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The parish priest of St. Luke’s Kahoko Mitooma Church of Uganda in Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, North Kigezi Diocese, has urged Christians to actively support the work of God and the development of their respective churches.
Speaking on Sunday during the celebration of two years since the church attained parish status, he emphasized that Christianity is not just about attending church services but also about contributing to the growth and progress of their churches. He commended the authorities for their dedication, which has helped the church reach this significant milestone.
Kham Kirakurate, the head of laity at St. Luke’s Kahoko Mitooma Church of Uganda, shared the church’s history, noting that it was established in 1925 in Rwenkuba but did not have land until 1947, when the late Bekiita Barahire donated 35 acres. This land now hosts a church, a primary school, and a health unit.
He expressed gratitude to the North Kigezi Diocese for elevating the church to parish status, highlighting that numerous positive changes have taken place since the transition. He added that the church is currently engaged in planting coffee and matoke, following the Bishop’s directive to combat poverty.
Kham also stated that they plan to expand their coffee and matoke plantations and remain committed to advancing the work of God. In collaboration with the parish priest, they aim to promote peace within families by encouraging couples to have formal weddings.
