Democratic Republic of Congo
United Methodists Killed in Congo Violence
A resurgence of civilian killings has left at least 25 United Methodists dead and more than 75 church families displaced. Read more
A Primer on American Subsidies to Central Conferences
Dr. David W. Scott examines the many ways – including their "fair share" apportionments" – that American United Methodists support missions and ministries in the UMC's Central Conferences. Read more
Is Suffering the Cause of UMC Growth in the Congo?
The history of conflict and peacemaking in the Democratic Republic of Congo have set the context for United Methodist membership growth in the region, writes Dr. David W. Scott. Read more
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What's Going On in the Congo?
Civil conflicts and natural disasters are but two of the challenges facing United Methodists in the Democratic Republic of Congo, writes Dr. David W. Scottt of UM & Global. Read more
Text Messages Educate about Ebola in Congo
Communicators' text messages are helping to alert people in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever and how to avoid it. Read more
Mission Tour Reveals Congo Partnership's Lifesaving Impact
A team from the Eastern Pennsylvania and Peninsula-Delaware Conferences finds accomplishments and continuing needs in a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more
Rebels Loot United Methodist Health Centers in DR Congo
Looting by Mai-Mai rebels left two United Methodist health centers completely empty of supplies and equipment. Read more
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Eastern Pennsylvania Teams Visit DRC, Puerto Rico to Explore Mission Needs
Eastern Pennsylvania will join colleagues from the neighboring Peninsula-Delaware conference to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo, while a second team will head to Puerto Rico. Read more
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'Last Missionary' Bob Walters Died as He Lived, on His Bicycle
The Rev. Bob Walters, who pioneered a new kind of mutual mission outreach in Africa, died unexpectedly July 31 from a massive heart attack while riding his bicycle in Indiana. Read more
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Bringing Back Peace in Congo
Newly installed Bishop Mande Muyombo, formerly on staff with Global Ministries, wants to bring United Methodist resources even more to making peace between warring ethnic factions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more
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Religious Leaders Explore Message of Peace in Burundi, DRC
Growing instability in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where United Methodists are working for peace, has drawn attention from the World Council of Churches and the United Nations. Read more
New Fighting in DR Congo; Superintendent Dies from Illness
A new round of armed violence has broken out in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the stress of the conflict has reportedly hastened the death of an ailing district superintendent in the disputed region. Read more
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Congolese United Methodists Struggle to Make Peace after Ethnic Violence
United Methodists in southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo are working intensely to halt armed violence between two warring ethnic groups and facilitate peace in the troubled region. Read more
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A New Mission for Our Time
The struggle to hold on to hope in these chaotic times requires our witness to God's love and justice as Jesus taught, writes Cynthia B. Astle Read more
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The True Meaning of Mission Work
In a video recommended by the blog UM & Global, United Methodist missionaries Donna and Jonathan Baker tell their experiences with the differences in how Americans and Congolese interact with their children Read more
Protesters Arrested, Residents Fearful in Congo Unrest
Bodies are still being recovered from an Aug. 13 massacred in Beni, DR Congo, and residents are afraid to harvest their crops, writes Judith Yanga for United Methodist News Service. Read more
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Episcopal Leadership and the Complexities of Political Witness in an International Denomination
For a global denomination such as The United Methodist Church, Christian responses to diverse political situations requires giving church leaders the flexibility to do what is most right for their contexts, writes Dr. David W. Scott. Read more
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Boston School of Theology Alum Gunned Down in Congo
The Rev. Vincent Machozi, an alumnus of UMC-related Boston University School of Theology, was gunned down March 20 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, apparently for his work in documenting human rights abuses in the war-torn country. Read more
Congolese, French Methodist History
United Methodism has a surprising history in Francophone Africa, and David W. Scott suggests we brush up on it with the latest resources. Read more
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Church Official: In Congo, Every Day is 9/11
United Methodist officials meet with leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding the violence that continues to plague the central African nation. Read more