The 26th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) at Abetifi-Kwahu welcomed a distinguished delegation of ecumenical guests from partner churches across the world, reaffirming the PCG’s long-standing commitment to global fellowship, mission cooperation and Christian unity.
Their participation enriched the Assembly’s deliberations at Abetifi‑Kwahu and highlighted the international partnerships that continue to shape the PCG’s witness. Representing the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) was Rev. Euthman Wray, Minister of Savanah United Church.
From Germany, the Assembly received a four‑member delegation from the Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) and the Evangelical Church of Kurhessen‑Waldeck (EKKW): Rev. Uli Tobias Baege, Officer for Development and Partnership, Africa; Rev. Mrs. Dr Maibritt Annelie Gustrau, Member of the Northern Presbytery Partnership; Rev. Mrs. Christina Elisabeth Schnepel, Head of the Ecumenical Centre; and Mr. Philip Appenteng, Catechist of the PCG Frankfurt Congregation and member of the EKHN/EKKW Partnership Committee.
The Assembly also welcomed three representatives from the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO), USA: Rev. Dr Brian Stewart, Director of Global Engagements; Rev. Dr Eric Jacobsen, Lead Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Washington; and Rev. Dr Uchenna Anyanwu, Associate Director for Diaspora Ministry and Intercultural Engagement.
A highlight of the Assembly was the formal greeting delivered on behalf of the Evangelical Church in Hesse and Nassau (EKHN) and the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS). The message celebrated the PCG’s growth, its Agenda 1000 initiative, and the 38‑year partnership between the PCG and EKHN.
It emphasised shared commitments to peace, reconciliation, justice and democratic values, noting that both churches face similar global challenges of polarization, nationalism and social fragmentation. The EKHN delegation presented a symbolic Travelling Peace Candle, designed to move from congregation to congregation as a sign of unity and prayer for peace.
The presence of ecumenical guests underscored the PCG’s role in the global Reformed family and its dedication to nurturing partnerships that strengthen mission, deepen fellowship and promote peace across nations.
