The Union Chapel

The Union Chapel An ordinary church for ordinary people. Join us every Sunday, 10:00am, corner of Kloof St & Eaton Rd, Gardens, Cape Town.

The Union Chapel is a member of the Presbyterian and Reformed Church of South Africa. The Union Chapel came about through a merger between Hope City Presbyterian Church (City Bowl Congregation) and The Cape Town Union Congregational Church.

Within our church tradition John Calvin is (arguably) the most influential Theologian so if you're looking to understand...
15/07/2025

Within our church tradition John Calvin is (arguably) the most influential Theologian so if you're looking to understand a little more about reformed theology he's your guy.
DM us for our recommended works & translations.

We are committed to the system of doctrine contained in the Westminster Standards believing them to be an accurate resta...
15/07/2025

We are committed to the system of doctrine contained in the Westminster Standards believing them to be an accurate restatement of the theology of the Bible.

Q. 86. What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A. Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered to us in the gospel.

“Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in[a] Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.”- Galatians 2:16

Do you believe in miracles?If God can do the miraculous why doesn't he bring relief from suffering now?-In a recent serm...
02/07/2025

Do you believe in miracles?

If God can do the miraculous why doesn't he bring relief from suffering now?
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In a recent sermon from our Acts series (5:12-16) Stephen spoke on Miracles today:

✨”Miracles seem to mark out important moments in the story of redemption in the Bible. As we see the miracles happening we are called to take note of Gods work.”

✨”Miracles are used interchangeably with the word ‘signs’ because signs point beyond themselves to greater realities. Miracles point to the person and work of Jesus.”

Listen to the sermon now on Apple Podcasts.

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month & a few weeks ago we had a seminar on mental health from one of our members,...
21/06/2025

June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month & a few weeks ago we had a seminar on mental health from one of our members, Dr. Kirsten Reid.

Here are some talk takeaways 🍕🍟🍔🍗

There is often a stigma that comes with mental illness but this is a result of a lack of understanding about it.

Medical science has a better grasp on the way the brain works (although there are still more questions than answers) which means that there is enough knowledge to identify and treat mental illnesses.

The biblical view is that the body and soul are distinct but inseparable.

When dealing with mental illness the person struggling needs to be treated as a whole, body and mind.

Physical health will have an effect on mental health and vice versa.
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Message us if this is something you're interested in hearing more about

Things you may not be expecting when you visit Union for the first time:We take communion every week (protocol is- walk ...
10/06/2025

Things you may not be expecting when you visit Union for the first time:

We take communion every week (protocol is- walk to the front to fetch the bread and grape juice before returning to our seats & taking them together).

The children stay in for most of the service (parents sign their kids in and out of Sunday school).

Our service follows a liturgy which means that every week we keep to a pattern of: Call to worship; Songs; Pastoral & corporate prayer; Reading & teaching of Scripture; Confession; Assurance; Lord’s Supper; Benediction.

A quote from Stephen on how to truly be "you":"If I say my identity is rooted in being a good person, loving others, ser...
29/05/2025

A quote from Stephen on how to truly be "you":

"If I say my identity is rooted in being a good person, loving others, serving the poor, pursuing justice - then I constantly have to live up to those ideals to feel like it's an authentic identity.
And who knows how high the bar is on each of those things - when have I done enough good to feel settled in my identity rather than a fraud?"
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The Three Talks:
1. The Meaning Crisis: Finding A Purpose When You've Lost the Point (18 May)
2. The Identity Crisis: How to Truly Be "You" (25 May)
3. The Hope Crisis: Seeing Through the Despair (1 Jun)

Here are some thoughts on music and worship from one of our church elders.Spend time singing with us this coming Sunday ...
20/05/2025

Here are some thoughts on music and worship from one of our church elders.

Spend time singing with us this coming Sunday morning (10am as always).

We suggest adding a sermon podcast (or even just a bit of one) to your daily routine 🍳Head on over to Apple Podcasts to ...
08/05/2025

We suggest adding a sermon podcast (or even just a bit of one) to your daily routine 🍳

Head on over to Apple Podcasts to download and listen to our past sermons (and we’re always grateful for feedback, ratings and reviews so tell us what you think).

Not sure where to begin? Recommendations are:

-Motivation (2024/06/30)
-Alive in Christ (2024/04/07)
-The Narrow Door (2024/01/28)

Coming to Union with kids? We focus on discipleship for all ages so, if you have little people in your family, know that...
14/04/2025

Coming to Union with kids?

We focus on discipleship for all ages so, if you have little people in your family, know that we take teaching children about Jesus very seriously.

We have two classes that run during the service: Tiny Kids (age 2-5), Primary Kids (6-10), and a class for Pre-teens/teens (age 11-14) before the service begins on a Sunday (but only during the school term).

If you've done a little digging about what we believe you probably already know that we’re a Presbyterian church. Becaus...
09/04/2025

If you've done a little digging about what we believe you probably already know that we’re a Presbyterian church.

Because of this we are governed by a group of Elders who have been tasked with: overseeing the pastoral ministry, making sure that the teaching and doctrine of the church is aligned to Biblical standards, the regular preaching of God’s Word (for a few elders in particular), and the administering of the sacraments on a Sunday.

We also have Deacons who help our Elders by tending to various practical concerns in the church, particularly the material care of those in need.

We love talking about church governance and we think it's really important so if you have any questions please send them to our Dms.

At Union Chapel we believe that the gospel has created a community, a new people, who have turned from seeking their own...
25/03/2025

At Union Chapel we believe that the gospel has created a community, a new people, who have turned from seeking their own justification, to living out together the justification that Christ brings.

We are convinced that biblical community is an identity and because of this new identity we aim to share our lives together as extended family, loving, supporting, and encouraging each other as we seek to love Christ and love his world.

Is this something you’re looking for?

We’d love to have you visit us this coming Sunday to find out more about our community.

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Corner Of Kloof Street & Eaton Road
Gardens
8001

Opening Hours

10:00 - 11:30

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