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2024

8 NovemberLUBWA HEAD TEACHER ADVERT
8 NovemberMBERESHI HEAD TEACHER ADVERT
2 OctoberBISHOP CHULU ELECTED TO CCZ BOARD
2 OctoberUCZ INDUCTS REV. MUSABA AS GS
29 AugustBISHOP SICHILIMA BIDS FAREWELL
29 AugustCWM PATS UCZ ON THE BACK
29 AugustMWANDI OVC HANDED OVER TO UCZ
29 AugustCHIEF IMWIKO ASSURED CHURCH’S SUPPORT
29 AugustAN EXCERPT OF THE HISTORY OF MEN’S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (MCF)
23 JulyRev. Sikazwe passes on
23 JulyUCZ SYNOD DONATES BEDS TO CHIPEMBI GIRL’S SCHOOL
23 JulyCCZ CONGRATULATES UCZ
23 JulyUCZ CHOOSES LEADERS
23 JulyUCZ HONORS NJASE HEAD
23 JulyRev. Chamuka passes on
23 JulyUCZ PARTNERS WITH DUKE OF EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL AWARD.
23 July2024 STEWARDSHIP WEEK LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
25 June2024 HARVEST WEEK LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
14 JuneHS SAYS BYE
29 MayUnited Church of Zambia (UCZ) General Secretary Rev. Chipasha Musaba calls on the Church to unite
10 May333 UCZU STUDENTS GRADUATE
10 MayUCZ HONOURS CHIPEMBI HEAD
10 MayMWANDI APPRECIATES WADELLS
18 AprilUCZ CHIPEMBI GIRL’S AWARDS NINE(9) TEACHERS
9 April2024 LECTIONARY
9 AprilREV. BOWA DIES
21 MarchVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. (HEALTH SECRETARY)
3 MarchUCZ LEADERS CONVENE STAKHOLDERS TO DISCUSS PROPOSED REMITTANCE POLICY REFORM
21 FebruaryLUSAKA PRESBYTERY EXPANDS INVESTMENT
15 FebruaryUCZ SYNOD CDSJ DEPARTMENT DONATES ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES TO FIGHT CHOLERA IN KAFUE
9 JanuaryVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

2023

3 NovemberVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
18 OctoberCWM Demands Immediate Ceasefire in Palestine, Restoring Peace with Justice
17 OctoberCHIPEMBI GIRLS HOSTS WORLD FOOD DAY
24 AugustAFRICA HEALTHCARE NETWORK TO PARTNER WITH UCZ
8 AugustJULY/AUGUST UCZ NEWSLETTER (PANORAMA)
29 JulyVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT –FINANCE DEPARTMENT
22 July2023 – 2027 MUCHINGA PRESBYTERY STRATEGIC PLAN DOCUMENT MAY 2023
17 JulyCAZ,UCZ CONFER
17 July2023 MCF WEEK & SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
17 JulyStrategic Executive Summary 2023-2027
11 JulyTEEZ REGISTERS PROGRESS
11 JulyTEEZ SUNDAY SERMON AND LITURGY 2023
11 July2023 TEEZ SUNDAY PREACHING EXCHANGE PROGRAM
11 July2023 TEEZ INSTITUTIONAL UPDATE
2 JulyHARVEST WEEK / SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
27 JuneUCZ MISSION PARTNERSHIP CHEERS CWM
27 JuneGOVT COMMENDS CHURCH FOR ITS ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT
22 JuneTWO UCZ MINISTERS IN KENYA FOR CBS TRAINING
21 JuneWCC Report of the General Secretary
21 JuneWCC MODERATOR’S ADDRESS
21 JuneWCC URGES MEMBER CHURCHES TO BE PROPHETIC
20 JuneUCZ SOUTH SPORTS GALA SET
20 JuneLUAPULA CONFERENCE SET
20 JuneCHIPEMBI COLEGE RECEIVES A SHOT IN THE ARM
20 JuneRev. Bishop Sikazwe : A giant tree has fallen
20 June‘KBBKS’ IN CHOIR FETE
22 May2023 SYNOD SCHOOL RETREAT LESSONS
22 May2023 PENTECOST SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
5 MayUCZ COMMENDS GLOBAL MINISTRIES
5 MayUCZ MUCHINGA ROLLS OUT INVESTMENT
5 MayUCZ Sunday School Teacher’s National Conference
26 AprilThe United Church of Zambia Appoints Twenty five Licentiate Probation Ministers
13 AprilUCZ ORDINATION BROCHURE 2023
21 March2023 Passion week lessons and Easter Sunday Sermon outline
21 March2023 Green Harvest Sermon outline
16 March2023 ADVENT SERMON OUTLINE
16 March2023 – ASCENSION DAY SERMON OUTLINE
15 March2023 MARCH HEALTH SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
2 MarchMWENZO GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL MINTS 100 PASS RATE AT G12.
21 February2023 Ash Wednesday Liturgy
10 February2023 MOTHERING WEEK LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
10 February2023 ASH WEDNESDAY SERMON OUTLINE
9 February2023 PALM SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
9 February2023 YOUTH WEEK & SUNDAY LESSON OUTLINE
9 FebruaryMISSION SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE-MARCH 2023
8 FebruaryPRESS STATEMENT
2 FebruaryDORM CONSTRUCTION CHEERS MWENZO HEAD
2 FebruaryMBERESHI HOSPITAL RECEIVES HELP
31 JanuaryMBERESHI HOSPITAL RECEIVES A SHOT IN THE ARM
31 JanuaryUCZ NORTH WEST KICK-STARTS INDUCTIONS

