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Congo Central Conference

Disaster Relief
Richard Mushitu, the Tanganyika Episcopal Area’s Disaster Management coordinator, helps distribute bags of flour during an emergency humanitarian aid distribution organized by The United Methodist Church. The project, funded by the United Methodist Committee on Relief and local resources, provided food and essential non-food items to 700 people affected by devastating floods and forced displacement in the Nyunzu and Kalemie territories of Congo. Photo courtesy of the Disaster Management Office of the Tanganyika Episcopal Region.

Church brings aid, hope to Tanganyika
The United Methodist Church, with support from UMCOR and local resources, has provided food in the Tanganyika region, which has been challenged by devastating floods and the fallout from conflicts in eastern Congo.
Global Health
Bishop Nelson Kalombo Ngoy of the Tanganyika Episcopal Area (center, in blue suit) and the Rev. Alpher K. Sylvester of the New York Conference (right, in light jacket) stand amid a group of clergy and community members with hands raised in prayer during an outreach visit in Kalemie, Congo. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

New bishop brings big dreams to Tanganyika
Bishop Nelson Kalombo Ngoy shares his vision for addressing the critical lack of medical care in the newly created episcopal area.
Violence
A woman speaks during a dialogue session in Goma, Congo, aimed at helping survivors of sexual violence heal and connect with others facing the same trauma. The workshops are part of a United Methodist program that offers psychological support and vocational training to women affected by violence and insecurity in the region. Photo courtesy of the East Congo Episcopal Area health board.

Supporting sexual violence survivors in Congo
A project funded by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is providing psychological support and vocational training for women affected by insecurity in the region.
Worship
Éliane Muland and Esther Mwinkeu, members of the New Covenant United Methodist Choir, record music at a new church studio in Manika, Congo. The choir’s members raised money to build the new studio and a rehearsal room that can be rented out to community groups. The income will support the ministries of the choir’s home church, Jerusalem United Methodist. Photo by Jenovic Mandandj, UM News.

New studio helps choir spread God’s message
The New Covenant United Methodist Choir in Congo raised nearly $50,000 for a modern recording studio that will benefit members, the community and church ministries.

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