SA church growing fast in London

The multi-denominational SA Gemeente (South African Congregation) serves mostly Afrikaans-speaking South Africans in London. It is housed at City Temple, an historic church building. Pastor Dawie van Vuuren (41) heads the church, which is one of the fastest-growing Christian groups in London. The church became a rally point for South Africans during the recent bomb blasts in London, tracking down South Africans in London on behalf of worried relatives back home, working closely with the SA High Commission. Pastor Dawie, born in Bela-Bela (Warmbaths) was posted with his wife and 3 children to London in 2000. The SA Congregation was started about 10 years ago and took off once young South Africans became eligible for the working holiday visa.