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1828 to today

Our history

From the arrival of the Basel missionaries at Osu in 1828 to the Ga Presbytery of today.

  1. 1828

    The Basel missionaries arrive at Christiansborg, Osu

    The beginning of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, on the soil of today's Ga Presbytery. PCG@200 marks 200 years in 2028.

  2. 1922

    Ga-Adangme Presbytery created

    One of the original five presbyteries created by Synod.

  3. 1971

    Synod divides the Ga-Adangme Presbytery

    Into Ga Presbytery and Dangme-Tongu Presbytery.

  4. 1972

    Ga Presbytery inaugurated

    With nine districts. The first Chairman was Rev. E. A. Adjei and the first Clerk Rev. J. E. Svanikier.

  5. About 1982

    A full-time Chairperson

    After about ten years, the office of Chairperson was separated from congregational duties.

  6. 2024

    PCG@200 celebrations launched

    The Church unveiled its 200th anniversary logo at Christiansborg Castle, Osu, on 22 December 2024.

  7. Today

    28 districts and the Ga Mission Field

    Serving congregations across Greater Accra.

Sources: gapresbytery.org/about-us; pcgonline.org (PCG@200 logo). Dates for later milestones to be supplied by the Presbytery archive.