CHANGAMWE, 25 October 2026: Church leaders, clergy and congregation members gathered for a service of prayer, worship and thanksgiving as the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church inaugurated Changamwe Parish in the South Coast Diocese and ordained Augustus Gushe as a deacon.
Church Leadership Leads the Inauguration
The service was led by KELC Bishop the Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau and Deputy Bishop the Rev. Dominic Nyambisa. Also present were KELC Secretary General Jonathan Kapanga and the head of the South Coast Diocese, the Rev. Lucas Tapwai, alongside other clergy and church leaders.
Bishop Musau led prayers and unveiled a commemorative plaque marking the official inauguration of the parish on 25 October 2026. The plaque bears the scripture reference Matthew 28:19-20, reflecting Christ's call to make disciples of all nations.
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Ordination of Deacon Augustus Gushe
The service also marked the ordination of Augustus Gushe as a deacon in KELC. The ordination was led by Bishop Musau and Deputy Bishop Nyambisa, as the church publicly recognised his call to serve in the diaconal ministry. Following the ordination, church leaders and members of the congregation congratulated Deacon Gushe as he began this new chapter of service.Members of the new parish filled the church, while others followed the service from tents set up outside. Choirs from Changamwe led the congregation in songs of praise and worship. The church and surrounding grounds were decorated in red and white for the occasion.
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A New Chapter for Changamwe Parish
The service concluded with prayers and thanksgiving for the establishment of Changamwe Parish and the ordination of Deacon Gushe. The congregation prayed for the continued growth of the new parish in worship, discipleship and service to the community.
The inauguration marks a new chapter for the congregation as it continues its ministry within the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Photos: Robert Mwero
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