Mozambique Episcopal Area

The Rev. Éric Kalumba greets a church member after worship at Ambodifasika United Methodist Church in Ambodifasika, Madagascar. Kalumba, a missionary with the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, is charged with planting new United Methodist churches across the island. Photo by Esdras Rakotoarivony, UM News.

Missionary strives to grow church in Madagascar

The Rev. Éric Kalumba is on a mission to spread the Gospel and establish new United Methodist churches across the island.

Violence

Protesters run from police during a "national shutdown" against the election outcome in Luis Cabral township in Maputo, Mozambique, on Nov. 7, 2024. Deadly protests continued after Mozambique’s top court in December confirmed the ruling party candidate’s victory. The political unrest also has disrupted United Methodist Church activities in the country. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko.

Church promotes peace amid political unrest in Mozambique

United Methodists are holding services, praying for peace and encouraging church members to refrain from involvement in protests.

Mission and Ministry

Bishop Joaquina Filipe Nhanala of the Mozambique Episcopal Area has helped launch an online giving platform to fund local projects that support community health, pastor salaries, evangelism efforts and more. File photo by João Filimone Sambo, UM News.

Mozambique conferences launch online giving

United Methodists can now support local programs and economic sustainability in the country through the new Local Advance Project giving platform.

Mission and Ministry

Students sing at the United Methodist Tsalala Primary School near Maputo, Mozambique. The school is housed on the same property as a training center supported by Tsalala United Methodist Church. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Church center equips, empowers young women

The United Methodist-supported Tsalala Training Center in Mozambique teaches girls and teens seamstress skills and educates them about early marriages and other social issues.

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