About – LCU Midwestern Deanery

About Us

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Background

The Lutheran Church of Uganda (LCU) is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church worldwide which has its beginnings in the 1517 WHEN Dr. Martin Luther publically called for the correction of the errors in the Medieval Church. LCU started in 1993 in the Eastern District of Jinja and it has now spread countrywide with 100,000 Lutherans distributed in over 200 congregations.

Lutheran Church of Uganda shares a common faith with other traditional Christian denominations. i.e. LCU accepts; • The Bible as the true source of Christian Love, Guidance and Doctrine. • The ecumenical creed namely;- The Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed and Athanasian Creed

LCU accepts without reservation the following; • Justification is by God’s Grace alone, through Faith alone, in Christ alone • Sacred Scriptures of the Old and New testaments as the written Word of God and the only Rule and norm of the Faith and Practice..

Objectives

• To participate, contribute and enhance the fulfillment of the Great commission of Our Lord Jesus Christ as He commanded in Matthew 28:16-20.

• Train, Equip, Commission, Ordain or to Consecrate; Church members, teachers, Evangelists Missionaries, Ministers, Paster, and Bishops for works of service in the Church.

• Establish, support and promote the establishment of Bible study centers, preaching stations and Lutheran congregations in Uganda and other parts of the world wherever the need arises.

• Publish and distribute Bibles, Church related books, religious periodicals and other Christian books and literature according to the needs of the Church and her Congregation.

• To Establish, Build and develop Lutheran Theological Seminaries, Universities, Colleges, Schools and other institutions for Christian instructions and promotion of Formal Education. institutions for Christian instructions and promotion of Formal Education.

• Assist, Support and advise local Congregations, Teachers, Evangelists, Missionaries, Ministers, Pastors and Bishops serving under the postulate of the Church and supervise such parties as to the true Biblical and Christian doctrine, practice, and performance of their duties.

Vision Statement

“A Christ - Centered Growing Lutheran Church body committed to fulfilling the Great commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Mission Statement

“Growing in Jesus Christ and making him known to all people by living, preaching and teaching the Word of God and celebrating the Sacraments, while holistically nurturing believers and raising leaders and resources for Church community outreach.”

Motto

““The Just shall live by Faith” Romans 1:17

Statement of Faith

Lutheran Church of Uganda (LCU) and communicant Church member uphold, adheres, and MIDWESTERN DEANERY 6 PROFILE accepts without reservation the basic tents of the Christian faith, as stated hereunder:

• The unity of God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit (one Triune God) - the Holy Trinity.

• The sovereignty of God in Creation, Revelation, Redemption and final Judgment of Mankind.

• The Divine inspiration and entire trust worthiness of the Holy Scriptures as the originally given by God Himself and its supreme authority in all matters of Faith, Practice and conduct.

• The Universal sinfulness and guilty of humanity since the fall of Adam and Eve rendering them subject to God’s Wrath and condemnation without respect of persons and without discrimination on account of age, gender, race, nation, colour, social position or otherwise.

• The bodily Resurrection of our LORD JESUS CHRIST from the dead and his glorious ascension to the right hand of God the Father.

• The justification of a Sinner by the grace of God alone through Faith alone in Jesus Christ our Lord alone.

our quaLIFIED STAFF

Kirya Wagoina Joseph

Deanery Public Relations Officer

Dean Raymond Kaija

Dean Lutheran Church Of Uganda Midwest Deanery

Justus Ahimbisbwe

Deanery Finance Coordinator

Godwin Musinguzi

Deanery Information Technology Officer

Message from the Dean

Allow me extend my sincere heartfelt appreciation to you Brothers and Sisters in Christ for your love and tremendous support to the Deanery! We continue giving thanks to God for you and pray for all of you that our Lord continues to keep and sustain you in true faith in Christ Jesus who is coming soon! Amen! May the almighty God bless you all as you join us on this journey of faith, The Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Dean Raymond Kaija

Message from Finance Coordinator

To our local congregants who continue to mobilize resources, we are so grateful for the trust and we shall use the resources well for the sole purpose of Gospel proclamation and the growth of Christ’s kingdom in the deanery and across the whole country.

To our international partners, we are forever grateful for your contribution towards the growth of the Gospel. Together with you, we are Christ’s witness for the growth of the gospel to the end of Earth. (Acts:1:8).

Aimbisibwe Justus

Message from Public Relations Officer

The communication department pledges its commitment to continue collaborating well with the mainstream media, social media bloggers for effective dissemination of information and Church activities. Big up to our partners: Soul Thirst Church Texas USA, DAY3SEEDS, Seeds for Souls - East Africa, Kabalega Resort, Bunyoro Broadcasting Services 82.2 FM, Radio7 100.7 FM, 96.9 Kitara FM for helping us make this possible. May the good Lord richly bless you. Altacontinua this is just the beginning

Kiirya Wagoina Joseph