PCN Umuahia Central Presbytery

14/03/2026

UMUAHIA CENTRAL PRESBYTERY CELEBRATES 3RD ANNIVERSARY AND OPENS 2026 ECCLESIASTICAL YEAR

In a day of thanksgiving and vision casting, Umuahia Central Presbytery celebrated three years of growth and formally declared the 2026 Ecclesiastical Year open. The service was marked by spiritual fervour, fellowship, and renewed commitment to advancing God’s work.

Moderator’s Address
The Moderator of the Presbytery, Very Rev. Paul Alozie, presided over the Holy Communion and delivered his address, highlighting key achievements of the Presbytery over the past three years. He said,
“We must continue to build God’s Kingdom together, ensuring no missionary goes unsupported and every mission station thrives in God’s grace.”
He outlined his 2026 vision, which includes:
- Establishing additional mission stations.
- Ensuring prompt payment of missionaries’ stipends.
- Launching a business venture to reduce the Presbytery’s financial dependence on parishes.
- Procuring an evangelism bus to enhance outreach.

He thereafter formally declared the 2026 Ecclesiastical Year open.

Guest Preacher’s Message
The Guest Preacher, Apostle Ikechukwu, spoke on the theme “Grace Upon Grace,” drawing from John 8:1–8. He emphasized that the grace of God overrides negative laws and limitations, enabling believers to live victorious lives. Apostle Ikechukwu also led the congregation in prophetic prayers for the new year, invoking God’s guidance and blessings.

Ceremonial Highlights
The service featured the cutting of the anniversary cake and the presentation of awards to several members of the Presbytery, in recognition of their dedication, support, and commitment to God’s work.

Attendance and Worship
The service was graced by the Moderator of Umuahia Synod, Rt. Rev. Chinedu Itam Okoroafor, PhD, who prayed for the Presbytery and its leadership and participated in the ceremonial cutting of the cake.
The gathering also drew Ministers in charge of parishes within the bounds of the Presbytery, members of the Presbyterial Arms, Elders, the Boy's & Girls Brigade, and parishioners, adding vibrancy and spiritual warmth to the celebration.

The Clerk of Presbytery, Very Rev. James Okafor, conducted the service, while the Classical Mass Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Emmanuel Shillings, led the congregation in worship using the How Excellent Hymnal.

Appreciation
The Planning Committee, led by Rev. Vigo Barisitomka, was commended by the Moderator for their excellent preparation and ex*****on of the event.

Closing Statement
The celebration reaffirmed the Presbytery’s commitment to mission, growth, and faithful service to God, while inspiring members to embrace God’s grace for the year ahead.
To God be the Glory.

Elder Anya Chiedozie
Media Director
Umuahia Central Presbytery

14/12/2025

Umuahia Central Presbytery Holds Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Central Presbytery, on Sunday, 14th December 2025, held its Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Emmanuel Mega Parish, Umuahia.

The service was conducted by the Clerk of the Presbytery, Very Rev. James Okafor, and presided over by the Moderator of the Presbytery, Very Rev. Paul Alozie Amadike, who also delivered the homily titled “From Darkness to Light.”
In his message, the Moderator reminded worshippers that the essence of Christmas is the salvation of mankind through Jesus Christ. He charged members of the Presbytery to ensure that a world filled with darkness receives the light of Christ, noting that this responsibility rests on every child of God.

The service featured inspiring choir renditions by the Presbytery Mass Choir alongside choirs from various parishes within the bounds of the Presbytery. A notable highlight of the programme was the recognition of outstanding children who excelled during the 2025 Presbytery Quiz, in encouragement of Christian education and biblical knowledge among young people.

The wife of the Synod Moderator and President of the Ministers’ Wives Fellowship, Umuahia Synod, Elder Mrs. Ngozi Okoroafor, served as the Mother of the Day.

The event also attracted the presence of the Synod Moderator, Rt. Rev. Chinedu Itam Okoroafor, PhD, other ministers serving within the Presbytery, elders, and members from across the Presbytery.

The Festival was well-coordinated by a planning committee chaired by Elder Marvelous Okoro, whose efforts contributed to the smooth and impactful ex*****on of the programme.

The service concluded on a note of thanksgiving and praise to God for the gift of salvation and the enduring message of light brought to the world through Christ.

To God be the glory.

Media Unit
Umuahia Central Presbytery.

27/08/2025

Recap of activities of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Umuahia Central Presbytery ably led by the Moderator, Very Rev Paul Amadike Alozie.

