Church leaders cancel services in Lusaka in bid to halt cholera outbreak

From ACNS-

Church leaders in Zambia have announced that services in parts of the capital should be cancelled to help halt the spread of cholera. The “epicentres cannot be allowed to hold church programs on Sunday and any other day until further notice,” the Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), which includes the Zambian dioceses of the Church of the Province of Central Africa, said. “Church Services can be held in other areas outside these worst hit areas on Sunday as long the highest levels of hygiene are maintained. Every Church must have adequate and very clean toilets as well as enough clean water. Strictly urge all members to avoid handshakes, hugs, and communal foods.”

The instruction was given in a memo sent to churches by the Revd Canon Emmanuel Chikoya, the general secretary of the CCZ. “We encourage those in less affected areas to conduct very short worship services than the usual after which people are to be encouraged to go to their respective homes without idling and mingling around,” he said.

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http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2018/01/church-leaders-cancel-church-services-in-lusaka-in-bid-to-halt-cholera-outbreak.aspx

Episcopal Relief & Development receives $1.4 million grant to help children in Zambia and Kenya

From ENS-

Episcopal Relief & Development is proud to announce that it has received a $1.4 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand its integrated Early Childhood Development program (ECD) in Zambia and to extend the program into Kenya. The four-year grant will enable the organization and its local partners, Zambia Anglican Council Outreach Programmes (ZACOP) and Anglican Church of Kenya Development Services (ADS-Nyanza), to impact 7,600 families including 14,880 children ages 3 and younger, many of whom are impacted by HIV/AIDS.

“We are extremely grateful for the continued partnership of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and its commitment towards early childhood development and vulnerable children,” said Robert W. Radtke, president of Episcopal Relief & Development. “This generous grant recognizes the significance of our work and represents a strategic priority for Episcopal Relief & Development as we strengthen and expand the program in Zambia and Kenya.”

Episcopal Relief & Development is the recipient of one of 17 grants made by the Hilton Foundation’s Young Children Affected by HIV and AIDS Initiative in 2017, which is aimed at addressing the needs of families affected by the disease, particularly children aged 3 and younger.

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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2017/10/30/episcopal-relief-development-receives-1-4-million-grant-to-help-children-in-zambia-and-kenya/

Anglican conflicts continue

From Zambia-

THE Anglican Diocese of Manicaland has been rocked by divisions after fierce fighting erupted in January over the handling of funds and church administered schools leading to the temporary ex-communication of 40 church officials.

The 40 leaders and congregants mainly from St Agnes Chikanga who have since been restored to their positions had been suspended after complaining about the mishandling of funds raised in 2015 and 2016 to develop St Catherine Girls High School in Rusape.

Of the 40 ex-communicated, 26 of them were arrested and appeared in court charged with inciting violence.

In addition it is said individuals who were handpicked by the diocese leader, Bishop Erick Ruwona to handle finances and administration of schools which include St Catherine Girl's High went on to borrow funds at a local bank to finish up the developments.

It took a personal visit by Zambian Archbishop, Albert Chama, the Church's Province of Central Africa (CPCA) leader to resolve the conflict and reinstate the suspended officials to their positions.

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http://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-107075.html

Adulterous priest Luonde now sues Anglican church for money

From Zambia-

Richard Luonde, the former priest who was kicked out of the Anglican Church for alleged adultery and other sins has now sued the church demanding money.

Luonde also wants the court to force the church to give him back his preaching job so that he continues getting paid, because, he claims he was called by God and wanted to die as a priest.

Lounde, a former St Peter’s Anglican Church priest-in-charge in Kitwe asked the Ndola Industrial Relations Court (IRC) to order the church to give him back his portfolio and pay him to his satisfaction.
“I was called as a priest and I want to die a priest. I want the church to give me back my portfolio and pay what is due to my satisfaction and what else the court will deem fit,” he said.

