feel rejected as a woman – like you’re not beautiful enough, or that Mr destiny is up to his old tricks again. Why is it so hard for us to reason things out in a positive way? Couldn’t it be that he’s [...]
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