Global Partnerships
Uganda
For over ten years we have had partnerships with Kalerwe (in Kampala) and the Diocese of Muhabura (based in Kisoro on the Uganda-Rwanda-DR Congo border). Once the COVID situation has improved we plan to restart regular visits in both directions to share in mission together and to learn from each other.
In Kalerwe we are linked with St Nicholas church where the Rev Samuel and his wife Lovi minister. We are involved in three particular areas of work In particular: through Karis Kids, households in Christ Church are enabled to partner with households in Kalerwe, helping children through their schooling and providing family medical fees; secondly, we contribute to a Karis Kids fund which enables children through post primary education either to study further or through mentored training into employment; thirdly, we support the school attached to the church with a housing subsidy to the teachers and enable the provision of lunchtime meals to the whole school.
In Kisoro, we work with Bishop Cranmer and his wife, Mama Hope, alongside other parishes in the Winchester Deanery. Teams of young people from here have engaged in mission with their peers from Kisoro, while others have done gap years working in schools and the diocese.
South Sudan
For around 20 years we have worked with the Diocese of Yei in South Sudan in the company of The Brickworks charity. The main involvement from here is in the encouragement of those in training: medical staff, teachers and Church Youth Leaders. Teams have also visited to be involved in missions.
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Tearfund
In partnering with Tearfund we are assisting churches across the world working in relief situations as well as specific development projects which will be publicised from time to time. Tearfund also act as an advocate for majority countries in the areas of development aid climate change.
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Church Mission Society
For over 200 years CMS has been involved worldwide in mission activities sending people from everywhere to everywhere, while also encouraging people in the UK to do mission on their doorstep. Our involvement helps to support indigenous mission partners in their work.
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Open Doors
Over 360 million Christians suffer persecution and discrimination. They follow Jesus, no matter the cost. Open Doors provides support to persecuted Christians around the world through raising awareness, distribution of scripture and emergency relief aid.