Strengthening Flourishing Churches Through Economic Empowerment
From 20th to 24th May, Daniel Magagnin, the Trust’s Chief Development Officer, took part in the GSFA II Economic Empowerment Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference brought together representatives from member Provinces of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA), alongside observers and specialists working in the field of economic empowerment. Together, they […]
Giving Thanks for New Leadership in Burundi
Relay Trust gives thanks to God for the election of Bishop Eraste Bigirimana as the sixth Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Burundi. Bishop Eraste was elected by the House of Bishops. His installation will take place on 23 August 2026 at Holy Trinity Cathedral. This marks an important moment in the life of the […]
Growing Together in Kingdom Partnership Across West Africa
There are seasons in the life of the Church when growth becomes visible. Not only in numbers, buildings, or programmes, but in confidence, maturity, and vision. Our recent visit to Sierra Leone reminded us that this is increasingly true across the Internal Province of West Africa (IPWA). James Stileman, our Regional Relationship Manager for West […]
Election in Libombos
Last Saturday marked an important moment for the Anglican Church in Mozambique as the Diocese of Libombos gathered to elect a new bishop. Church leadership matters. A bishop helps guide clergy and congregations, encourages faithful teaching, and supports the mission of the Church in local communities. In many parts of Africa, the Church plays a […]
Third Anniversary of Sudan War 2026
On Sunday 5 April 2026, something quietly remarkable took place in Khartoum. For the first time since the outbreak of war on 15 April 2023, an Easter service was held at All Saints Cathedral Khartoum, led by Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo. Less than two weeks later the Third Anniversary of the War took place on 15 […]
Easter Hope The Heart of Our Mission
At Easter, we return to the centre of the Christian story. However, the first Easter morning probably did not feel clear or triumphant to those who experienced it. Everything had fallen apart. Jesus had been crucified, and with Him the hopes of His followers seemed to have died. But in that moment of uncertainty, God’s […]
Strengthening Theological Education Across Africa
In March, our Chief Administrative Officer, Shumi Kupara, attended the 50th Anniversary General Assembly of the Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The gathering brought together theological educators, church leaders, and ministry partners from across the continent to reflect on the future of theological training in Africa. The theme […]
Faith in the Nuba Mountains
In the Nuba Mountains of Sudan, the Church often gathers beneath mango trees. This is not by choice. Years of conflict have damaged buildings and made large gatherings risky. Drone threats mean that worship sometimes has to take place away from visible structures. However on a recent Sunday, around two hundred believers met together in […]
Archbishop Miguel Uchôa visits Relay trust
Earlier this week Relay Trust had the pleasure of welcoming Archbishop Miguel Uchôa from Brazil for a short but encouraging visit. It was a time of conversation, prayer and shared vision. Though much of our work focuses on Africa, this meeting reminded us that God is raising up faithful Anglican witness in many different places […]
Why Grassroots Leadership Matters
Across Africa the Anglican Church is growing at an extraordinary pace. In many regions congregations are expanding rapidly and thousands of people are coming to faith in Christ. This growth is one of the most encouraging developments in global Christianity today. Yet it also raises an important question. How can churches ensure that new believers […]