The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, spent her third day in Ghana with healthcare workers and Mothers’ Union members, church leaders and representatives of other faith communities, and young Anglicans in Accra.
Meeting with St John Ambulance-Ghana
Archbishop Sarah visited St Barnabas Anglican Church, Osu, where she met with staff and volunteers from St John Ambulance-Ghana to learn more about their work serving communities across Ghana. “Never underestimate the difference you make in people’s lives,” she told the volunteers.
Meeting the Mothers' Union
Archbishop Sarah then met with members of the Mothers’ Union, hearing about their ministry supporting families, women and communities across the Diocese of Accra and Ghana.
Addressing the members, Archbishop Sarah said the Mothers’ Union transforms lives.
Encouraging them to stay rooted in Christ, she said: “Build on him, know that you are loved and saved by Jesus Christ. That enables our tree to grow strong and you to continue your work.”
Lunch with ecumenical and interfaith leaders
At the British High Commission Residence, Archbishop Sarah joined church leaders and representatives of other faith communities for lunch.
The gathering brought leaders from across Ghana’s faith communities together to discuss shared priorities, including community cohesion, peacebuilding and the contribution faith organisations make to national life.
Meeting the Anglican Young People Association
Returning to St Barnabas Church, the Archbishop met with the Anglican Young People Association, which supports youth across the Church of Ghana.
The group welcomed Archbishop Sarah to Ghana and told her about their work, from evangelism, mentoring and accompaniment, to campus outreach and community service.
Speaking to the young people, Archbishop Sarah said: “So often we hear young people are the church of the future. That is not true. You are the church of today."
Archbishop Sarah urged the young people to “step out in faith” and take on leadership roles in the church, both lay and ordained.
Affirming their outreach work with young people who are suffering or struggling, she said: "Tell people your story and the difference Jesus makes in your life every day."
