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At the Isano Center in Kigali, a youth conference was opened, running from September 24 to October 1, 2024. The conference was attended by youth from both Rwanda and Central African Republic, with a total of 19 participants include 10 from the Central African Republic, representing the Protestant Church of Christ the King (EPCRC), and 9 from Rwanda, in  the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR). The Theme was ʺComment les jeunes vivent leur foi chrétienne dans un milieu multicultural”

The conference was officially opened by the Vice President of EPR, who warmly welcomed the participants to Rwanda and assured them that their time, which includes discussions and visits to various sites, would be beneficial.

The President of EPR delivered a presentation covering the history of the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda, including its origins, a brief overview of Rwanda’s history, and the role of the Church in rebuilding the country after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

From August 6th to 9th, 2024, the General Synod of the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda (EPR) took place at the Bethany Investment Group /ISANO branch. This important gathering is the highest decision-making body within the EPR and was attended by 60 members; representing 7 presbyteries of the Church. In addition, The EPR representatives, missionary guests from Indonesia on a study trip to Rwanda, exactly in EPR, other guests from the Protestant Institute of Arts and Social Sciences (PIASS), and EPR staff head office were present.

During the Synod, one of the key activities was the election of new Moderators and Vice Moderators  of the presbyteries: Kigali, Zinga, Remera, Gitarama, Rubengera, Kirinda, and Gisenyi. The newly elected Moderators are as follows:

        ZINGA                                                     KIGALI                                                   REMERA                                       GITARAMA

 Past. NKURUNZIZA Paul         Past. MUSABYIMANA Bienvenu      Past. BIZIMANA Jérôme       Past. SIBOMANA Fidèle

      RUBENGERA                                                      KIRINDA                                                      GISENYI

 Past. MUSABYIMANA Vincent      Past. UWIMBABAZI  Jacqueline                Past. KARANGWA Prince

            members of General Synod

The conference, organized by EPR and Joni & Friends, took place over two days, from August 1st to 2nd, at the Isano branch of Bethany Investment Group in Kigali. The event brought together representatives from EPR, moderators of presbyteries, delegate pastors, and staff of the Diakonia and Development Department, which supports the persons  with disabilities.

The conference aimed to support individuals with disabilities, incorporating the Word of God with a focus on healing, as guided by the Bible.

“The presentations given at the conference were as follows :

• Why Minister to people living with disability?
• God’s Sovereignty and disability
• To ward a hopeful view on Healing
• Developing a Health Disability Ministry
• Serving Diverse family in your church
• Disability advocacy in every life

The conference  aimed to rise the awareness for the inclusion of  persons with disability and assisting them by referring to the word of God as a Healing message.

The President of EPR expressed gratitude for the collaboration with Joni & Friends and encouraged all conference participants to share this message with other church members and to strengthen their efforts in advocating for people with disabilities in all aspects of life.

President and Legal Representative of Presbyterian Church in Rwanda ( EPR)  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dutch organization “World Servants.” Starting next year, they will bring young people to participate in various infrastructure projects, including Early Childhood Development centers, primary classrooms, and health facilities

The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda commemorates the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in April 1994. This time at the level of the Church, on 08 June 2024, the commemoration took place in Kirinda presbytery, Western Province. This action was held in all parishes of the 7 presbyteries of the Church.