Introducing the “Africa Voice of Unity” team part 1

Who are we?

The Africa Voice of Unity aka AVU is an emerging team of United Methodists from conferences across Africa. We are clergy and laity, including our youth, serving our denomination in different capacities: delegates from the past as well as the upcoming 2021 General Conference, and leaders in our conferences, districts, and congregations. We join together seeking a successful future for our beloved church in Africa.

 

What are our Goals?

1.     Our Motto is: Unity for a Sustainable United Methodism in Africa.

2.   1.  Teaming to ensure the continuation of the United Methodist Church in Africa even after the next General Conference.

3.    2.  Providing a true biblical and Christ centered direction for the United Methodist Churches in Africa before and after the next General Conference.

4.     3. Building Partnership through connecting Conferences, districts and local Churches in Africa for physical and spiritual growth.

5.    4.  Building a united network of young people across Africa Central Conferences for a sustainable United Methodist Church in Africa.

 

What is our Scope?

 

We work with all the Central Conferences in Africa which includes three central conferences:

Africa: Contains five Episcopal areas, 10 annual conferences and ministry in 11 countries;

Congo: Contains four Episcopal areas, 14 annual conferences, and ministry in nine countries;

West Africa: Contains four Episcopal areas, six annual conferences, and ministry in six countries.

What is our Contact info?

Blog: www.africavoiceofunity.com

Email: africavoicesunity@gmail.com

Facebook name: africavoices Unity

 

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