Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/africa/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Thu, 09 May 2024 17:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Africa Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/africa/ 32 32 All Africa Conference of Churches Male Champion for Gender Justice receives the 2024 Women of Substance Award for promoting Gender Equality in Malawi https://www.globalministries.org/aacc-male-champion-for-gender-justice-receives-the-2024-women-of-substance-award-for-promoting-gender-equality-in-malawi/ Thu, 09 May 2024 16:10:15 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55372 Originally shared by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) here. With the intention of empowering men to be at the forefront of ending Gender Based Violence, the AACC in 2020 established the Male champions for Gender Justice platform in … Read more

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]]> Pray with the Republic of Congo, May 5, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-the-republic-of-congo-may-5-2024/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=54352 Lectionary Selection: John 15:9-17 Prayers for the Republic of Congo O God of love and fidelity, You send us as Disciples to care for one another, live the Gospel, and dwell in hope. We are infinitely grateful to you for this … Read more

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]]> Green Faith Ambassadors https://www.globalministries.org/green-faith-ambassadors/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:06:11 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55030 by Phyllis Byrd who serves with the Organization of Africa Instituted Churches (OAIC) in Kenya. “The Harvest is Plentiful but the labors are few”? (Matthew 9:37-38) Prayer Jehovah Rapha, during this period of Lent, as we reflect on the death … Read more

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]]> Pray with Lesotho, April 7, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-lesotho-april-7-2024/ Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=54222 Lectionary Selection: John 20:19-31 Prayers for Lesotho Almighty Father, we humbly approach you, burdened for Lesotho as it marks its 200th anniversary. In the halls of parliament, where destinies are shaped, we implore your transformative touch. Guide leaders with a selfless … Read more

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]]> Leader Formation at Kgolagano College https://www.globalministries.org/leader-formation-at-kgolagano-college/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:40:45 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54728 Written by: Paul Chimhungwe, who serves with Kgolagano College, Botswana. The beautiful Botswana sunrise reminds me daily that our God is at work in this part of the continent. As a mission co-worker, I am just participating in what the Almighty is … Read more

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]]> United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) Speaks on Unmasking Germany’s Questionable Alliances: Namibia’s Resolute Stand for Justice https://www.globalministries.org/united-congregational-church-of-southern-africa-uccsa-speaks-on-unmasking-germanys-questionable-alliances-namibias-resolute-stand-for-justice/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:44:13 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54602 Context The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), One Church in seven countries, including Namibia, has been actively involved in social and political issues. This comes after Germany’s recent support of what it calls the “genocidal intent” of the … Read more

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]]> UCCSA Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict: Promoting Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation https://www.globalministries.org/uccsa-statement-on-israel-palestine-conflict-promoting-peace-justice-and-reconciliation/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54599 In a historic step the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA)-SA Synod issued a clear statement in support of the non-violent Palestinian struggle. The church’s national conference approved the resolution on 10 July 2016. The UCCSA was the only … Read more

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]]> All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) signs an MoU with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre https://www.globalministries.org/all-africa-conference-of-churches-aacc-signs-an-mou-with-the-kofi-annan-international-peacekeeping-training-centre/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:39:13 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54323 Originally posted by the AACC on their website. On 1st February 2024, the AACC General Secretary Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki, and the Kofi Annan International Peace Training Centre (KAIPTC), Commandant Major General Richard Addo Gyane signed a Memorandum of Understanding … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Donna Kaye Dudley. https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-is-saddened-to-learn-of-the-death-of-donna-kaye-dudley/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:07:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=54317 Global Ministries is saddened to learn of the death of Donna Kaye Dudley. Donna Kaye Gunther Dudley passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born to the late Martin Edward … Read more

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]]> Pray with Sierra Leone, February 11, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-sierra-leone-february-11-2024/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=53896 Lectionary Selection:  Mark 9:2-9 Prayers for Sierra Leone   “MASTER, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE…” Mark 9.5  We can get so engaged in our worship and enjoy the thrill of it. We feel the personal emotional encounter with the Lord … Read more

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