Summary:
- Archbishop Kaziimba urged Christians to deepen their relationship with God as they celebrate the festive season, highlighting the spiritual essence of Christmas.
NEWS: December 25th, widely celebrated as Christmas Day, is a time of joy, peace, and togetherness marked by various festivities, including church services.
This year, thousands of Christians gathered at All Saints Church in Kampala for the Christmas service, led by His Grace Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala.
In his sermon, Archbishop Kaziimba urged Christians to deepen their relationship with God as they celebrate the festive season, highlighting the spiritual essence of Christmas.
Elsewhere, the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo, raised serious concerns over the rising rates of teenage pregnancies in the Toro sub-region, describing the situation as alarming and requiring urgent intervention.
Speaking during his Christmas message at St. John’s Cathedral in Fort Portal, Bishop Kisembo emphasized the significant socio-economic and psychological impacts on young girls and the community at large.
He also called for fair and transparent elections, urging unity and a focus on the common good amid political divisions.
At Victory Church Ndeeba, Dr. Joseph Serwadda, the Presiding Apostle of the Born-Again Faith in Uganda, highlighted the spirit of generosity as a core theme of Christmas.
Speaking during the Christmas celebrations, Dr. Serwadda emphasized the importance of kindness, compassion, and charity during the festive season.
He urged Christians to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, reconsider their values, and extend support to the less fortunate, the sick, and the marginalized.
This year’s Christmas messages resonated with themes of spiritual growth, social responsibility, and the call for unity in communities, reminding Christians of the deeper significance of the holiday.