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https://www.zambianwatchdog.com/adulterous-priest-luonde-now-sues-anglican-church-for-money/comment-page-1/

Abp Welby begins primate visits in Central, Southern Africa

From ACNS-

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrived in Zambia on Monday for a week of visits to fellow primates in the Anglican provinces of Central and Southern Africa.

The visits, which form part of Archbishop Justin’s commitment to visit every primate in the Anglican Communion during his first 18 months in office, will focus on spending time with church leaders and communities and seeing the work of Anglican churches in their local context. He will be accompanied throughout the visits by his wife, Caroline.

This morning the Archbishop arrived in the Zambian capital of Lusaka, where he will spend two days as a guest of the Archbishop of Central Africa and Bishop of Northern Zambia, Albert Chama. This evening he will address Anglicans in Lusaka at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

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http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2014/07/abp-welby-begins-primate-visits-in-central,-southern-africa.aspx

Archbishop begins visit to Central and Southern Africa

From ENS-

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby arrives in Zambia today for a week of visits to fellow primates in the Anglican provinces of Central and Southern Africa.

The visits, which form part of Archbishop Justin’s commitment to visit every primate in the Anglican Communion during his first 18 months in office, will focus on spending time with church leaders and communities and seeing the work of Anglican churches in their local context. He will be accompanied throughout the visits by his wife, Caroline.

Today the Archbishop arrives in the Zambian capital of Lusaka, where he will spend two days as a guest of the Archbishop of Central Africa and Bishop of Northern Zambia, Albert Chama. This evening he will address Anglicans in Lusaka at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/07/01/archbishop-begins-visit-to-central-and-southern-africa/

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit Zambia this week

From Zambia-

THE Archbishop of Canterbury, the head of over 70 million Anglicans worldwide, is expected to visit Zambia this week.

Archbishop Justin Welby and his entourage that includes his wife Caroline would arrive in Zambia on Monday, June 30, 2014 and would pay a courtesy call on finance minister Alexander Chikwanda before visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the venue of the Anglican Consultative Council meeting in 2016.

The Archbishop would then pay a private visit to the Archbishop of Central Africa Albert Chama on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 in Kitwe.

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http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=50850

6 Anglican priests axed

From Zambia-

ANGLICAN Diocese of Lusaka Bishop Right Reverend David Njovu has dismissed six priests from the church after they refused to sign and endorse the revised conditions of service of service.
Five of the priests are Lusaka based while the other one is based in Choma.

The Lusaka-based priest yesterday stormed Daily Mail offices to narrate their ordeal and vowed not to bow down.

Speaking on behalf of other priests, Clement Mackenzi of St Peters Anglican Parish in Libala said Bishop Njovu wanted to replace the conditions of service which were enacted in 2001.

“When we received copies of new conditions of service, we read through them with a lot of care and we observed that they were not in good taste because they were not improving at all…In short, they were bad conditions of service,” Father Mackenzie said.

He said as senior and responsible clergy in the diocese, they refused to endorse the conditions of service and instead wrote Bishop Njovu seeking clarifications on pertinent issues.

Fr Makenzi said in response, Bishop Njovu told them the conditions of service had been attested by the Labour Commissioner and that he was not prepared to change them.

He ordered the priests to accept them.

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http://daily-mail.co.zm/blog/2013/12/14/6-anglican-priests-axed/

‘Guard against human trafficking’

From Zambia-

LIVINGSTONE residents have been urged to be alert and guard against cases of forced labour and human trafficking as the city prepares to co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly in August this year.

Livingstone in Zambia and Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe will co-host the UNWTO General Assembly from August 24 to 29, 2013.

Livingstone Anglican West Parish Father, Emmanuel Chikoya urged residents to be vigilant as some visitors may take advantage of the UNWTO to promise them a better living but recruit them for forced labour.

Fr Chikoya said in an interview that the fact that several international delegates would be flocking to Livingstone with different interests created a perfect environment for people to be trafficked, especially for sexual services and any other forms of cheap labour.

