UPCOMING EVENT IN THE DIOCESE : 2019 SYNOD

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UPCOMING EVENT IN THE DIOCESE : 2019 SYNOD 

HOST : Ajara Circuit
DATE : Thursday 2nd - 5th May, 2019.
SYNOD THEME: Obedience to God - Better than sacrifice - I Samuel 15:22b

Synod Event
Ministerial session:  : Thursday 2nd May, 2019
Lay session : Thursday 2nd May, 2019
Opening ceremony : Friday 3rd May, 2019
Representative session: Friday 3rd - 4th May, 2019

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