From Guinea to The Gambia: Strengthening Ties and Shaping Training
James Stileman recently returned from a vital visit to Guinea and The Gambia, two dioceses within the Internal Province of West Africa (IpWA). The journey, which spanned the end of October and the beginning of November 2025, was packed with moments of celebration, strategic conversations, and first-hand insights into church life and training needs across […]
Training and Gospel Growth in Chad
In July 2025, the Anglican Church in Chad hosted the third session of the BUILD programme. Thirty-five students gathered, opening their Bibles, lifting their voices in prayer, and encouraging one another as they studied modules five and six. A new liturgy, recently adopted by the Province of Alexandria, is now in use. It has already […]
The Anglican Church in Walikale: A Year of Growth and Hope
Last year we shared the story of the remarkable evangelism campaign in Walikale, Democratic Republic of Congo, which sparked new growth in the Anglican Church (read here). One year on, the seeds planted during those early gatherings have borne fruit in ways that show the power of the Gospel to transform both hearts and communities. […]
Strengthening Gospel Bonds Across Continents
When people talk about mission in the 21st century, they are not just talking about projects or programmes. We are talking about partnerships, about networks of trust that stretch across continents, binding together Christians who recognise both the challenges and the opportunities of our day. This week, Daniel Magagnin, our Chief Relationship Officer, has been […]
When God Moves: Evangelism and Discipleship in Burundi
One of the most profound joys of working with the Relay Trust is the way we see God at work in the midst of ordinary human weakness. Again and again we find ourselves offering what feels small and fragile, only to watch in amazement as the living God multiplies the impact far beyond what we […]
Growing Disciples in Burundi
Earlier this month, Rev Sam Jones and Rev Steve Muneza spent time on the ground in Burundi, visiting Discipleship Training sessions with the Burundi Discipleship Programme (BDP) team. Over several days, they travelled through the dioceses of Makamba, Rutana, and Matana, sitting in on six training sessions. It was a joy for them to meet […]
A Joyful Beginning: Consecrating Bishop Danny in the Seychelles
Sunday 3rd August 2025 saw a joyful and important milestone for the Diocese of Seychelles, as Venerable Danny Rolland Henry Elizabeth was consecrated and installed as its fifth Bishop. The service, held at St Paul’s Cathedral in Victoria, was filled with celebration and a deep sense of unity. The Most Reverend Dr Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo, […]
New Leadership and Lasting Partnership: A Visit to Burundi
On Saturday 3rd August, Rev Sam Jones and Rev Steve Muneza had the privilege of representing Relay Trust at the consecration of Bishop Onesphore Ndayizigamiye, the new Bishop of Makamba Diocese in Burundi. The ceremony, held at the Nonara Hotel in Makamba, was a joyful and well-attended occasion, drawing representatives from across the Anglican Church […]
Celebration and Collaboration in Madagascar
In January 2025, Relay Trust had the privilege of attending the enthronement of Archbishop Gilbert, the new Primate of the Province of the Indian Ocean. Shumi Kupara and Ella Marshall represented the Trust, joining delegates from across Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles for what proved to be a moving and unifying occasion. The journey was […]
Visit to Kinshasa and Aru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Canon Charles Raven (Relay Trust CEO) and James Stileman (recently appointed Regional Relationship Manager for DRC) joined Archbishop Ande Titre, Primate of Province de L’Eglise Anglicane Du Congo (PEAC) in a tour of Relay Trust sponsored projects in Kinshasa and the diocese of Aru, where Archbishop Ande is also resident bishop. The Anglican Church in […]