international affairs
zimbabwe
Supporting Christians in Zimbabwe
In a desperate situation, the churches of Zimbabwe are among the few parts of civil society still functioning. The churches of Britain and Ireland are working to help the churches of Zimbabwe play their part in the restoration of stability and the development of a healthy civil society.
In order to do this effectively, CTBI International Affairs is looking at the needs and priorities of church communities in Zimbabwe. At present, this includes resourcing the churches of Britain and Ireland to play their part in capacity building with their partner church communities and encouraging links and dialogue.
Letter from British Church leaders
In a joint letter, twelve senior British church leaders called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to "redouble" its efforts to ensure fair elections in Zimbabwe
Press release
Full text of letter
News
The Methodist Church in Britain is warning that the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe is likely to worsen over the coming months.
Methodist Church warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe 
October 2008
Zimbabwe Christian Alliance sets aside Sunday 5th October 2008 as a Day of Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation.
Day of Prayer for Peace and Reconciliation information (PDF)
Appeal for Zimbabwe as aid ban is lifted - Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF)
September 2008
Comments on the power-sharing deal in Zimbabwe:
Press statement - All Africa Conference of Churches (PDF)
Methodist Church - Cautious welcome for Zimbabwe power-sharing deal
August 2008
Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe press release on Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference position paper on Memorandum of Understanding (PDF)
June/July 2008
United Reformed Church emergency resolution on Zimbabwe
URC Resolution 57 (PDF)
Church of Scotland article published in The Scotsman:
Church of Scotland article on Zimbabwe (PDF)
Archbishop calls for civil rights movement to restore Zimbabwe
Letter from the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to newspapers
World ecumenical bodies request international community to scale up efforts in Zimbabwe
Zambian and Zimbabwe church leaders call for Southern Africa action
Region's Anglican bishops Slam State Violence
Pastoral Message issued by the Bishops of the Church of the Province of Central Africa
May 2008
Zimbabwe elections
Zimbabwe election monitoring report from the Council of Churches in Zambia:
Zimbabwe 2008 Election Monitoring (PDF)
April/May 2008
Church statements on Zimbabwe
Church of England
Archbishops call on UN for mediation and protection in Zimbabwe
Lord Bishop of Norwich in the House of Lords
Archbishops issue joint statement on Zimbabwe
A statement from Archbishop Desmond Tutu (PDF)
Church of Scotland
Make this Sunday a 'Day of Prayer' for Zimbabwe
Methodist and United Reformed Churches
Churches concern at Zimbabwe violence
Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF)
MRDF responds to crisis in Zimbabwe
World Council of Churches
Statement on Zimbabwe by the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches
