Rwanda

Why Did the AMiA Break with Rwanda?

January 15, 2012 Announcements

After 11 years as a mission of the Anglican Province of Rwanda, the Anglican Mission in America (AMiA) abruptly broke away from the Church of Rwanda in December 2011. This article and appended timeline written by Dan Claire, Chuck Colson and Tommy Hinson are an effort to summarize what happened from the perspective of the [...]

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Rwandan Bishop of Kigali at Ascension on Sunday

January 13, 2012 Announcements

The Rt. Rev. Louis Muvunyi, Bishop of Kigali (capital city of Rwanda) will join us for worship on Sunday, January 15. He is stopping in DC on his way to meetings in North Carolina next week. Following the service, we’ll gather downstairs for a congregational potluck in the fellowship hall. Please bring something to share. [...]

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As We Forgive Rwanda Initiative: Launch & Fundraiser

May 16, 2011 Activities

On Wednesday, May 25 the As We Forgive Rwanda Initiative (AWFRI) will have its DC launch. AWFRI is a new Rwandan reconciliation organization inspired by the student Academy Award-winning documentary, As We Forgive. The event will highlight the work in Rwanda that has been accomplished since the film’s completion, and will also feature a screening [...]

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As We Forgive Showing

May 3, 2011 Announcements

As We Forgive, the documentary on post-genocide reconciliation in Rwanda by Laura Waters Hinson (wife of Tommy Hinson, Rector at Church of the Advent), is showing at sixth&i on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m. A wine and appetizer reception follows with proceeds supporting the As We Forgive Rwanda Initiative.

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Community Dinner & Rwanda Team Report

October 19, 2010 Announcements

This Sunday, October 24, join us following the service for a potluck dinner and a report from the tri-church team that went to Rwanda this summer. For the potluck, please bring a crockpot of your favorite soup or chili, or a side, salad, dessert or drink to share.

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One Life Rwanda Gala

September 20, 2010 Announcements

The One Life Rwanda Gala will take place October 16, 2010. The event will benefit the Living Bricks Village and Prison Fellowship Rwanda’s Street Children Program. For tickets and more information, visit www.oneliferwanda.com.

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New Archbishop Elected

September 20, 2010 Announcements

The House of Bishops of the Province of the Anglican Church of Rwanda has elected the Rt. Rev. Onesphore Rwaje as Archbishop to succeed the Most Rev. Emmanuel Kolini. He currently serves as Bishop of Byumba Diocese and Dean of the Province.

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Rwanda Team Updates

September 2, 2010 Announcements

The team in Rwanda from Ascension and our sister churches is posting occasional updates with news from their trip. Check Resurrection’s site for the latest from the team.

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Groovin’ For Rwanda

August 10, 2010 Activities

A team of nine from Advent, Ascension and Resurrection is going to visit our sister church in Nyagatare, Rwanda and participate in the As We Forgive reconciliation work. Help them raise money for the trip by attending Groovin’ for Rwanda on August 20 at The North Hall at Eastern Market. Texas Two Step and Swing [...]

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Rwanda Night At Rez

November 17, 2009 Events

Our sister church on Capitol Hill, Church of the Resurrection, is hosting a night of sharing about the growing partnership with our sister parish in Nyagatare, Rwanda on November 22nd at 7:00pm. A few individuals who been in Rwanda recently will tell about the work that is being done and the relationships being fostered. Especially [...]

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