1. Ordination into the Ministry of the Word and Sacrament of Rev Samuel, Rev Jared, and Rev Nkechi on Saturday 15th August 2025.

2. Inauguration of Amakama Outstation as a Congregation under PCN, St Andrew's, Umuobia Parish, Umuahia on Saturday, 23rd August 2025.

3. Reception Service of Rev Ukpai Nnachi Obuma, as an Associate Minister of PCN Emmanuel Mega Parish, Umuahia, on Sunday 24th August 2025.

21/07/2025

29/06/2025

The very dynamic Moderator of Umuahia Central Presbytery, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu, yesterday, 28th June, 2025, led the Ministers and Elder Commissioners to inaugurate Amazing Grace Mission Station as a congregation under Redemption Parish Afaraukwu.

In line with the vision of the Church of a decade (2020-2030), massive evangelism and rapid expansion, this is the 4th Mission Station being inaugurated a Congregation within the period of his outstanding leadership as Moderator.

It is therefore fitting to commend this great strides and congratulate the Moderator, the other officers of the Presbytery and members of the Presbytery for the achievement.

While congratulating the Presbytery on this noble achievement, we sincerely appreciate the Redemption Parish, ably led by the Minister in Charge, Rev Rock Oka Kalu, and all past ministers that have served in the parish and all parishioners for their sacrifices in making sure Amazing Grace Mission Station grew to this present status.

Our deepest congratulations goes to the Resident Minister, Rev Nwachukwu Ifeanyi Dominion, for his outstanding leadership and service over the years and accomplishing this great task. In the same vein, we celebrate all the members of the Amazing Grace Mission Station for being a part of the history that has been made.

To God be the Glory as we continue to march on from Glory to Glory.

10/05/2025

PCN OSSAH MISSION STATION INAUGURATED AS A CONGREGATION BY THE UMUAHIA CENTRAL PRESBYTERY

Today, Saturday 10th May 2025, the Umuahia Central Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria led by the Moderator, RT Rev Johnson Kalu has inaugurated The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria Ossah Mission, Umuahia as a CONGREGATION under the PCN MISSION HILL PARISH, as her supervisory parish.

The Umuahia Central Presbytery also formally introduced the Parish Minister, Rev Vigo Barisitomka and the Associate/Resident Minister of the PCN OSSAH CONGREGATION, Rev Paul Oru .

Also, the Umuahia Central Presbytery inaugurated and commissioned the following as the first members of the Church Management Committee; They are;

a) Comr. Ibem Onwuka Ibem - Chairman
b) Evang. Bassey Ebak Agwu -Secretary
c) Eld. Mrs Janeth Obia - Treasurer
d) Mrs Eni Amaka Ugochukwu - Financial Secretary, who was unavoidably absent.

Furthermore, the Umuahia Central Presbytery inaugurated and commissioned the Arms leaders & Executives led by their Presidents;

a) Mr Oni Ugochukwu - MCA President
b) Mrs Blessing Ifeanyi- Women Guild President
c) Miss Precious Ifeanyi- PYPAN President .

The historic inauguration of PCN OSSAH MISSION STATION as a CONGREGATION was well attended by the Umuahia Central Presbytery leaders, and Ministers from the Parishes under the Presbytery, among others.

To God be the Glory 🙏

15/02/2025

UMUCHUKWU CONGREGATION OF THE REDEMPTION PARISH PCN INAUGURATED TODAY.

History was made today as the Shekinah Mission Station, Redemption Parish of the Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria was elevated and Inaugurated as a Congregation by the Umuahia Central Presbytery at the Church Auditorium (Umuchukwu Community Hall).

The Service began by 9:00am with a Sermon by Rev. Paul Oru. He preached on the topic 'Moving Forward' and took his Bible lessons from Exodus 14: 12 - 18 and Matthew 14: 27 - 31.

Declaring the inauguration of the Umuchukwu Congregation, the Moderator of Umuahia Central Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Johnson Kalu charged them to continue their fellowship in the faith and to maintain a loyal and cordial relationship with the parent parish, Redemption Parish.

He went further to present and to pray for the Management Committee of the Church which includes;
1. Mr. Udonsi Eke (Chairman)
2. Elder Mrs Joy Ijeoma Oguelu (Secretary)
3. Mrs Olekanma Chijioke Ukonu (Treasurer)
4. Elder Mrs Chinyere Maduabuchi Nwachukwu (Financial Secretary) while urging them to co-operate with one another and to do their best in managing the affairs of the new congregation.