The Livingstone Anglican Church Children’s Project in partnership with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently conducted inter-school debates on human tracking and forced labour at Shungu Primary School.

The project of sensitising the community of Livingstone on human trafficking and forced labour would run for four months.

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http://www.times.co.zm/?p=21162

Police forcefully opens the locked Anglican church in Kitwe

From Zambia-

POLICE working on orders from Anglican Church archbishop Albert Chama have forcefully opened the doors of St Peters congregation in Kitwe, which was locked by irate members in a bid to force the exit of their embattled priest, Father Richard Luonde.

The irate congregants locked St Peters Church in Chimwemwe a fortnight ago accusing Fr Luonde of using church funds to finance priest-cum politician Frank Bwalya and also inappropriate conduct.

Sunday service programmes have failed to take place the previous two Sundays after the church remained locked with a heavy chain and padlocks.

A check last Sunday and the previous Sunday showed the building was still shut and congregants were just milling around the premises when ordinary they were supposed to be in Sunday morning service.

But some congregation members told the Times yesterday that a team of police officers who were accompanied by a few people from the church on Tuesday went to St Peters and broke the chain and the padlock using an axle.

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http://www.lusakatimes.com/2013/06/21/police-forcefully-opens-the-locked-anglican-church-in-kitwe/

Catalyst for Change

From The Living Church-

An African archbishop who’s concerned to keep the Anglican Communion together through tense times has taken a leadership role in the Anglican Alliance.

The Most Rev. Albert Chama of Zambia, archbishop of the Church of the Province of Central Africa, became chairman of the alliance’s global board of trustees in April. In coming months, he plans to shepherd a new program for the international charity’s development, advocacy, and relief work, according to an Anglican Alliance news release.

“The Anglican Alliance can be a catalyst for change, bringing people together across the Communion in our shared mission to build a world free of poverty and injustice,” he said.

For Archbishop Chama, the moment is ripe to harness the potential of an organization that brings together Anglicans from developed and developing nations in a common cause. In 2012, he spoke of the need for Anglicans to work side by side even though their cultural contexts influence what sexual behavior they find acceptable.

“What could happen in Canada cannot be in Africa,” he said about same-sex blessings last year. “What can happen in Africa is not possible in Canada. It’s up to the individual people now to accept that we can work together, but we are different.”

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http://www.livingchurch.org/catalyst-change

"Avoid politics of the belly, care for electorate," Zambian bishop urges politicians

From ACNS-

Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Eastern Zambia, the Rt Revd William Mchombo has challenged Zambian politicians to stop practicing “politics of the belly if they genuinely care for the electorate”.

The bishop made the call during the 10th Synod of the Diocese of Eastern Zambia held from the 2 to 5 May at St Luke’s Cathedral in Msoro, an area in the Eastern Province of Zambia.

“The crossing of opposition members of parliament to the ruling party thereby necessitating the holding of by-elections has become another matter of great concern,” noted the Bishop.
In the statement that addressed various social, economic and political aspects of the country, the bishop emphasised that public funds should be channeled towards developmental activities such as education and health.

Governance

“While it is appreciated that no-one is breaking the law by crossing the floor, this is one occurrence that can easily be avoided if indeed the people involved genuinely care for the electorate and not practicing what is now known as politics of the belly,” said Bishop Mchombo was referring to the recent trend of Zambian opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) stepping down and defecting to the ruling Patriot Front party with the hope of being adopted and contesting again under the ruling party.

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http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/digest/index.cfm/2013/5/15/Avoid-politics-of-the-belly-care-for-electorate-Zambian-bishop-urges-politicians

Central Africa’s Anglicans helping women tackle violence

From ENS-

 “The statistics on gender-based violence in Zambia are appalling,” says Grace Mazala Phiri, national programmes director for the Anglican Church in Zambia.

