News

Asia Theological Consultation

USPG staff Rev’d Canon Dr Peniel Rajkumar, Rev’d Davidson Solanki and Dr Paulo Ueti travelled to Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Asia Theological Consultation.

Triangle of Hope: 3 dioceses. 3 continents. 3 years.

The Triangle of Hope Youth Pilgrimage visited the USPG office and shared about their mission to transform the long history, ongoing effects and continuing presence of slavery in our world through repentance, reconciliation and mission.

USPG welcomes Archbishop Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith

USPG welcomed Archbishop Cyril Ben-Smith, Archbishop of the Church of the Province of West Africa, to the office on 26th July 2023.

General Synod: USPG X Christian Aid talk Climate Change

USPG and Christian Aid challenged General Synod members to think about how the church’s global links can help fight the climate crisis.

General Synod: USPG and the Diocese in Europe report back on Ukraine appeal

Staff from USPG and the Diocese in Europe were joined by members of the General Synod as they reported on how the joint appeal, launched last year, has supported refugees from Ukraine across Europe.

Every Flock Needs a Shepherd: The Noketshe Family in St Kitts & Nevis

In early 2021, the Noketshe family moved from the Diocese of Port Elizabeth in South Africa to serve in St Kitts & Nevis as part of the USPG Exchanging Places Programme. Read and watch as Rev’d Thanduxolo Noketshe explains how this has been a time of change and growth for his family and the local church.

Church response to Cyclone Mocha

With winds estimated at around 150 mph, Cyclone Mocha is one of the strongest cyclones ever recorded in Myanmar. This article is based on an update received from the Church of the Province of Myanmar and details USPG’s support so far.

Pastoral Care for Refugees

As part of our joint Ukraine appeal with the Diocese in Europe, USPG has been working alongside the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). This month, two Diocese in Europe representatives, who work with the Ukrainian diaspora in Romania and Hungary, attended a Psychological First Aid training course.