2022

23 December2023 FINAL SYNOD CALENDAR OF EVENTS (PDF)
13 DecemberUCZ Univerty charns out 54 students
9 DecemberMANAGER (JOB OPPORTUNITY)
7 DecemberUCZ University Programs and tuition fees catalog
7 DecemberUCZ University Application Form (SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES)
6 DecemberUCZ Launches Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy
2 DecemberChristmas Lessons
24 November2023 Special Days and Sundays
24 November2023 THEME WRITE UP
24 November2023 LECTIONARY FINAL
23 NovemberJOB OPPORTUNITY (BOOK KEEPER)
16 NovemberEXTENTION OF CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FUEL SERVICE STATION IN KAFUE.
16 November2022 NOVEMBER MISSION SUNDAY SERMON
1 NovemberREV JOEL CHISANGA REMEMBERED
13 OctoberEXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A FUEL SERVICE STATION IN KAFUE (PDF)
12 OctoberREV JONES MUTEMBO IS NEW EASTERN PRESBYTERY BISHOP
6 OctoberMALCOLM MOFFAT CHAPLAIN ADVERT (JOB OPPORTUNITY)
27 SeptemberFuneral Service program for the late Mrs Dorothy Kapeyo Kazovu (PDF)
25 SeptemberREV. CHULU GETS SECOND TERM
25 SeptemberREV. KANCHELE RE- ELECTED WEST BISHOP
24 SeptemberPANORAMA ISSUE NO:2
14 September2022 TEMPERANCE SUNDAY LESSONS (PDF)
8 September2022 WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND RETIREES SUNDAY
25 AugustMISSION SECRETARY- EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT (CWM JOB OPPORTUNITY)
25 AugustMISSION SECRETARY- DISCIPLESHIP AND DIALOGUE (CWM JOB OPPORTUNITY)
13 AugustMCF NATIONAL CONFERENCE BROCHURE
10 AugustWCF NATIONAL CONFERENCE BROCHURE
8 AugustLUSAKA PRESBYERY MANSE NEAR COMPLETION
8 AugustMINISTER’S SPOTLIGHT CORNER
8 AugustREV.DR SIKAZWE TO SERVE UNDER UCJCI
8 AugustFOUR PUPILS TO VISIT GERMANY
7 AugustNORTHERN PRESBYTERY TO VENTURE INTO REAL ESTATE
3 AugustUCZ SYNOD COURTS PRUDENTIAL FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY PACKAGE
3 AugustMED GEARED FOR THE WCF NATIONAL CONFERENCE
11 July2022 STEWARDSHIP SERMON OUTLINE
5 JulyUNIVERSITY SUNDAY PREACHING SCHEDULE
5 JulyUNIVERSITY SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
5 JulyUNIVERSITY SUNDAY MESSAGE
5 JulyUNIVERSITY SUNDAY ORDER OF SERVICE
5 JulyBE A FRIEND OF THE UNIVERSITY
30 June2022 HARVEST LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
30 JuneCWM ENSCONCES REV .MKANDAWIRE ON NEW POST
28 JuneCCM FAITH BASED ORGANISATIONS CONSTITUENCY ELECTS NEW REPRESENTATIVES
24 June2022 MCF WEEK & SUNDAY LESSONS
24 June2022 MISSION SUNDAY-JUNE.
24 June2022 School Retreat Lesson Outline
24 JunePROJECTS SECRETARY PERSONAL ASSISTANT(JOB OPPORTUNITY)
12 JuneUCZ IN LUSAKA UNVEIL INVESTMENT FIRM