In his speech, the resident Minister of Umuchukwu Congregation, Rev. Nkemjika Chukwu thanked the Umuahia Central Presbytery, the Redemption Parish, the Arms of the Presbytery and all those who were part of the successful Inauguration service today.

The Service which was conducted by the Clerk of Umuahia Central Presbytery, Very Rev. Timothy Agwu had Ministers and Elders from the Presbytery, Members of the Redemption Parish and other invited guests in attendance. __________________________________________________THE HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NIGERIA SHEKINAH MISSION STATION, UMUCHUKWU REDEMPTION PARISH AFARA-UKWU

To the Glory of God Shekinah Mission Station Umuchukwu started on 19th September, 2017 with tarry night service. The tarry night took place after six months of serious evangelism both open air and door to door evangelism. The people in attendance were supervising minister/minister in-charge of Redemption Parish Afara-Ukwu, Rev. James Ado Aju, some evangelism members, prayer band members and resident minister and the wife Rev/Rev Mrs. Chigozie Marcus Nwachukwu.

ATTENDANCE:

- Rev. James Ado Aju JP
- Rev Charles O. Ukpai
- Rev. Uchenna Chigozie
- Rev. Chigozie Marcus Nwachukwu
- Bro. Okechukwu Ukpai
- Sis. Olekanma Chijioke Ukonu
- Sis. Favour Azubuike
- Sis. Blessing Joseph
- Sis. Amarachi Ugbuta

FIRST SUNDAY SERVICE ON 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2017

ATTENDANCE

- Rev. Chigozie Marcus Nwachukwu.
- Sis. Comfort Lekwa Otta
- Sis. Cynthia Obinagwa
- Sis. Ezinne Orji Obasi
- Sis. Chinyere Idika Egwuonwu.
- Sis. Gift Orji
- Sis. Joy Chidinma Chibueze
- Sis. Favour Achi Nkata
- Bro. Obichi Obinagwa
- Destiny Obinagwa

Preacher - Rev. Chigozie M. Nwachukwu
Topic. Unstoppable Grace
Ist Lesson: Genesis 39:1-23
2nd Lesson: Acts 5:17-26
Venue: Umuchukwu Community Hall

Resident Minister: Rev. Chigozie M. Nwachukwu

Supervising Elder: Elder Kalu Ugwo

Supervising Minister: Rev. James Ado Aju

First Infant Baptism was held in 3rd, December 2017 with four children whose names are,
- Samuel Oji Samuel
- Chidiebere Oji Samuel
- Nkechinyere Oji Samuel
- Grace Oji Samuel

The four children were baptized by Rev. James Ador Aju JP

In 2018, the following Arms of the Presbyterian Church Of Nigeria were officially introduced; the MCA, PYPAN, Women's Guild and the CGIT.

The following items were received from the Parish:
- One Lectern
- Ten Hymn Books
- Two offering Basket
- Two Table Cloths
- Two Notebook and One Exercise Book

The Church started with the community chairs and table. The Parish organized a Three Day Crusade from 31st March - 2nd April, 2018 at Umuchukwu Village Square with the theme: Come and Have Rest

Speakers: Rev. Charles O. Ukpai, Rev. Ukoha Ngwobia Ukoha and Rev. Chigozie Nwachukwu.

Since the inception of Shekinah Mission Station Umuchukwu till now, the Mission Station has acquired the following;

- Drum set
- One Amplifier
- A Keyboard
- Two Foreign Voice Speaker
- Generator Set
- Sign Post, Offering Box and some Plastic Chairs.

The Mission Station is desperately in need of land and other items like

- Communion Table (which was later donated to her today by the Redemption Parish)
- Wireless Microphone
- Pulpit Bible
- Hymn Book

Following a letter by the Redemption Parish Kirk Session to the Umuahia Central Presbytery, the Presbytery met on the 14th of September, 2024 and approved the inauguration of Umuchukwu as a Congregation within Redemption Parish of Umuahia Central Presbytery. A visibility committee which included; Rev. Charles Ukpai, Elder Chiedozie Anya, Rev. James Okafor, Very Rev. Timothy Agwu and Elder Mary Kalu was setup.

During the emergency meeting on Monday 30th November 2024, the five-man delegation reported to the Presbytery about the eligibility of Umuchukwu Mission Outstation for inauguration to a congregational status.
After the worship service on the Sunday 21" November 2024, the committee expressed her satisfaction and approval for the inauguration.

08/02/2025

Ecclesiastical Opening of the Umuahia Central Presbytery held today 8th February 2025, at the Presbytery headquarters, the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Emmanuel Mega Parish, Road 2, Federal Low Cost Housing Estate Umuahia.