As an example she cited a survey conducted in Chipata, a town in Eastern Zambia, from January to March last year. “[This] revealed that within three months alone more than 1,000 women were victims of battering, while over 50 women were raped.

“Cases of child abuse were more than 100, with 12 people reported as having died as a result of gender-based violence.”

Zambia, is not the only country in Africa that struggles with gender-based violence. It is an issue that cuts across culture, race, religion and socio-economic status. It is defined by the Southern African Development Protocol on Gender and Development as: “All acts perpetuated against women, men, boys and girls on the basis of their sex which causes or could cause them physical, sexual, psychological, emotional or economic harm, including the threat to take such acts…”

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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2013/02/18/central-africas-anglicans-helping-women-tackle-violence/

In Zambia, Episcopal Relief & Development builds on success of malaria-prevention work

From ENS-

Malaria, HIV/AIDS and acute diarrhea continue to be among the main health challenges in Zambia, yet pneumonia is the second leading cause of mortality among children under five in the Central African country.
Episcopal Relief & Development -- in partnership with the Global Alliance on Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), Zambia's ministry for health and the Zambian Anglican Council (ZAC) -- is planning to roll out a pneumonia vaccination program in 2012, building local capacity but offering periodic guidance in combating the respiratory condition, Stephen Dsizi, technical director for NetsforLife®, told ENS during a three-day training program in Lusaka, Zambia.

Episcopal Relief & Development has worked in partnership with ZAC -- the body that represents all five dioceses and health and training institutions for the Anglican Church in Zambia – in combating malaria through the NetsforLife® program, an Episcopal Relief & Development-sponsored partnership that has won awards and earned widespread respect for saving millions of lives in Africa. The pilot project was launched in Zambia in 2005, and a decrease in malaria cases of more than 50 percent has been reported in some areas. ZAC includes three representatives from each diocese -- the bishop, one priest and one lay person.

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http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79425_129250_ENG_HTM.htm

Anglican priest urges selfless leadership

From Zambia-

THE Church should unite this year and vote for the common good of the nation, says Fr Charlie Thomson.

Fr Thomson, who is dean of the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross, said in an interview during Palm Sunday that Christians should demonstrate unity and vote for leaders that would further the development of the nation and engineer its progressive future.

“This is a time when we put our differences away, like we are gathered now. All political parties, all of our positions in the society, who we are should not matter. It is possible for us to have a variety of ideologies but still come together as one and vote in the common interest of the nation,” Fr Thomson said.

He said those that had registered as voters should not miss out on the opportunity to shape the development of the country.

“A vote is a voice. It’s not just to register but exercise your right to vote. There are many people that register but don’t go to vote. When you vote, whether you are voting for a political party or individuals, you will be voting for the common good of the country. You will be voting for the betterment of the lives of people, not looking at individual differences at this point. It is important to see a common good as the focus rather than to see ideologies just for one party,” he said.

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http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=19881

Zambian bishop installed as sixth Archbishop of Central Africa Province

From ACNS-

The installation of the sixth Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Central Africa, Albert Chama who is also Bishop of Northern Zambia, took place on Sunday 20 March 2011.
The installation service which took place at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka, Zambia was taken by Bishop Ishmael Mukuwanda, Bishop of Central Zimbabwe. Bishop Ishmael, being the senior bishop in the Province, also gave a charge to Archbishop Albert in his homily (attached below).

The Archbishop of Canterbury was represented by the USPG General Secretary Bishop Michael Doe who delivered greetings to the Province and to Archbishop Albert. The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, Katherine Schori was represented by Bishop Herbert Donovan who also brought fraternal greetings from TEC and the Presiding Bishop. The Diocese of Bath and Wells which is linked to the Zambian dioceses was represented by Mrs Jenny Humphreys who is the World Mission Advisor. Other representatives came from Trinity Church Wall Street represented by Canon Benjamin Lubege-Musoke and Council of Anglican Provinces in Africa which was represented by its General Secretary Canon Grace Kaiso.

