the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of mankind; the shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the of the children of God; the promotion of divine worship; the preservation of the truth; the promotion of social righteousness and well-being of mankind. Different departments and institutions have been set with specific mandates to pursue programmes to achieve the objectives in order to fulfil the mission of the Synod.

PRESS RELEASE ON THE DEATH OF THE STATE PRESIDENT PROFESSOR BINGU WA MUTHARIKA:

The C.C.A.P. Blantyre Synod has learnt with great shock and disbelief the news about the untimely death of the state president Professor Bingu Wa Mutharika in a South African hospital where he was taken for further treatment on Thursday.

The C.C.A.P. Blantyre Synod would like to convey its deep felt condolence to Her Excelency the State President Joyce Hilda Mtila Banda, the First Lady Madam Callista Mutharika, the Mutharika Family, the DPP and all concerned parties and the Malawi Nation. (...)"

Press Release:The Position of CCAP Blantyre Synod on stripping women.
(Here is the press release in two parts: part 1 and part 2)

St Michael and All Angels Church normal Sunday services times.

• 6am Service Chichewa service, Multi-Purpose Hall.
• 7am Service Chichewa Service.
• 8.30am English Service, Church.
• 10.30 Service, Multi-Purpose Hall.
• 5pm English Service, Church.

At the Bi-Annual Synod meeting that took place between 22-25th August, the Synod have chosen a new General Secretary, Rev. Alex Maulana, a new deputy General Secretary, Rev Cliff Charles Nyekanyeka, and a new Vice Moderator, Rev. Andrew Kamponda. Rev. M. Chilapula was elected as Moderator for a second term.

[In the picture from left to right: Rev. Andrew Kamponda, Vice Moderator, Rev. M. Chilapula, Moderator of the Synod, Rev. Alex Maulana, General Secretary, Rev. Cliff Charles Nyekanyeka, Deputy General Secretary.]

Mission Statement: In line with the mission of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, Blantyre Synod, and the Synod Youth Department is committed to a well structured and coordinated management and leadership. This will be achieved through empowerment, promotion, mobilization and networking.

Read more about the youth department, CCAPSO (Student Organisation) and the Schools Chaiplaincy departments here.

Education for Living. In pursuance of its mission, Blantyre Synod aims to make effective and efficient use of available resources to develop the spiritual, physical, social emotional and intellectual capacities of each child and young person to become fulfilled and productive citizens of Malawi. In view of this Mission, the Education Department aims to develop and implement models of Education for Living that will help prepare and equip the primary and secondary school leavers with professional and vocational skills which will make them self-reliant.

The aim of Evangelism and Mission is to present the claims of the gospel of Christ, thus leading mankind to repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.

Since 2008 there is a full time Prison Chaplain who visits the prisons regularly.   Read the Chaplain report here.

With stunning views across Zomba, the CCAP cottage on Zomba Plateau is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the plateau. To book CCAP Cottage on Zomba Plateau please call Mrs Chalimba on 0888 375 972 or 00 265 888 375 972 (from abroad). Anyone can book the cottage. There are reduced fees for ministers working for and with the Synod.

For more information and picture click here.

At the foot of Mulanje Mountain near the Forestry Office, CCAP Likhubula House can be your stop. To book Likhubula House CCAP at Likhubula in Mulanje and see more photos please follow this link.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Chigodi Women's center is situated at only 10 minutes drive from Blantyre City. Find out more about the people involved and the centre here.

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, Grace Bandawe is situated in Blantyre City, along the Chileka Airport road opposite the CCAP Blantyre Mission. The centre offers accomodation, restaurant facilities and conference facilities. Whether you would like to book our conference facilities or our restaurant or whether you would like to relax for the day or for few nights, we are welcoming you warm heartedly.

Contact us by calling 00 265 (0) 1 834 267 or fax 00 265 (0) 1 830 305.

More pictures and information will follow soon.

The Chilema Ecumenical Training and Conference Centre (CETCC) has been associated with the ecumenical leadership training of Christians men, women, youth and children for over 40 years. Chilema is a beautiful place situated below Malosa mountain. It offers the followng facilities: conference hall, Board rooms, cafeteria/restaurant, Guest houses, clean dormitories for accommodation up to maximum of 120 people, a kitchen, Dining hall, a chapel for morning devotions, classrooms and a John Leake Play Group for children.

For more information and picture click here.

Please refer to the website of the Mulanje Mission Hospital here

The Theological Resource Centre is situated on the site of CCAP Blantyre Mission opposite Phoenix Primary School. It consists of a library with theological books and of a computer room. The computer room has about 10 functional computers connected to the internet, of a printer and scanner. You are welcome to come and use our facilities for a nominal fee.

More details wil follow.