United Methodists killed in Congo flooding
The Rev. Clément Kingombe Lutala said the overnight flooding on May 4 and 5 was catastrophic in the Bushushu village, where one church family lost 13 members. He said 300 people were injured and more than 500 homes have been destroyed.
Church aids flood survivors in Congo
The funds also helped the three other episcopal areas in Congo support pastors and their families who have lost their income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Jean-Paul Dietrich, a United Methodist Board of Global Ministries missionary and representative of Connexio Switzerland based in Lubumbashi.
African churches ease pandemic’s hunger blow
United Methodist congregations continue to support church members and communities struggling with hunger amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Church members among dead in Congo flooding
Thousands of families have been displaced and United Methodist homes, schools and other buildings have been destroyed by flooding in the East Congo Episcopal Area.
Church helps war-displaced families in East Congo
The United Methodist Committee on Relief provided a $100,000 grant to distribute food to more than 5,500 people who fled their homes due to violence.
Bishop visits remote areas of Congo for first time
United Methodist Bishop Gabriel Yemba Unda explores ‘rural realities’ in the East Congo Conference.
United Methodists killed in Congo violence
A resurgence of attacks by armed groups in Beni has left more than 75 church families displaced alongside thousands of others in East Congo.