Central Conferences

Social Concerns

Bishop Mande Muyombo and delegates work in small groups during a tribalism workshop in Kindu, Congo. Photo by Judith Osongo Yanga, UMNS.

Congo United Methodists seek to eradicate tribalism

Delegates and bishops from four episcopal areas gathered for a three-day workshop on tribalism, co-sponsored by the United Methodist Commission on Religion and Race.

Global Health

Two worshippers wash their hands using handwashing kits installed in front of the Tokolote MotoMoto United Methodist Church in the Kindu Nord District. The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries funded the installation of the handwashing stations at local churches in the Eastern Congo Episcopal Area. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UMNS.

Church works to fight, prevent Ebola in Congo

More than 45 people, including a United Methodist lay leader, have died from the virus since a new outbreak was declared Aug. 1 in the Beni District.

Social Concerns

Clergywomen receive leadership training from the Rev. Joseph Bituka during the Kivu Annual Conference in June. Photo by Judith Osongo Yanga, UMNS.

Helping trauma survivors heal in the Congo

Clergywomen learn strategies for leading, evangelizing and counseling faithful in conflict settings.

Central Conferences

Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda (right), with wife Marie Claire Unda, speaks during the 2018 East Congo Annual Conference in Kindu. Bishop Unda launched an initiative to rebuild United Methodist buildings in the Eastern Congo Episcopal Area after civil wars there destroyed many churches and other structures. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UMNS.

Faithful help rebuild Eastern Congo Episcopal Area

Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda’s $1-per-member-per-month initiative focuses on the infrastructure of the church.

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