Ministry in Egbu
A night school was established on December 27, 1906, with 50 young men attending to learn reading and writing. Two days later, Dennis convened the chiefs of the five villages of Egbu to discuss the construction of a schoolroom. The chiefs agreed to erect a building that would serve both as a church and a […]
Exploration of Owerri Villages
On Monday, the group preached in three of the seven villages of Uratta during the morning. In the afternoon, they traveled three miles along the Bende road to Egbu, where they preached in three additional villages, though with less response (LH, 15 May 1905). The following day, they visited Nekede after receiving an invitation from […]
Overland Trek from Ibadan to Asaba
On January 9, 1902, Dennis embarked on a sea journey from Asaba, travelling through Burutu and arriving in Lagos on January 14 to attend a Diocesan conference. On January 25, Dennis began his return journey to Asaba, seeking to explore the Southern Nigerian region and its diverse languages while spreading the Gospel. He travelled by […]
Mission at Onitsha and Other Mission Outreaches
In November 1894, Archdeacon Thomas John Dennis embarked on a mission to Onitsha at the request of Herbert Tugwell, the new Bishop of West Equatorial Africa. Tugwell envisioned Dennis in a multifaceted role that included overseeing pastoral work, leading educational initiatives, engaging in theological studies, and promoting industrial training in farming and skilled trades. His […]