Blantyre Synod’s 150th anniversary offers an opportunity to reflect on history, celebrate achievements and strategise for the future
* The vision of the early missionaries has been enhanced over the years, particularly through the church’s work in education and health * The first government offices, first Malawi prison, first post office and the first bank in Malawi were at the synod office By Alice Muhawa & Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod has successfully celebrated its 150th anniversary, that started with a parade on Saturday in Blantyre City, marking a mi
* The vision of the early missionaries has been enhanced over the years, particularly through the church’s work in education and health * The first government offices, first Malawi prison, first post office and the first bank in Malawi were at the synod office By Alice Muhawa & Pempho Nkhoma, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Blantyre Synod has successfully celebrated its 150th anniversary, that started with a parade on Saturday in Blantyre City, marking a milestone since its establishment in 1876. The Sesquicentennial parade featured...
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- October 25, 2026
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- Duncan Mlanjira
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