The republican President Mr Rupiah Bwezani Banda, the first Lady Thandiwe and some Cabinet Ministers were also in attendance. Others were ecumenical partners from the Roman Catholic Church and the Council of Churches in Zambia.

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http://www.anglicancommunion.org/acns/news.cfm/2011/3/23/ACNS4826

Zambia: Anglicans Disown Partisan Clergy

From Zambia-

THE Anglican Church has disowned priests who make statements that do not align with the Church's stance of not engaging in partisan politics or uttering antagonistic statements.

And the Church has launched an electoral process training programme for its clergy in Zambia in view of the forthcoming general elections.

Anglican Province of Central Africa acting Secretary William Muchombo said the Church's priests should remain non-partisan and uphold the integrity of the Church.

Bishop Muchombo said the Church did not support any political party but was free to speak on various issues affecting its flock.

He said in an interview that the Church was clear on what conduct it expected from its clergy before, during and after the elections.

Bishop Muchombo said Anglican priests should not be partisan in their conduct and should not make antagonistic statements that bordered on taking sides with any political party.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201102240273.html

David Livingstone and the Anglican Church

From Zambia-

AFRICA has lost many of its greats in death, presidents, kings, the rich and famous, but his was the longest funeral procession ever to be seen on the African continent.

A legend breathed his last on Zambian soil; his heart was buried in the bowels of his beloved Africa, at Chitambo but his body was escorted by a countless number of admirers to the Indian Ocean.

Seldom are God’s great giants honoured by the world but Dr David Livingstone joins the class of men who rank as the greatest explorers the world has ever produced. Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Charles Lindbergh, Edmund Hillary, and Neil Armstrong all have thrilled the world with their exploits.
Add the name of Livingstone who opened up Africa to civilisation and Christianity.

No wonder the natives gave him the longest funeral procession in history, after burying his heart under a tree near the place where he died.

Many would wonder if his death, which resulted from a bout of malaria was worth it. Many still would wonder if giving a name to the mighty Mosi-o-tunya Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, was all what remains of his memory.

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http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=15569

Ronnie castigates Anglican priest

From The Daily Mail- Zambia

CHIEF Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha has castigated Anglican Priest Richard Luonde for allegedly issuing disparaging remarks against President Banda.

Lieutenant-General Shikapwasha said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that President Banda has the interest of all Zambians at heart regardless of their standing in society.

Father Luonde was yesterday quoted as accusing President Banda of defending thieves and attacking donors.

The priest was quoted as saying posterity will judge President Banda harshly as it has allegedly become clear that he is more concerned about the welfare of former President Frederick Chiluba.

But Gen. Shikapwasha said Father Luonde’s statement is shocking to say the least as the church has always been known to be partners with Government.
He said it is surprising that a man of God can utter such a statement without substantiating his claims.
Gen. Shikapwasha said it is not true that President Banda is shielding Dr Chiluba.

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http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/media/news/viewnews.cgi?category=8&id=1283417674

Zambia: Wrangles Are an Affront to the Church

From AllAfrica-

THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has said wrangles that have characterised the African Methodist Episcopal Church and United Church of Zambia (UCZ) in the recent past are an affront to the body of Christ.

CCZ general secretary Suzanne Matale said in an interview in Lusaka on Monday that the Church represented peace, unity and reconciliation and should, therefore, not be a place for riots and confusion.

Reverend Matale said one of the pillars of resolving conflicts was dialogue, and the Church should show the way in handling differences.

She said the Church should not resort to personal confrontations to resolve issues.

Rev Matale said the Church should follow the set procedure in their congregations when dealing with issues, in line with the scriptures.

Wrangles recently erupted in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and UCZ Matero Congregation in Lusaka over allegations of misapplication of church funds and issues of immorality.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201005260843.html