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Solidarity and Prayer for the Congo

Saturday, May 17 7:00 PM

at Sunnyside Mennonite Church

To join by Zoom click here.

Join us for an evening of learning, prayer, and financial support for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An offering will be received, and refreshments will follow.

Learn

Learn about the current conflict in the Congo, where rebel forces have seized cities and killed thousands since January. The conflict is heightened by the mining of rare earth minerals which are valuable for technology production.

Pray

Hear from church leaders and relief workers on the ground about the current crisis and relief efforts

Support

An offering will be received for Mennonite Central Committee and Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission in their relief efforts. Learn more about the coordinated response here.

News about the Congo

Find links to news about the D. R. Congo here in the coming days.

  1. What’s the fighting in the DR Congo all about? by BBC May 2, 2025
  2. Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo by BBC February 5, 2025
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  3. Deutsche Welle / Deutsch World News DRC landing page