26 MayGS IMPLORES DIACONAL WOKERS TO BE PRO ACTIVE
26 MayCAZ HANDS OVER DORMITORY TO KANCHINDU SCHOOL.
14 MayUCZ LUBWA MISSION SCHOOL TO GET FACELIFT
11 MayUCZ SYNOD, ZNBS SIGN CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT
9 MayMR. FRED KAPUKA KABONDE REMEMBERED
6 May2022 LECTIONARY
5 May2022 TRINITY SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
5 May2022 PENTECOST SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
5 May2022 MAY PRAYER AND FASTING GUIDELINE
3 MayUCZ EASTERN CELEBRATES LONG SERVICE FOR BISHOP
3 MayMES TOURS EASTERN PRESBYTERY PROJECTS
1 May315 UCZ UNIVERSITY STUDENTS GRADUATE.
25 AprilUCZ SYNOD SENDS REV. DR.SIKAZWE TO UCJCI
25 AprilUCZ SYNOD SALUTES REV DR. SIKAZWE
15 AprilUCZ SYNOD ACQUIRES EQUIPMENT FOR WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
15 AprilEASTER PASTORAL MESSAGE FROM THE UNITED CHURCH OF ZAMBIA SYNOD BISHOP REV SYDNEY SICHILIMA
2 AprilTWO UCZ MINISTERS JOIN UCJCI AS CWM MISSION PARTNERS
1 AprilKABOSS CHAPLAIN MANSE NEAR COMPLETION
31 MarchCourting a Woman Tips For Men
31 MarchExactly what are Realistic Expected values in a Romance?
31 MarchRomance Traditions to Stay Connected
31 MarchHow to Make an International Long Distance Romance Work
31 MarchFalling in Love With Someone From various Country
31 MarchSetting Standards and Expectations in Relationships
30 MarchUCZ TO ROLL OUT INVESTMENT POLICY
22 MarchUCZ LAUNCHES CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMME IN SCHOOLS
19 MarchGREEN HARVEST SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
19 MarchCWM MISSION SECRETARY POSITION – ECONOMY AND ECOLOGY
19 MarchCWM MISSION SECRETARY- COMMUNICATIONS POSITION
19 MarchCWM DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY POSITION
16 MarchALISON GIBBS LEAVES ZAMBIA AFTER 24 YEARS OF SERVICE TO UCZ
13 MarchDEACONESS MARY NAKAMBA INDUCTED
10 MarchThe right way to Meet Jewish Girls On the web
8 March2022 EASTER SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
8 March2022 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERMON OUTLINE
8 March2022 GOOD FRIDAY SERMON OUTLINE
8 March2022 HOLY WEEK LESSONS
21 FebruaryDo Asian Women Like American Men?
20 February2022 PALM SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
18 February2022 YOUTH WEEK LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
12 February2022 WOMENS WEEK LESSONS AND SUNDAY SERMON OUTLINE
12 JanuaryREV BRYSON MULENGA DIES.
11 JanuaryGRADES 8 & 10 CUTTOFF POINT FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS FOR 2022 ENROLMENTS AT OUR MISSION SCHOOLS.
8 JanuaryAttributes of a Very good Woman to Marry

