Anglican Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng of Northern Uganda has told a delegation of the World Council of Churches (WCC) to the region that a rebel war with the government is finally over despite some recent reports of flare ups.
A CORRECTION on the Church of Uganda position regarding the Anglican Communion and the Lambeth Conference
“The Church of Uganda is not seceding from the Anglican Communion,” said Revd Canon Aaron Mwesigye, church spokesperson. “Some press stories have misrepresented our position.”
Issued by the Provincial Assembly Standing Committee on Lambeth Conference 2008
On Sunday, 2nd September 2007, the Most Rev. Henry Luke Orombi, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, and the House of Bishops consecrated two Bishops at St. James Cathedral, Mbarara. More than 10,000 people, including the Prime Minister of Uganda, attended the colourful and lively five-hour ceremony.
The Most Revd Henry Luke Orombi, Archbishop of Uganda, with the consent of the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda, given in December 2006 and reaffirmed today, will consecrate the Revd John A.M. Guernsey, an American priest canonically resident in North Kigezi Diocese, Church of Uganda, as a Bishop in the Church of Uganda. He will be consecrated in Mbarara on 2nd September 2007, together with Revd George Tibesigwa, Bishop-elect of Ankole Diocese.
Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
The Church of Uganda welcomes the announcement of the consecration of The Revd Canon Dr. Bill Atwood as Suffragan Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Diocese in the Anglican Church of Kenya. Canon Atwood is a long time friend and partner of the Church of Uganda. In these
The renewed truce between the Ugandan government and the Lord’s Resistance Army has boosted hopes that upcoming talks may lead to progress towards peace.
A new truce was signed between the Government of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel group on Saturday 14 April, renewing hope in the efforts to end the 20–year insurgency in northern Uganda.
Uganda’s Internal Affairs Minister Ruhakana Rugunda and LRA leader Joseph Kony met at Ri–Kwangba on the border between Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and renewed the cease-fire, which had expired in February.
A Ugandan, Enock Kayeye, was on Sunday consecrated as the assistant bishop of North Kivu Diocese in the DR Congo.
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Congo, Dr. Dirokpa Fidele, presided over the ceremony at Kituru, in Butembo town, at the diocesan headquarters.
Kayeye, 61, is the first foreign and the 11th bishop of the Anglican Church of Congo. A big congregation welcomed Kayeye during a service that lasted for over five hours.
Fidele promised to work towards strengthening the bond between Ugandan and Congolese Christians.
The retired bishop of Kigezi Diocese, Dr. William Rukirande, asked the Congolese to work with Kayeye to spread evangelism, promote unity and reconciliation.
Kayeye promised to work with the church in DR Congo to promote Christianity.
A delegation of 31 Ugandan Christians attended.
Article by Darious Magara - New Vision Online
The 18th Provincial Assembly of the Church of the Province of Uganda was opened on Wednesday, 30th August 2006 at Uganda Christian University, Mukono by the Rt Hon Prime Minister, Prof Apolo Nsibambi.
Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng, Bishop of Northern Uganda Diocese in the Church of Uganda (Anglican), was among a group of religious, cultural, and political leaders that traveled to the Garamba Forest in northeastern Congo to meet face-to-face with Joseph Kony, the leader of the rebel group known as the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The meeting took place on Monday, 31st July 2006
On 30th August 2006, during the recently ended Provincial Assembly, the House of Bishops reached a compromise solution on a way forward for Muhabura Diocese.
In 2001 the House of Bishops elected Rev. Canon David Sebuhinja to be the Bishop-elect of Muhabura Diocese. The Head of Laity and other leaders in the Diocese, however, refused to accept his appointment. This led to a five-year standoff between different groups in Muhabura Diocese and the House of Bishops.
A top Ugandan church leader has said efforts need to be made to keep the peace process in northern Uganda on track after agreement by government forces and rebels belonging to the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to cease hostilities.
'It now clear any doubts about the seriousness of these talks and challenges need to focus on things that keep the dialogue on track,' the Rev. Grace Kaiso, executive secretary of the Uganda Joint Christian Council, told Ecumenical News International in Nairobi.
Statement by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda
On 15th March 2006, I and all the people of Uganda woke up to read in The New Vision that Christopher Ssenyonjo, the second Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, had a new 'Archbishop called Howard' in America and had formed a new denomination called the Charismatic Church of Uganda, and had consecrated a bishop.
I regret that Ssenyonjo did not have the courtesy to contact me personally about his decision to abandon the Church of Uganda and seek a new Archbishop. Our church canons (church laws) provide for a Bishop to relinquish the exercise of ordained ministry when he affiliates with another religious body not in communion with the Church of Uganda. When, however, a Bishop does not do that, our canons stipulate that he has abandoned the Church of Uganda.
A message from Religious Leaders to all Ugandans on the 2006 General Elections
Fellow Ugandans,
We bring you greetings of love from the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC).
We extend to you our best wishes on this occasion as we prepare to go to the polls on 23 February 2006, 28th February 2006, 6th March 2006 and 9th March 2006 to cast our votes for candidates of our choice that are contesting for various elective positions. This is an important civic duty that must be cherished by all Ugandans and all people of goodwill. The Constitution of Uganda 1995 underscores the need for free, regular and fair elections. In our view, an election is free and fair if it is conducted substantially in conformity with the relevant laws and regulations.
Greetings in Jesus Mighty Name this Christmas Season.
The event which is coming to us is a great reminder of Gods divine love to the world.
All over the world excitement has seized people because the good news has hit them. Some are excited because they will buy new things and give gifts to loved ones, but others are equally excited because they are going to make money by selling. Whatever the reason for celebrating Christmas, do know that God gave us His Son Jesus Christ and it is worth remembering.
Northern Uganda Anglican Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng has appealed to aid agencies to resume the services they suspended after the killing of two humanitarian workers by the Lords Resistance Army (LRA), a brutal rebel movement.
We are jubilant at the news of our fellow countryman's appointment as the next Archbishop of York, and are grateful to the Queen, the Prime Minister, and the Church of England for recognizing the emerging force of the Christian Church in the Global South.
About 80 children at the Chain Foundation Orphanage in Kampala, Uganda will be receiving Christmas gifts from Canada as a result of an initiative by Anglican Video, General Synod's video production company.
"Most of the children at the orphanage lost their parents to HIV/AIDS," said Becky Boucher Anglican Video production manager. "We felt that we needed to do something for them this Christmas."
Celebrations to mark 100 years of Christianity in Acholi have started. Believers walked from the Northern Diocese through Gulu streets to Keyo Hill on Saturday.
The Bishop of the Northern Uganda Diocese, the Rt Revd Nelson Onono-Onweng, led a procession of believers to open the week-long activities, while the Christ Church Choir coloured the occasion.
Acholi religious leaders are expected to participate in the activities.
The grand celebrations will be at Keyo Hill in Lamogi sub-county, Kilak county in Gulu district on Sunday.
Article by: Dennis Ojwee from New Vision newspaper (Kampala)
The Most Revd Henry Luke Orombi, the Primate of the Church of the Province of Uganda, has called for international pressure on the Lord's Resistance Army to force them into peace talks with the Ugandan government. His statement was made after a trip to affected areas, organised by Church Mission Society (CMS).
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