ecumenism

Council of Churches in Zambia pray for successful hosting of UNWTO General Assembly

July 31, 2013
The Council of Churches in Zambia will embark on mass prayers in Livingstone for the successful hosting of the UNWTO General Assembly, says Fr Emmanuel Chikoya. An Anglican priest, Fr Chikoya, said politicians should affirm each other and criticise constructively as there is no enemy in the political arena but only rivals. ...

Two vacancies: Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations, Ecumenical Peace Observation Initiative. Deadline: May 20

May 15, 2013
1) Research and Advocacy Officer Key Responsibilities With technical support from the EPOIZ Director, the Research and Advocacy Officer will:– Assist in the designing, planning and implementation of an advocacy strategy and campaigns– Work with EPOIZ Director to maintain up-to-date information on peace, justice, non-violence and reconciliation in Zimbabwe– Conduct ...

Pope Benedict XVI sets a good example to change the situation in Africa

February 28, 2013
The recent resignation of the Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI has left many dumbfounded. A decision of great courage from the 85-year old clergyman, his example has created debate as to why the Pope threw in the towel at a time when his church is losing popularity in Europe. The resignation ...

Churches pray in Zengeza for blast-affected families

February 17, 2013
Hundreds of worshippers from different churches recently congregated in Dororo Street, Zengeza, a township of Chitungwiza (30 km south of Harare), following a mysterious blast which claimed five lives, injured some people and damaged up to 12 homes. The prayer session organised by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches saw the Salvation Army, ...

Mary Ward Children’s Home gets USD15,000 donation from former parishioner

February 7, 2013
Mary Ward Children’s Home under the supervision of Roman Catholics and located in Amaveni suburbs in Kwekwe (central Zimbabwe) recently received a USD 15,000 donation from a former member of St Mary’s Parish, Simbarashe Mushete, and wife Amy Kurtz. The donation was sourced from well-wishers in Australia after the children’s home property worth thousands ...

Third Anglican faction church emerges in Zimbabwe

January 28, 2013
The Anglican Church of the Province of Zimbabwe — led by Bishop Nolbert Kunonga — has split with it’s one faction — led by Dr David Kunyongana — announcing that they had formed another church called the Anglican Reformed Church of Zimbabwe. Kunyongana, who had been a priest at Dzivarasekwa, a western suburb of Harare, ...

Zimbabwe’s Oprah: Anglican church members should unite

January 17, 2013
Television personality Rebecca Chisamba, popularly known as Mai Chisamba through her talk show, has dismissed as “malicious, wishful thinking and baseless” allegations that she was involved in an extra-marital affair with Anglican Bishop Nolbert Kunonga. “Maybe it’s a Christmas joke. I don’t actually know where this is coming from, but whichever way, ...

New Beginning Prophetic Conference in Harare (Jan 28-Feb 1)

January 11, 2013
Nat Opare Yeboah Apostolic Ministry presents New Beginning Prophetic Conference Date:Jan 28-Feb 1 Venue: Dutch Reformed Hall (53 Samora Machel Ave, Harare) Contact: 0772 213 434 ...

Video: Zimbabwe’s Pastor Scott Marques at 2012 Newday event in the UK

December 18, 2012
Trumpet Call Agriculture is an ecumenical initiative to feed the nation of Zimbabwe through Christ-centered faith, love and practical action. In the video below, initiative’s co-leader Pastor Scott Marques of the Newfrontiers churches talks to Joel Virgo about the Zimbabwean ministry during his visit to the UK. Marques was there for 2012 Newday, an annual Christian youth festival ...

Dr Goodwill Shana: Corruption is rife in the church

December 17, 2012
Churches in Bulawayo last Thursday commemorated the World Anti-Corruption Day amid revelations that the church has become the most corrupt entity in Zimbabwe. The belated commemorations started with a city march. Various pastors and church heads joined the rest of the world in condemning corruption.  Among the church leaders present ...
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