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Grace Family Church uMhlanga Campus

uMhlanga

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Grace Family Church’s uMhlanga Campus is one of five campuses of Grace Family Church, a contemporary, independent Christian church based in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.​

Overview

Grace Family Church (often called “Grace”) was founded with a mission to love God, love people, and make a difference. The church embraces a “come as you are” culture that welcomes people from all walks of life to explore faith in Jesus Christ in a relaxed, modern environment.​
The uMhlanga campus is the main and founding site of Grace Family Church, dedicated in 2005 following a move to a prominent site at 400 uMhlanga Rocks Drive.​

Location and Contact

  • Address: 400 uMhlanga Rocks Drive, uMhlanga, Durban, South Africa​
  • Phone: 031 575 9300​
  • Email: [email protected]​
  • Website: grace.org.za/umhlanga-campus​

Service Times

Sunday services are held at:

  • 07:30 AM
  • 09:15 AM
  • 11:00 AM
  • 17:30 PM​

Ministries

The uMhlanga Campus offers specialized ministries for all age groups:

  • Grace Kids: For children aged 1–12, providing structured worship, story time, and creative Bible-based learning.​
  • Grace Youth: A safe community for teenagers to connect, grow spiritually, and explore life through faith-centered mentoring.​
  • Small Groups (GroupLife): Regular midweek groups for fellowship, Bible study, and personal growth.​

Leadership and Vision

Grace Family Church is led by Senior Pastor Wayne Taylor, with Mark and Christine van Pletzen as founding pastors.​
The church practices transparent and accountable governance, emphasizing that every member is a minister, each equipped with gifts to impact the world.​

Broader Church Network

Besides uMhlanga, Grace operates campuses in Riverside (Durban North), Ballito (North Coast), Cornubia (Blackburn area), and an Online Campus for digital worshippers.​

Grace Family Church’s uMhlanga campus is known regionally for its vibrant worship, community outreach, and inclusive Christian discipleship, serving as a central hub for faith, growth, and impact in Durban’s northern suburbs.

Hours

Saturday 09:00–17:00 Tuesday 06:30–18:00 Wednesday 06:30–18:00 Thursday 06:30–18:00 Friday 06:30–18:00 Monday 06:30–18:00