𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝟎 – 𝐀 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

The Korle Gonno Circuit of the Methodist Church Ghana was formally inaugurated on 3rd October, 1975, following approval at the 14th Annual Conference of the Church. What began as a single mother society, Mt. Zion, Korle Gonno, grew to include other societies. The pioneering leadership of 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐄𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐞𝐢, the first Superintendent Minister, and 𝐁𝐫𝐨. 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐤𝐮, the first Circuit Steward, laid a firm foundation of discipline, evangelism, and expansion. Through their vision and sacrifice, Korle Gonno Circuit became a seedbed that nurtured new societies and even gave birth to independent circuits such as Abossey Okai and Mamprobi. Over the decades, the Circuit established strong organizations—Women’s Fellowship, Men’s Fellowship, Methodist Guild, Girls’ and Boys’ Brigades, Singing and Choir groups—that became anchors for discipleship and growth. Pioneers like 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧 and 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐛𝐥𝐞 dedicated themselves to mentoring the youth, ensuring that the next generation was rooted in Christ. As the years unfolded, Korle Gonno Circuit did not only expand physically but also spiritually. It became known for producing leaders, nurturing vibrant societies, and contributing to the wider mission of the Accra Diocese. Its theme for the Jubilee, “𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲” (𝐄𝐩𝐡. 𝟒:𝟏𝟒–𝟏𝟓), captures this remarkable journey of faith. Today, the Circuit comprises Mt. Zion, Bethesda, Bethel, Gbegbeyise, and Korle Gonno West. From humble beginnings, it has grown into a thriving family of believers committed to service, evangelism, and maturity in Christ. The legacy of its founders continues to inspire its members, who look forward with renewed strength to the next fifty years. Indeed, the story of the Korle Gonno Circuit is one of faith, sacrifice, and God’s faithfulness.