United Christian Fellowship was founded in 1985 by Pastor Ranjan S. Fernando, with the vision of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Sri Lanka.  Begun with only a few believers in the Paraththa village, UCF now ministers in more than a dozen locations throughout the country with 60 staff and volunteers, committed to reach the unreached and building Christian leadership in rural areas.   Also, the government of Sri Lanka has appointed Pastor Ranjan as a justice of the peace for the whole island, in recognition of his service to the country.

Rev. Ranjan Fernando

  Our Mission Field 

The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is a multi-religious and multi-ethnic island nation off the tip of India.  The population of 19 million people is primarily composed of Sinhalese Buddhists (68%), Tamil Hindus (15%), Muslims (7%), and Christians (8%).  The island was under Portugese, Dutch, and British colonial rule for 450 years before gaining independence in 1948.  The country has suffered from an ongoing civil war since 1983.  There are over 23,000 villages in Sri Lanka, and many of them have not received the message of salvation.

  Evangelism 

Through church planting, Bible correspondence courses, Sunday school classes, and prayer meetings, UCF is witnessing many people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, from both Buddhist and Hindu backgrounds.  UCF pastors and evangelists receive minimal monthly allowances, and there is much need for the adequate support of these hard-working staff members and their families.

  Education 

UCF operates several nursery school programs, Children's Centers and Children's Homes in rural areas where no child-care or early education is available, and provides free school materials to needy children.  UCF also provides scholarships for students attending Bible training programs.

  Social Outreach 

Giving assistance to those in need is central to the ministry of UCF.  Such assistance includes: Traveling medical clinics, first aid supplies, housing assistance, sewing centers for the unemployed, vocational training, emergency relief for floods, droughts, etc., and clothing drives for refugees.

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