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Presbyterian Church of Ghana

Also known as: the Presbyterian Church · PCG

Presbyterian Church of Ghana — mainline Protestant denomination launching disability inclusion initiatives and leading anti-illegal mining campaigns, currently conducting nationwide galamsey advocacy.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) has launched its Disability Policy and inaugurated a National Committee on Disability, with a call on all members to make disability inclusion an integral part of the Church’s holistic ministry.

    Presbyterian Church launches Disability Policy, urges members to champion inclusion
  3. Joy Online

    pong, Ghana Police Service, Ajumako Felix Oppong, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Accra GRANDCHILDREN: 35 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: 6 WAKE KEEPING- FRIDAY 3RD JULY 2026@ ASANTE AKYEM KYEKYEBIASE NEAR KONONGO BURIAL SERVICE- SATURDAY 4TH JULY 2026@ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA

    Chief Supt Kwadwo Oppong (Rtd)
  4. Joy Online

    The Right Reverend Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, said: “The annual remembrance of the judges was justified because they served with dignity, courage and impartiality, leaving a legacy worthy of emulation.” “These judges stood for jus

    Be emboldened by virtues of murdered judges to dispense justice fairly – Moderator
  5. Daily Guide

    Serve With Courage Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev.

    Insulate Judiciary From Interference – GBA
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    He made the call in a statement signed and issued in support of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s nationwide anti-galamsey campaign.

    Formalise NAIMOS with L.I. to fight galamsey—Minority
  8. The Chronicle

    The Minority Caucus in Parliament has thrown its support behind the Presbyterian Church of Ghana’s nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, describing the initiative as a timely intervention in the country’s battle against illegal mining and urging the government to adopt a more instit

    Galamsey Fight Must Not Be Reduced To Partisan Point-Scoring –Minority
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The awardees included MTN Ghana, Nestlé Ghana, Twellium Ghana Limited, Zipline Ghana, Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Melcom Ghana Limited, the Catholic Archdiocese of Accra and the Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL).

    Ghana needs 300,000 units of blood annually  – Health Minister
  10. Joy Online

    Dr Abraham Opare Kwakye, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, as Vice Chairman.

    Dr. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council leadership; pledges continued cooperation
  11. Joy Online

    A minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and Senior Research Fellow at the College of Humanities, Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Rev Dr Grace Sintim Adasi, has emerged as the overall winner of the highly competitive 2026 International Centre for the Soci

    Rev Dr Grace Sintim Adasi storms global stage with prestigious 2026 ICSOR scholarly Grant victory
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    The election took place at the Council’s 2026 Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana Head Office at Kuku Hill, Osu.

    Rev Enoch Thompson elected Christian Council Chairman
Society

Presbyterian Church launches Disability Policy, inaugurates National Committee

The News

The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has launched its Disability Policy and inaugurated a National Committee on Disability, calling on members to promote the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of church life and governance. The initiative advocates for accessible infrastructure, sign language interpretation, large-print bulletins, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in leadership roles across the Church.

27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Presbyterian Church launches Disability Policy, inaugurates National Committee

    The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has launched its Disability Policy and inaugurated a National Committee on Disability, calling on members to promote the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of church life and governance. The initiative advocates for accessible infrastructure, sign language interpretation, large-print bulletins, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in leadership roles across the Church.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. Retired Chief Superintendent Kwadwo Oppong dies at Police Hospital

    Chief Supt Kwadwo Oppong (Rtd) died on 1st February 2026 at Police Hospital. His funeral rites are scheduled for Saturday 4th July 2026 in Asante Akyem Kyekyebiase.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Moderator urges judges to emulate murdered peers' courage and integrity

    The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana urged judges and lawyers to emulate the courage, fairness and integrity of three High Court judges who were murdered in 1982, dispensing justice without fear or favour and leaving behind true human values rather than corruption and nepotism.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. GBA calls for judicial independence from political interference

    The Ghana Bar Association's president has called for the Judiciary to be insulated from political interference to deliver justice effectively, and urged the country to formulate clear guidelines for the removal of Superior Court judges, citing concerns about the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

    1 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Formalize NAIMOS with law to combat illegal mining

    An NPP MP and Ranking Member of Parliament's Select Committee on Lands and Natural Resources calls for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat to be formalized through a Legislative Instrument to strengthen institutional mandate, accountability, and continuity in fighting illegal mining across government changes.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Minority backs Presbyterian Church's anti-galamsey campaign nationwide

    Ghana's Parliamentary Minority Caucus has endorsed the Presbyterian Church of Ghana's nationwide anti-galamsey campaign, including a proposed "Red Sunday" observance, calling for a more institutionalised government approach to combating illegal mining and environmental degradation.

    18 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 15 June

  1. Ghana faces blood supply shortfall; health minister pledges support

    The Health Minister says Ghana needs 300,000 units of blood annually but collected only 200,000 units last year, creating a significant deficit. The government plans to support the National Blood Service with equipment for screening, processing, and storage at regional blood centres to address the shortage.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 6 June

  1. Bawumia congratulates new Christian Council of Ghana leadership

    Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated the newly elected Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana and pledged to work closely with the Council and other faith-based groups to advance his vision for a prosperous and peaceful Ghana.

    6 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghanaian scholar wins 2026 ICSOR research grant award

    Rev Dr Grace Sintim Adasi, a Presbyterian minister and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Ghana's Institute of African Studies, has won the 2026 International Centre for the Sociology of Religion (ICSOR) Grant Award with a perfect score. Her research project examines how social media is transforming Christian ministry and religious engagement in Ghana.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Reverend Enoch Thompson elected Christian Council Chairman

    The Christian Council of Ghana has elected Reverend Enoch Nii Narh Thompson, Executive President of the Ghana Baptist Convention, as its new Chairman at the Council's 2026 Annual General Meeting. Thompson, who previously served as Vice Chairman of the Council, succeeds Rt Rev Dr Lieutenant Colonel B.D.K. Agbeko.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. NDC Chief of Staff apologizes for member's statements to church

    Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff of the NDC, delivered an emotional apology to the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost and its congregation over the weekend on behalf of the party, for an outburst by Dr Mary Awusi, CEO of Free Zones Board, against the church chair.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Religious leaders reject threats over galamsey criticism

    Reverend Professor Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has rejected attempts to intimidate religious leaders for criticising illegal mining (galamsey), following warnings from the Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO that Apostle Eric Nyamekye would be "dealt with" if he continued highlighting environmental destruction. Mante insists the church will continue to condemn wrongdoing regardless of political considerations.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Rev. Prof Mante warns against politicising illegal mining fight

    A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has called on citizens to oppose illegal mining on moral and national grounds rather than along partisan lines, stressing that the galamsey menace should not become a tool for political point-scoring.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Clergy refuses to be silenced on illegal mining despite pressure

    A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof. Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has condemned illegal mining and declared that religious leaders will continue speaking against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure, following a recent controversy in which a government CEO publicly criticised a church leader for anti-galamsey comments.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Religious leaders vow to condemn galamsey despite political pressure

    A former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Prof Joseph Obiri Yeboah Mante, has delivered a forceful condemnation of illegal mining and warned that religious leaders would continue to speak out against galamsey regardless of intimidation or partisan pressure. His remarks follow a recent controversy in which the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority publicly criticised the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost over comments condemning illegal mining, before issuing an apology.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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