Central Conferences

Nigeria church yearns for reconciliation

A change in leadership represents a long-awaited remedy for decades of conflict, writes the Rev. Dr. Eunice Iliya.

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.

Disaster Relief

Children share food distributed by The United Methodist Church in Andranokaky in southern Madagascar. Members of Ambodifasika United Methodist Church on the island distributed the supplies to people affected by climate change. Photo by Justin Rakotoarimanana.

Church addresses food insecurity in Madagascar

With help from UMCOR, members of Ambodifasika United Methodist Church distributed food and other support to people affected by climate change.

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