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 […]
Standing Firm in Faith: The Church in Sudan Amid War and Displacement
Doug Ingram, our CEO, met recently with several bishops from Sudan ahead of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) Bishop’s Retreat in Lwesa, Uganda. It was the first time in more than three years that they had been able to gather. The reunion brought both joy and sorrow as they shared stories from […]
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 […]
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. […]
ECS – Consecration of Bishop Elsir Hassan
Despite the harrowing war in their country, this week has seen celebration for the Episcopal Church in the Sudan, particularly in the Nuba Mountains region. Bishop Elsir Hassan Kuku was consecrated as the first Bishop of the newly established Diocese of Heiban. The consecration, led by the Most Rev. Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop of the Episcopal […]
Sudan – Meeting in Cairo
In July 2023, Charles Raven (our CEO), Doug Ingram (our COO) and Sasha Raven (Senior Administrator for the GSFA) travelled to Cairo to meet Archbishop Ezekiel Kondo, the Primate of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, on his first journey outside of Sudan since the start of the conflict in April 2023. The visit was also […]
Nuba Mountains – March 2023
Nuba Mountains – March 2023 In March Simon Tustin, the Executive Officer of Anglican International Development, embarked on a important visit to the Nuba Mountains in Sudan on behalf of the Relay Trust. During his visit Simon spent a week alongside Bishop Andudu, who is based in a small village located in the remote Nuba […]
Relay Trust statement on Sudan Conflict
Sudan Conflict April 2023 The Relay Trust is deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which has resulted in the loss of many lives and displacement of countless others. We partner with the Episcopal Church of Sudan, whose members have been caught up in the violence. We stand in solidarity with the people of […]