Congo Central Conference

During the Ebola epidemic, East Congo Area Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda washes his hands and is helped by the Rev. Jean-Paul Omole, superintendent of the Goma District, during the Kivu Annual Conference in June 2019. Photo By Chadrack Londe, UM News.

Churches celebrate end of 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak

United Methodist churches played a part in helping to share health and prevention information, as well as work to prevent the stigma Ebola survivors often face.

Local Church

Tariro Chinofura of the Gaberone United Methodist Church health committee checks the temperature of a church member before the first post-lockdown worship service May 31 in Gaberone, Botswana. The country lifted the ban on religious gatherings but issued health guidelines targeted at fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by David Mandiyanike, Gaberone United Methodist Church.

African churches begin to reopen

As countries ease lockdown restrictions, in-person services resume for some, while others proceed with caution.

Mission and Ministry

People walk over a wooden bridge built by United Methodist Men of Sange after the original bridge was washed away by mid-April flooding in Uvira, Congo. Photo by Philippe Kituka Lolonga, UM News.

Church aids flood survivors in Congo

Donations from Switzerland Methodist Church, Wespath also help pastors and their families struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local Church

Mwinyi Taluhumbu, president of United Methodist Men in Eastern Congo, checks the corn in a field cultivated by the men’s group. The crop is providing cornmeal for pastors from United Methodist urban churches who are struggling amid the coronavirus confinement. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

African churches ease pandemic’s hunger blow

United Methodist congregations continue to support church members and communities struggling with hunger amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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