Mozambique Episcopal Area

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.

Bishops

Bishop João Somane Machado, who led The United Methodist Church’s Mozambique Area for nearly 20 years, is remembered as a man of integrity and a role model for other African bishops. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishop Machado, father figure and revered leader, dies

Mozambique’s third bishop is being remembered as a ‘statesman of integrity’ who mentored many young people and contributed to the growth of The United Methodist Church.

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