Harare Central Distict
The Harare Central District (HCD) of the United Methodist Church was officially founded in 2004.
Historical Context
The Reorganization (2004): Prior to this date, the entire capital city of Zimbabwe was managed as a single, massive administrative unit known simply as the Harare District. Because of rapid urban church growth, the Zimbabwe West Annual Conference (ZWAC) split the capital into three distinct districts: Harare Central, Harare East, and Harare West.
The Root Congregations (1964): While the administrative district was founded in 2004, the local churches that make up the district are much older. Urban congregations within its current boundaries—such as St. Philip Kambuzuma—were established as far back as 1964 to serve expanding residential areas in the capital.
The Parent Church (1897): On a national level, the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zimbabwe dates back to December 1897, when Bishop Joseph Crane Hartzell established the first UMC mission at Old Mutare.
The Harare Central District is an administrative and ecclesiastical division of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zimbabwe, operating under the Zimbabwe West Annual Conference (ZWAC). It serves as a spiritual hub connecting several local church circuits within the capital city
Leadership & Administration
District Superintendent (DS): Led by Rev. Tawanda Mutudza, who was commissioned on 8 March 2026 at the Highfield Circuit (St Mark).
District Women’s Coordinator: Mrs. W. Chinyerere serves alongside the DS to lead the women’s fellowship, known as the Ruwadzano RweWadzimai (RRW).
Head Office: Administrative operations run in coordination with the main Zimbabwe West Annual Conference headquarters located at 10 Harvey Brown Road, Milton Park/Belvedere, Harare
Key Activities & Ministries
District Revivals: Major gatherings are organized frequently to promote spiritual growth, such as the district-wide revival at Darwendale Campsite (Shiloh) in Norton
Motto & Themes: The district operates under the visual and biblical motto “Together We Can!” (Ecclesiastes 4:9), with its recent quadrennial spiritual focus centered on the “Year of Renewal”.
Social Media Updates: The Harare Central District UMC Facebook Page acts as the primary platform for live-streaming services, event alerts, and administrative updates.- mczea.org
The District Superintendents (DS) who have led the Harare Central District of the United Methodist Church (UMC) under the Zimbabwe West Annual Conference (ZWAC) since 2004 are listed below:
The District Superintendents (DS)
Rev. Vienna Mutezo
Rev. Josephine Bopani
Rev. Oswell Kaseke
Rev. Tawanda Mutudza
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