In the well attended Service that had in attendance, members from the Presbyterian Church within and outside the bounds of the Presbytery, Members of the Clergy, the Ruling Elders, the Men Christian Association, the Women's Guild, the Presbyterian Young Peoples' Association, the Christian Girls in Training and Boys and Girls Brigade.

The Moderator of the Presbytery, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu, welcomed all present. In his address he highlighted the following:

1. The 2025 Theme of the General Assembly: A Vessel for Honour, taken from 2 Timothy 2:21. He noted that the theme points to the fact that God is willing to use us to accomplish His purpose here on earth as great vessels.

2. The responsibility of the Presbytery: the Moderator, noted that the Presbytery is mandated to reach socially to all around her with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He noted that as promised during the last Ecclesiastical Opening that the Presbytery has opened a fish farming business and hopes to expand in scope and size after this year's ceremony.

3. Appeal to support the vision: the Moderator, remarked that no sacrifice or gift given for kingdom purposes goes unrewarded, he therefore urged members and guests to donate generously to sustain the project of the Presbytery.

4. Special recognition and Awards: the Moderator, noted that this year's Ecclesiastical Opening, comes with a special feature: Honours Award, where distinguished Presbyterians will be Honoured and appreciated for their commitment and dedication.

5. Special appreciation: the Moderator, on behalf of the Presbytery, specially appreciated the Secretary to the State Government of Abia State, Professor Kenneth Kalu, who was the Key Note Speaker.
He appreciated him for his commitment to God's kingdom, particularly the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria and further thanked him for the transformative agenda of the Present administration ably led by His Excellency, Dr Alex C Otti.

During the Service, the Secretary to the State Government of Abia, Professor Kenneth Kalu, the key note Speaker, represented by the Dr Sunny Jackson, Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, Abia State.
In his key note address tagged "Honoured through Service", he noted that God, through Jesus Christ exemplified Service and this is expected of all Christians.
He went further to note that no man can serve God a sinner, with pride or self righteousness.
He urged members of the Presbytery to therefore shun sin, wear the garment of humility and respond to God by serving with their resources, and time.
He finally noted that God rewards and honours every service.

Other highlights of the services included: the celebration of the Lord's Supper as celebrated by the Moderator, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu and assisted by other Ministers and Elders present.

The rededication of the Presbyterial Arms through her executives by the Moderator.

The presentation of Awards to deserving Presbyterians within the bounds of the Presbytery. Which also featured the presentation of the Holy Bible to the Key note address speaker, Professor Kenneth Kalu, SSG, Abia State, by the Moderator, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu.

Prayers and Thanksgiving to God for the year ended and the new year.

The Clerk of the Presbytery, Very Rev Timothy Agwu, conducted the service.

In a vote of the thanks, the convener of the 2025 Ecclesiastical Opening planning committee, Rev Rock Oka Kalu, on behalf of the other members of the committee, appreciated the Moderator for the opportunity given to them to serve in this capacity. He appreciated all the Special guests, especially the Key Note address speaker, Professor Kenneth Kalu, for honouring the Presbytery with his presence. He thanked all other guests and the awardees for their generous responses to the award, he prayed the good Lord to bless and replenish them abundantly.

The service came to close as the church was invited to sing from RCH 702.
The Moderator, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu, gave the benediction.

To God be the Glory.

Below are picture highlights

07/02/2025

2025 Leadership Training and Ecclesiastical Opening.
Friday & Saturday 7th -8th February 2025.

Highlights of the Leadership Training included:
- Papers/Talks
- Questions and Answers
- Prayers for the Presbytery

Resource Persons that presented papers and their topics:
1. Rt Rev Johnson Kalu - Building &Maintaining Intimacy in Marriage
2. Rt Rev Anthony Okoro Ufere- Policies of the Church (2018-2024)
3. Rev Rock Oka Kalu: Supervisors/ Associates & Provers Relationship: Strategy for Church Growth
4. Elder Enyinnaya Okpo Anya: Proper Accountability in Church Management.

The Clerk of the Presbytery, Very Rev Timothy Agwu, moderated the plenary, while the Moderator, Rt Rev Johnson Kalu, was on hand to welcome delegates to the Training.
The planning committee, through the convener, Rev Rock Oka Kalu, assured participants, delegates, and all commissioners of the Presbytery, a fruitful stay and a beautiful Ecclesiastical Opening on Saturday, urging all to join the Presbytery in the celebration.

16/12/2024

Carol of Nine lessons||Umuahia Central Presbytery||15th December 2024