Stephen Kaziimba is set to be installed as the new Archbishop of the Church of Uganda at Namirembe.
ENTHRONEMENT OF NEW ARCHBICHOP OF CHURCH OF UGANDA
Presented by Joseph Kizza
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10:10am | Extraordinary church’
Bishop Malcolm Richards from Sidney is representing Asia and the Oceania.
“It is a great pleaure to be here,” he says.
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10:10am | Extraordinary church’
While introducing the presence of high-profile people attending today’s special service, outgoing Archbishop Ntagali calls out Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at greet the congregation.
“Yesterday I went on a pilgrimage to Namugongo. It was a transforming experience – to see the see of this extraordinary church,” says the visiting archbishop.
“Without peace, there is no salvation,” adds Welby, rallying the church to unite.
Glad to see him give a go at one of the most popular hyms in Luganda. Deserved applaud for him from the congregation.
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9:48am | Introducing the bishops in the house
The Dean of the Province of Church of Uganda, Bishop Jackson Thembo Nzerebende is on the podium, performing introductions of the clergy in attendance. Nzerebende is also the bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese.
While at it, Bishop Nzerebende is keen to introduce his beloved wife to the congregation.
“My wife, Dorothy Nzerebende, is here. Dorothy, please wave to the people.”
Applause ensues.
The congregation applauds to every name read out.
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9:45am | The readings
The reading has been from 1 Peter 3: 18.
Rt. Rev. William James Ssebaggala Mukono Diocese has delivered the gospel reading in Luganda.
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9:37am | ‘Welcome to this historical moment’
“I would like to welcome you all to this very, very important and historical moment of the Church of Uganda. (…) By the Grace of God, I am the leader of this service,” says departing archbishop Stanley Ntagali in his opening remarks.
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9:26am | 🎵♬ Opening hymn
Today’s elaborate service begins with Take my life and let it be as the opening hymn.
🎵♬ You can hum along if you like:
Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
I can’t but help to say that the grand Namirembe Cathedral is filled to capacity. Other faithful are camped outside of the church to follow proceeding.
The main man – Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu – has entered the cathedral to warm applause. He has returned the gesture by waving back to the people he will lead. He is wearing full vestments of the position he is about to officially take over.
Immaculate scenes these.
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9:19am | Big names on a day big
Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda and Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga are among the high profile faces at Namirembe today.
The procession will get underway shortly. The band is doing a good job of animating the occasion.
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9:11am | PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ARRIVES
President Yoweri Museveni, the guest of honour of today’s ceremony, has touched base at Namirembe. He is accompanied by his wife, First Lady and education minister Janet Museveni.
Meanwhile, Justin Portal Welby, who is the 105th Archbishop of
Canterbury and the most senior bishop in the Church of England, is in
the country as a guest at the enthronement of Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu.
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9:05am | Change of guard
Today, the outgoing archbishop, Stanley Ntagali, will be handing over the Provincial staff to his successor.
Big day, big day!
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9:00am | Good morning
Hello
everyone, welcome to this text commentary of the enthronement of
Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu as the ninth Archbishop of the Provincial Church
of Uganda.
Will be bringing you updates from a packed Namirembe Cathedral in Kampala, where the function is taking place.
Bishop of Mukono Diocese Rt. Rev James William Ssebaggala
