21/08/2023
Rev. Lydia Neshangwe, Moderator of the Council for World Mission (CWM), visited the Guyana Congregational Union (GCU) in Georgetown, Guyana on August 19, 2023. During her first visit to the Caribbean region, she engaged with GCU leadership, learning about their history, challenges, and celebrations. With a focus on revival, Rev. Neshangwe urged GCU to pray for a spiritual awakening in their 32 congregations across Guyana. She emphasized the need for a renewed vision and spiritual direction.
As a symbolic gesture, the Moderator presented the General Secretary of GCU, Rev. Keith Haley, with a unique giftβa flame made from Zimbabwean stones, encouraging him to seek divine guidance. Her visit coincided with the 200th Anniversary of the 1823 Demerara Slave Rebellion, commemorated with a guided tour for herself and Prof. Rev. Dr Roderick Hewitt of The Onesimus Project. The visit concluded with a shared lunch with the GCU Chairman, Rev. Valeska Austin, and some ministers, fostering meaningful connections among leaders.