Africa

9 People and organizations results for Africa

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Bula, Omega, d. 2023
Person · d. 2023

Omega Chilufya Bula (d. 2023) was a long-time staff member of the General Council Office of The United Church of Canada. She served in the Division of World Outreach as Area Secretary for Southern Africa and Gender Justice, as the first-ever Racial Justice Minister, and as Executive Minister of the former Justice, Global and Ecumenical Relations (JGER) and Partners in Mission Units (PIM). Her commitment to partnership led to the formation of the Partner Council, and was instrumental in shaping the Principles of Global Partnership that guide the global partnership program of The United Church of Canada today. She was also a integral member of the Roundtable for Specialized Ministries. Bula was also involved with other ecumenical programs. She was involved with the World Council of Churches Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics and Management for an Economy of Life, and the Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture. She worked with the All Africa Council of Churches as program executive of the Women's Desk and educated women across the continent on the adverse negative impact of structural adjustment programs imposed by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in the 1980s and 1990s. She developed videos on women, economic justice, and empowerment to mitigate against injustices experienced by African women. She also gathered women to listen and learn together how to practice life-affirming strategies and tactics. Upon retirement, she established a sustainable farm and guesthouse, providing educational and entrepreneurial support for members of her community, and worked with members of her church in Zambia and Canada to host a two-week children's camp in August, dubbed "Camp Chipembi." Omega passed away in 2023.

Collins, Jean, 1903-1994
Person · 1903-1994

Dr. Jean Collins (nee Gurd) was born in Montreal 1903 and received her English Degree from McGill University in 1925. She went on to complete her Masters and taught for four years in the English Department. She was an active member of the Church and engaged in the beginnings of the C.G.I.T. movement. After marriage to Dr. Ralph Collins in 1929 she moved to Angola to work with him. They served in Camundongo until 1947 when they were appointed to organize and direct Emmanuel Seminary in Dondi. After their retirement from Angola in 1959 she returned to Ottawa to work at Carleton University. Mrs. Collins was a nominee for Moderator in 1974 and in May 1975 she received an honorary D.D. from United Theological College in Montreal. Dr. Jean Collins died March 29, 1994.

Person · 1892-1970

Ralph Collins was born in England, May 8 1892 and died September 30, 1970. He arrived in Canada at age 17 and received his B.A. from McGill in 1923 and his B.D. in 1925 from Congregational College. He would receive an honorary D.D. from the United Theological College in Montreal in 1946. Dr. Collins was ordained in 1925 and arrived in Angola as a missionary in 1926 to take over from Dr. W.H. Sanders. In 1929 he married Miss Jean Gurd in Montreal and she worked alongside him in Angola. They served in Camundongo until 1947 when they were appointed to organize and direct Emmanuel Seminary in Dondi. Dr. Collins returned from Angola in 1958 and held various short positions as Retired Supply in Ottawa including Wesley, Permbroke, Larder Lake, Cardinal, South Mountain, Vars-Nava, Parkdale and Knox United.

Corporate body · 1982-2001

The Inter-Church Coalition on Africa (ICCAF) was established in 1982 by Canadian churches as a response to issues of human rights, and social and economic justice in Africa. Member Canadian churches collaborated and shared resources in order to work in solidarity and partnership with churches in Africa. The coalition aimed to support and initiate cooperative action between Canadian and Africa churches and to provide opportunities for mutual learning. ICCAF also worked with secular organizations both in Canada and Africa. Areas of work included: research and analysis of issues related to Africa; establishing dialogue on policy to promote creating policies that support human rights and equitable and sustainable development; producing resources for Canadians to learn about Africa in order to mobilize work in solidarity with Africa; networking and strategic coalition building to enhance opportunities to work in solidarity with Africa. The ICCAF consisted of a volunteer Board representing member churches, staff, working groups, and an informal cross Canada network to support and contribute to its work. In 2001 the work of ICCAF was absorbed by KAIROS.

Marlin, Betty
Person

Elizabeth Mary "Betty" Marlin was a diaconal minister with The United Church of Canada. Early in her ministry, Betty was part of a small group of diaconal ministers who pushed for the formation of a diaconal association. This led to the establishment in 1984 of the association of practitioners of diaconal ministry, known as “Diakonia of the United Church of Canada” (DUCC). In the late-1980s and early 1990s, Betty was instrumental in both establishing and coordinating the Western Field-Based Diaconal Ministry Program, which was sponsored by St. Stephen’s College (1989–1996). This work in western Canada was followed up by four years in Zambia where she taught at the United Church of Zambia Theological College, contributing to the training of students studying for ordained and diaconal ministry. Throughout her life, she has been an active member of the United Church of Canada, working and/or volunteering in various capacities in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Notably, as Conference Staff in Social Ministry, Betty was active in the development and training of the Sexual Abuse and Harassment Committee, in education and advocacy for the LGBTQ2+ community, and in the promotion of language and action that builds gender equality in church life and beyond. Betty has been recognised with a Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa) from St. Andrew’s College (1999), a Companion of the Centre for Christian Studies (2006), and the Order of St. Stephen's College in 2020.

Prior, Kenneth H., 1899-1980
Person · 1899-1980

Kenneth Harold Prior (1899-1980) was a minister and missionary to Angola with The United Church of Canada. He was ordained by Alberta Conference, and from 1927-1942 was in Angola, then 1944-1955 in Asaba, Nigeria. After he and his wife Pearl (also a missionary) returned to Canada, he was Secretary, Overseas Missions for Alberta Conference (1956-1961), and Field Secretary, Overseas Missions for B.C. Conference (1962-1965). He retired in 1966, and passed away in 1980.

Prior, Pearl L. 1895-1990
Person · 1895-1990

Pearl Prior was a missionary with The United Church of Canada in Africa (Angola and Nigeria).

Person · 1918-2012

Harold Tilney Hill Steed (1918-2012) was a Missionary in Angola for 10 years, along with his wife Lilian Steed.

Steed, Lilian, 1916-2008
Person · 1916-2008

Lilian Steed (nee Marsh) (1916-2008) was married to Rev. Harold Steed. The Steeds were Missionaries to Angola for 10 years.