2021

31 DecemberREV DYSON GALAMALA GOMA IS THE NEW SYNOD COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
28 DecemberREV DR. KONDOLO BIDS FAREWELL TO OFFICE OF VICE CHANCELLOR
22 DecemberREV SILWENGA BIDS FAREWELL AS MISSION AND EVANGELISM SECRETARY
16 DecemberSYNOD OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF ZAMBIA SENDS FORTH 37 FOOT-SOLDIERS
16 DecemberNEW SYNOD COMPLEX
27 JulySYNOD EXECUTIVE LIFTS THE BAN ON DISPENSING OF HOLY COMMUNION
10 JulyDR. KENNETH KAUNDA PUT TO REST
1 JulyTHE GENERAL SECRETARY REFLECTS ON THE LIFE OF ZAMBIA’S FOUNDING FATHER.
19 JuneMESSAGE OF CONDOLONCES
19 June4TH PASTORAL LETTER ON COVID-19
3 MayTHE UNITED CHURCH OF ZAMBIA’ CHIPEMBI COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE BAPTIZES CHOMBA IN CONSERVATION FARMING.
22 AprilThe Synod Bishop
22 AprilThe General Secretary

2020

2019

3 DecemberTHE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED UNITED CHURCH HOUSE OFFICIALLY OPENED
3 MayUCZ REMAINS A BONA-FIDE MEMBER OF CCZ
18 FebruaryConsecration Service – New Synod Complex

2018

2017

7 October2017 International Partners Consultation Meeting
7 OctoberA SECOND NATIONAL ALTAR TO BE RAISED – 18th October 2017
9 JanuaryRev. M. Mulumbwa – The Immediate Past Synod Bishop

2016

16 DecemberSynod Bishop’s Christmas Message
22 NovemberPRESS RELEASE: Synod Executive Meeting
3 NovemberJob Opportunities
9 AugustAIDS 2016 – The Last Days
9 AugustAIDS 2016- Interfaith Prayer Service
9 AugustPress Conference held at St. Andrews Congregation – GS
16 MayDEC-UCZ Firm Up Partnership
6 MayMoving….
28 AprilConstruction of the UCZ Synod Documentation Centre Begins
27 AprilUCZ and Datong Construction Sign a Contract
19 AprilTHE UCZ SYNOD PRAYS FOR A DRUG FREE ZAMBIA
8 FebruaryBEYOND THE GOLDEN JUBILEE – MULAMBYA-KABONDE
8 FebruaryUCZ SYNOD BISHOP CALLS FOR A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP, TEAM WORK AND OBEDIENCE AS MEMBERS MARCH INTO THE CENTENARY
8 FebruaryPRESIDENT EDGAR LUNGU GRACES THE UCZ GOLDEN JUBILEE CLOSING CELEBRATIONS
14 JanuaryRaising both the Ceiling and the Floor – Mwandi

2015

29 OctoberThat they may all be one.
10 OctoberOn the Edge
10 OctoberCouncil for World Mission Meeting in Hong Kong (Day 2)
10 OctoberCouncil for World Mission Partners in Mission Consultation
10 AugustConference on Gender and Development
20 JulyBishop Thuma Hamukang’gandu Counsels UCZ Newly Ordained and Commissioned Church Workers.
20 JulyUCZ On Air on the Copperbelt and Parts of Mkushi
20 JulyThe University Of Pretoria Hands Over Rev Dr Richard Mupepa Chimfwembe To The UCZ
20 JulyThe UCZ University College offloads its Products
20 JulyMwandi Rehabilitated Wards Now Open to the Public
20 JulyThe Zambian Christian Fratenity Bids Farewel to the Late Hon Rev Bredt Sampa
13 JulyGod’s True Church- 50 Years Working Together
27 MayReligion and Politics
27 MayTurbulent Times
22 JanuaryGolden Jubilee Celebration – Heroes Stadium

