Sunday Worship in Ghana

Sunday Worship in Ghana


The presenters and production team of Sunday Worship, pictured on Elmina beach, for a special programme celebrating 50 years of Ghana's independence and commemorating the bicentenary of the Act abolishing the Transatlantic slave trade. Left to right: Uzo Kumi, Stephen Shipley, Phil Booth and Richard Reddie.

Schoolchildren pose for the camera


Children in a classroom of St James' Anglican School Elmina, Ghana.

The children dancing


A pageant for Ghana 50 Independence Day, performed by children of St James' Anglican School, Elmina.

Elmina town and castle


Elmina Castle stands on a hilltop, overlooking the town of Elmina.

Memorial plaque


Memorial plaque to victims of the Transatlantic slavery trade in the courtyard of Elmina Castle.

The dungeon


Male dungeon at Elmina Castle. Slaves were held here in readiness before being loaded onto the slave ships.

No return


The Gate of No Return, through which the captives were loaded on to the slave ships.

Exterior of the Church


Worshippers gather outside St James' Anglican Church, Elmina, Ghana.

The Altar party


Altar party at St James' Anglican church, Elmina for Morning Mass. Left to right: Revd Stephen Shipley, Canon Cyril Ben-Smith and Revd Dominic Eshun

Worshippers praising


Congregation at St James' Anglican church, Elmina taking part in Morning Mass.