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Who We Are
St John the Evangelist United Church reflects the beliefs and traditions of the Anglican, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian denominations, shared in a warm and welcoming church community. We strive to be an inclusive church that fosters a sense of belonging, family and fellowship, welcoming all, regardless of background, tradition or faith perspective.
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Our Beliefs
We believe and trust in God the Father, who created the universe.
We believe and trust in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who has redeemed the world.
We believe and trust in the Holy Spirit, who gives life to the people of God.
We believe and trust in one God — Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
Rev Elries Fortuin
Rev Elries Fortuin joined St John’s after years of ministry across Cape Town and Upington, bringing with him a deep calling to serve this community. Originally from Grabouw in the Western Cape, Rev Elries holds a BTh (Hons) from Stellenbosch University and spent two decades in leadership roles outside the church before discerning this as God’s time to serve St John’s full time.
Our History
St John’s began as a Sunday School in Parkmore in 1963. Over time, worship services followed, initially held in a garage. In 1970, a collective vision emerged: that one church should be built to serve all denominations. By 1974, the congregation had committed to a "Search for Unity", pioneering the spirit of ecumenism in the area. In 1998, the church became formally united, using a shared liturgy reflecting Anglican, Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian traditions. St John’s is a proud member of the Church Unity Commission (CUC).
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Past Ministers
2023 - 2025 Rev Prof Maake Masango (Presbyterian)
2022 - 2023 Rev Dr Pat M Baxter (Presbyterian)
2005 - 2022 Rev Peter M Witbooi (Methodist)
2010 – 2015 Rev Roxane Jordaan (Congregational)
2009 - 2013 Rev Sikawu Makubalo (Methodist)
2000 - 2004 Rev Michael Openshaw (Methodist)
1994 – 1999 Rev Peter Beart (Anglican)
1995 – 1996 Rev William Englebrecht (Presbyterian)
1994 – 1999 Rev John Westwood (Anglican)
1991 – 1993 Rev Nigel Uden (Congregational)
1989 – 1993 Rev Ian van der Lingen (Presbyterian)
1986 – 1990 Rev Roy Harris (Anglican)
1985 – 1988 Rev Alistair Rodger (Presbyterian)
1983 – 1984 Rev Michael Waite (Presbyterian)
1981 – 1994 Rev Stanley Pitts (Methodist)
1980 – 1986 Rev Ian MacIntosh (Anglican)
1978 – 1980 Rev Reg James (Anglican)
1977 – 1982 Rev Jack Dalziel (Presbyterian)
1976 – 1980 Rev Roy Baker (Methodist)
1975 – 1976 Rev Des Clynick (Presbyterian)
1973 – 1974 Rev Lee van Rensburg (Methodist)
1973 – 1974 Rev David Mather (Presbyterian)
1971 – 1975 Rev Syd Freeland (Methodist)
1970 – 1979 Rev Hugh Harker (Anglican)