Democratic Republic Of Congo Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/democratic_republic_of_congo/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Democratic Republic Of Congo Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/democratic_republic_of_congo/ 32 32 Global Ministries grieves with Disciples of Christ Church of the Congo, Brazzaville (EDCC) over the loss of Rev. Peter Bongondé https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-grieves-with-disciples-of-christ-church-of-the-congo-brazzaville-edcc-over-the-loss-of-rev-peter-bongonde/ Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11:19 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58746 Rev. Peter Bongondé, 68, was born on July 17, 1956, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, and passed away on February 25, 2025, in Brazzaville. He was a dedicated soldier following his Commander, Jesus Christ, and served for 30 years at … Read more

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]]> An Update on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) https://www.globalministries.org/an-update-on-the-situation-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/ Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:11:08 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58433 On January 23, 2025, the conflict between the March 23 Movement (M23) and the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the Democratic Republic of Congo intensified when Rwanda deployed troops to support the M23 rebels, who were advancing toward Goma, the … Read more

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]]> Prayer Alert for Eastern Part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) https://www.globalministries.org/prayer-alert-for-eastern-part-of-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:58:16 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=58426 From the All Africa Conference of Churches “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) Dear Ecumenical Family, Greetings from the All Africa Conference of Churches. The AACC is requesting for … Read more

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]]> Tell President Biden: Do Not Allow Our Tax Dollars to Fund Conflict in The Congo! https://www.globalministries.org/tell-president-biden-do-not-allow-our-tax-dollars-to-fund-conflict-in-the-congo/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:02:05 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57265 Rwanda and Uganda, U.S. allies, have pursued a quarter century war of aggression and plunder against the Congolese people. They have invaded the Democratic Republic of Congo twice (1996 & 1998). The 1998 invasion triggered the deaths of 5.4 million … Read more

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]]> Pray with the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 13, 2024 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-october-13-2024/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=56199 Lectionary Selection:  Mark 10:17-31 Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo Our loving God, creator of abundance, we pray that your peace will descend on the DRC and that your greatness will be manifested. We pray that those in various positions of … Read more

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]]> Mpox: A Growing Emergency on the African Continent https://www.globalministries.org/mpox-a-growing-emergency-on-the-african-continent/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:21:45 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=56429 It is imperative that the international community raise awareness and proactively address and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.  In August 2024, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization declared the surge of the … Read more

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]]> Statements on Climate Change and Peace from the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) https://www.globalministries.org/statements-on-climate-change-and-peace-from-the-all-africa-conference-of-churches-aacc/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:40:46 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=55883 Jump to the statement on Peace in Africa  AACC STATEMENT ON THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE IN KENYA AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRIES   We, the members of the General Committee of the All Africa Conference of Churches met in Nairobi, Kenya … Read more

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]]> Pray with the Democratic Republic of Congo, October 15, 2023 https://www.globalministries.org/resource/pray-with-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-october-15-2023/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?post_type=resource&p=52122 Lectionary Selection:  Philippians 4:1-9 Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo Dear God of Peace,Dear God of all that is noble, just, pure and beautiful, We rejoice.  We always rejoice, even though we lack not reason for tears. We thank you … Read more

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]]> Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Denis Mukwege, to speak about Congo at Morehouse College https://www.globalministries.org/nobel-peace-prize-laureate-dr-denis-mekwege-to-speak-about-congo-at-morehouse-college/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:09:44 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=52724 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Denis Mukwege will speak about the Challenge and Promise of the Congo at Morehouse College’s Crown Forum, on Monday, 25 September 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT. Dr. Denis Mukwege is a physician/gynecologist, human … Read more

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]]> Global Ministries mourns passing of Monsignor Daniel Ngoy Boliya, Rector at Protestant University in Congo (PUC) https://www.globalministries.org/global-ministries-mourns-passing-of-monsignor-daniel-ngoy-boliya-rector-at-protestant-university-in-congo-puc/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:00:29 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=50576 Global Ministries is sad to share news of the passing of Monsignor Daniel Ngoy Boliya, Rector at Protestant University in Congo (PUC), for my Weekly Update. He was the Rector at PUC for 40 years and an important figure for … Read more

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