2014

27 NovemberWestern Presbytery Mourns Rev. Imbunda Kakoma
27 NovemberWestern Elects Rev. Manyando as Bishop
20 NovemberInduction Service – Deaconess Kafwimbi
17 NovemberForeword – Synod Bishop
17 NovemberWelcome Address – General Secretary.
7 October“Sefula Secondary School not ordinary! ” – Prof Saasa
7 October“A Religion that is Pure and Stainless according to God the Father is this: To take care of Orphans and Widows in their sufferings “
7 OctoberMwenzo Consistory Stakeholders Consultative Meeting Participants survive a fatal road accident
7 OctoberEmmah Mankishi Mukokwe – District Commissioner encourages Mufumbwe UCZ Congregation to be soul winners.
7 October“LIBES DECLARATION”: THE UCZ MINISTERS’ SYMPOSIUM
7 OctoberCCZ Leaders’ Jubilee Symposium
19 SeptemberBuilding of the Store-room Slab – Mwandi OVC Project
18 SeptemberLong Service Appreciation – Rev. A. Mwalilino
18 SeptemberUCZ are Leaders in Gender Issues – Esther Banda
17 SeptemberMumbwa Congregation observes UCZ University College Sunday
17 SeptemberPreparations for the Official Opening of Chimwemwe Congregation Gains Momentum
17 SeptemberUCZ Constitution, Rules and Regulations ready for printing
16 September“BE A NEW CREATION!” MEMBERS TOLD – BISHOP MULUMBWA
16 SeptemberACTALLIANCE – Zambia Forum: Hosts the Southern Africa Regional Forum (SARF) Annual Meeting in the Livingstone Tourism Capital.
8 SeptemberPastoral Statement – Golden Jubilee!
5 SeptemberUCZ Congregations Celebrates 50 Years of the Gospel and Unity
5 SeptemberUNICEF partners with UCZ and ZEC – WASHE Programme
5 SeptemberUCZ re-positions itself for life-affirming mission
5 SeptemberSenga Hill UCZ hosts Boys Brigade Zambia
4 SeptemberOne of the Church Founding Fathers Speaks out about UCZ – Rev Dr Kirkwood
4 SeptemberZambians called to Celebrate 50 Years of neither Jew nor Greek, Slave nor Free, Male nor Female, but all one in Christ Jesus.
4 SeptemberZambia’s First President Graces Rev. Antonio’s Farewell Service
3 SeptemberTraining for Transformation Grail Centre Trust Consultant visits Zambia
3 SeptemberMuzungaile graces the Chavuma UCZ Golden Jubilee Countdown Celebrations
3 SeptemberGod in Your Grace lead us to Celebrate 50 years of Spiritual Unity and Social Action – Prays Manyama-Lumwana Worshippers
3 SeptemberBishop calls for Unity of Purpose and Tolerance in the Spirit of the Mission Of Jesus Christ – Mujumila
30 JuneGolden Jubilee Celebrations – Message from GS!
13 MayNorth-Western Presbytery Joins In Golden Jubilee Launch
13 MayMuchinga Launches Jubilee Celebrations
13 MayState Commends UCZ For Social Work
12 MayLuapula Presbytery Launches Jubilee Celebrations
12 MayNorthern Presbytery Kicks Off Celebrations
12 MayCopperbelt Presbytery Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations
2 AprilUCZ Varsity adds value to Tertiary Education
28 MarchFiona Dixon-Thompson Leaves Mwandi
28 MarchRev. Alice Nalwembe Mulenga dies
28 MarchSynod Appoints New Office Holders
20 JanuaryEMBRACE SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS, KK URGES CHURCH
17 JanuaryGearing up for 50 years of gospel, unity

2013

27 AugustChurch Concerned About Health Of Church Workers And Tax Evasion
27 AugustUCZ Education Department Holds Workshop For Headteachers
16 AugustUCZ Synod Trains Farmers In Conservation Farming
16 AugustMission Schools Reject Government Re-Entry Policy
16 AugustUCZ to Hold Special Prayers for Leaders
7 AugustUCZ to Establish Presence in Ikelenge District
3 AugustMethodist Conference Calls for Support to Ministers In Ill Health
3 AugustMotion 212: Tax Justice by Rev. Peggy Mulambya-Kabonde
3 AugustKeith & Ida Waddell – Recent Experiences in Zambia, July 2013
3 AugustGeneral Secretary And Chairperson Of The Mwandi America Board Visit Jagaimbo Clinic In North Western Presbytery
5 JulyRev. Kabonde in Glasgow for CWM Council Meeting
5 JulyDinner to Raise Funds for New Office Complex
5 JulySynod Bishop On Southern, Copperbelt Pastoral Visits
5 JulyUK Nursing Tutors Visit UCZ Health Centre
4 JulyJoin the Pilgrimage to Israel
4 JulyUCZ Golden Jubilee Celebrations
22 MayVisit to North Western Presbytery
21 MayRev. P. Mulambya-Kabonde – The Immediate Past General Secretary
21 MayMeet the Synod Bishop Dinner
21 MayNew Synod Offices
21 MayNew Offices and Accomodation