Democratic Republic of Congo

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) celebrates more than a century of ministry in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. Our engagement in the Congo involves ministry through mission personnel and our partner church relationships. The PC(USA) joins its partners in Congo in a holistic approach to ministry that includes education and leadership development, health ministries, community development, evangelism and new church development.

An exciting history of Presbyterian witness for basic human rights began with William Sheppard, Presbyterian missionary to Congo, in the 1890s. The church continues to grow and provide a vibrant ministry Plagued by years of unrest and poor leadership, the Congolese people are patiently working toward building a strong Congo. In-depth Background.

The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 39, 41

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October 25, 2009 [Presbyterian Outlook] Defining mission by example: Pakistan and Democratic Republic of the Congo
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September 8, 2009 WCC condemns sexual violence against women in Democratic Republic of Congo
August 2009 Central Africa Strategy document
August 18, 2009 [WCC] Violence affects not only eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo
July 30, 2009 [WCC] Congolese Churches Doing ‘An Enormous Job’ / An interview with Finnish international aid worker Anna Muinonen
July 27, 2009 [WCC] Churches support victims of rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo
July 23, 2009 [WCC] People in DRC are yearning for peace, Living Letters team is told
July 21, 2009 [ENI] Congo needs foreign intruders to leave, says church head
July 17, 2009 [WCC] Kobia urges churches to acknowledge existence of violence against women in Congo
June 26, 2009 Peacemaking Program: Urge Senators to Cosponsor the Congo Conflict Minerals Act
Spring 2009 Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo
April 8, 2009 Foods Resource Bank Congo Micro Devru program supporting PDA project
April 2009 Addressing the root causes of HIV through a community development model
February 17, 2009 Twelve new PC(USA) mission workers begin service
February 2009  PC(USA) Washington Office Annual Report / International Peace and Justice
January 5, 2009  [ENI] Still room at the inn as Congo’s poorest offer war displaced shelter
January 2–4, 2009 Global food crisis emphasis: Violence and food insecurity in Congo
November 20, 2008  PDA Situation reports: Internally displaced persons; fighting in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
November 19, 2008  [ENI] Africa religious leaders say Congo conflict is over resources
November 12, 2008  [ENI] Congo families who take refugees are themselves at risk, says ACT
November 11, 2008  [WCC] People are tired of war, church leaders will tell presidents of D.R. Congo and Rwanda
October 29, 2008 [ENI] Church leaders ready to talk to both sides in Congo fighting
August 2008 Crisis in Eastern Congo
July 2008  "Blood phones" by William Thomas
April 2008  From dreams to reality
Spring 2008 The Presbyterian Church of Congo and the Presbyterian Church of Kinshasa will be recipients of Presbyterian Women's Birthday Offering

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Congo Mission Network

• 2009 meeting date: Oct. 21–Oct. 22 (in conjunction with the Mission Celebration), Cincinnati, Ohio
• For information contact Jeff Boyd, Doug Welch or Lacey Gilliam

The Congo Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies.

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