Gitega, August 4-6, 2026,Burundi Free Methodist Church (Burundi FMC) organized a three-day pedagogical and pastoral retreat at the Jean-Paul II Major Seminary in Gitega, focused on the dissemination of the new Religious Education Teaching Manual for the post-basic cycle. The retreat, which concluded on August 6, 2026, brought together key stakeholders in Christian education, including …
At a special event held on July 28, 2026 at the Center for Planning and Integrated Development of the Burundi Free Methodist Church (CPDI) in Ngagara, Bishop Déogratias NSHIMIYIMANA, the legal representative of the Burundi Free Methodist Church, declared: “Preparing for the covenant of Christian marriage is far more important than preparing for a wedding …
“GOD CALLS US TO LIVE A TRUE CHRISTIAN LIFE” From July 23 to 25, 2026, Burundi Free Methodist Church through the Department of Evangelism, Discipleship Training, and Church Growth successfully hosted a major national youth seminar centered on the theme “God Calls Us to Live a True Christian Life”. (Romans 12:1–2). Over three dynamic days, …
The Free Methodist Church in Burundi successfully wrapped up its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026 program, bringing together youth and children across parishes nationwide for three impactful days of faith, fellowship, and learning. The nationwide gathering took place from July 16 to July 18, 2026, offering young participants a welcoming space to deepen their …
Residents of Cibitoke Commune and its surrounding areas have a major reason to celebrate. On Monday, June 9, 2026, the EL-RAPHA Health Center officially launched its operations, marking a significant milestone for local healthcare accessibility. The center opened its doors immediately after receiving official authorization from the Ministry of Public Health, welcoming its very first …
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Christian community in Burundi joined the rest of the world in celebrating Easter. To mark this central event of the Christian faith, Bishop Déogratias Nshimiyimana, Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi, joined the faithful at Mutanga Nord Parish (Ntahangwa Annual Conference). In an atmosphere of fervor and …
BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI Marking the conclusion of their collaborative mission, the delegation from the Free Methodist Church of Michigan (USA) was received in a formal audience by Bishop Deogratias Nshimiyimana of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi. A Shared Vision for Growth During the meeting, Bishop NSHIMIYIMANA expressed his profound gratitude to the American partners for …
A Unified Mission for Health, Nutrition, and Spiritual Care RUYIGI, BURUNDI, On Monday, March 23, 2026, a delegation of international partners joined the legal representatives of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi for a strategic visit to the Burenza Health Center. Located in the former Ruyigi Province, the facility serves as a cornerstone of the …
Burundi Free Methodist Church has taken a significant step in community development and national progress through the construction of EL-RAPHA Health Center, a modern healthcare facility located in Karurama village, Cibitoke Commune, Bujumbura Province. This ambitious project is the result of a partnership between the Free Methodist Church of Burundi and its affiliates from the …
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Hope Africa University (HAU) held its 21st graduation ceremony, conferring academic and professional degrees upon 1,891 graduates. This milestone reflects the enduring mission of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi (EMLBU) and the Hope Africa Free Methodist Initiatives (IMELEA). A Vision Beyond the Spiritual Realm In his keynote address, “The …
