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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Equipping Leaders Across Borders: Training for the Nuba Mountains
This week marks the beginning of an extraordinary collaboration between churches from three countries, united by one purpose: to train believers and advance the Good News of the Kingdom in some of the most difficult-to-reach parts of Africa. Ten teachers from Korbel Theological College (KTC) in the Nuba Mountains, Sudan, along with Bishop Elsir of […]
Reflections from Cairo
Doug Ingram, CEO of Relay Trust, and Canon Andy Wheeler visited Cairo in mid May 2025 to reassess and help reinvigorate the Provincial Training strategy planning to support the Episcopal Church of Sudan. The timing of the visit was particularly significant due to the escalating conflict in Sudan. Unfortunately, the original plans to reopen […]
Equipping Local Leaders in Assosa Ethiopia
Let me share something encouraging from Assosa, western Ethiopia. Back in March 2025, 28 church leaders came together from two mission centres—Sherkole and Tsore. Over three weeks, these leaders studied Scripture, prayed earnestly, and prepared themselves for faithful service to their local churches. This gathering was the second training event of the BUILD (Biblical Understanding […]
Building the Church in Chad
The Trust’s partnership with the Province of Alexandria, means that we have the privilege to work with the church across many countries in North Africa. Chad is one of those countries, where the BUILD programme, launched in September 2024, is making a significant difference to the Anglican mission there. This training provides a solid biblical […]
Hope Amid Hardship: Walking with the Church in Sudan
In November 2024, a team visited Port Sudan, the first by the Relay Trust to the Episcopal Church there since the war began in April 2023. Led by Doug Ingram (COO), this journey was both sobering and affirming. It was a reminder of suffering, resilience, and the grace that sustains God’s people through unimaginable trials. […]