Africa Central Conference

Central Conferences
Central Congo Bishop Daniel O. Lunge (from right), East Congo Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda and other episcopal leaders pray for members of the Africa University community during a worship service Sept. 4 in the Kwang Lim Chapel on campus at the Africa Colleges of Bishops retreat in Mutare, Zimbabwe. During the Sept. 2-5 meeting, 11 episcopal leaders from the continent pledged their support for worldwide regionalization and expressed a commitment to remain in The United Methodist Church. Photo by Eveline Chikwanah, UM News.

African bishops commit to church unity

During the Africa Colleges of Bishops meeting, 11 episcopal leaders from the African continent pledged their support for worldwide regionalization and expressed a commitment to stay in the United Methodist connection.
Mission and Ministry
Florence Kachingwe (left, in pink skirt), chairperson of The Class of 81 Charitable Foundation, sings and dances with kids at Fairfield Children’s Home, a United Methodist-affiliated children’s home in Mutare, Zimbabwe. The foundation, started by former students at United Methodist Hartzell High School, donated food and other supplies to the school. Photo by Tafadzwa Gumbochuma.

Former students give back to families in need

Nine Hartzell High School students who completed their studies in 1981 have launched a foundation to help care for poor communities in southern Africa.
Theology and Education
Africa University choir performs during the school's 30th congregation of the conferment of degrees on June 8 in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Photo courtesy of Africa University Facebook page.

Africa University celebrates 30th graduation

More than 560 students from 22 countries received degrees during Africa University’s 30th graduation ceremony. Nearly 58% of this year’s graduates are women. Former Mozambican President Joaquim Chissano was the keynote speaker at the pan-African United Methodist university’s commencement.
General Conference
Diane Brown, a Michigan Conference delegate and chair of the credentials committee, gives a report on delegate numbers during the April 29 afternoon plenary of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Absent delegates in spotlight at General Conference

Chair of credentials committee reports the latest numbers but without specificity as to the underrepresentation of African delegates.

Sign up for our newsletter!

Subscribe Now
Loading

United Methodist Communications is an agency of The United Methodist Church

©2024 United Methodist Communications. All Rights Reserved