Online memorial service for Rev. Dr Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel
The World Council of Churches (WCC) will remember the life and work of Rev. Prof. Dr Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel with an online memorial service on 4 June at 4pm CET.
Plaatjies van Huffel, known as a transformative church leader in sub-Saharan Africa, passed away on 19 May. The South African pastor and academic had been serving as the WCC president from Africa since 2013.
WCC members of governance and staff will lead and participate in prayer, music and a memorial liturgy. WCC moderator Dr Agnes Abuom will offer a memorial message, and WCC presidents and staff will present many tributes to Plaatjies van Huffel.
Programme for the memorial service of Rev. Prof. Dr Mary Anne Plaatjies van Huffel
Message from Dr Agnes Abuom to the memorial service and funeral in South Africa