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Did You Know?

The United Congregational Church in Pacaltsdorp, George, Western Cape, is one of the oldest mission churches in South Africa. It was established in 1825 by the London Missionary Society (LMS) under the leadership of the Reverend Charles Ignatius Pacalt, a Khoi missionary who arrived in the area in 1814. The church building, constructed in 1825, is a significant historical landmark and is considered the oldest mission church in continuous use in South Africa. Pacaltsdorp itself was named after Reverend Pacalt, who played a key role in the spiritual and social development of the Khoi community in the region. The church is a national heritage site, recognized for its historical and architectural value, and remains an active place of worship.

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