The Church of Uganda has cautioned Christians and members of the public to be vigilant against a group calling itself the “Reformed Anglican Church” for allegedly impersonating the Anglican denomination.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 25th June 2026, the Provincial Secretariat said it had noted with concern individuals using Church of Uganda hymns, Anglican liturgical practices, and clerical and episcopal vestments to mislead the public into believing they are affiliated with the Church.
The Church categorically stated that the Reformed Anglican Church is “not affiliated with, recognized by, or in communion with Church of Uganda or the Global Anglican Communion [GAC].” It added that any claims suggesting otherwise are “false and intended to mislead the public.”
According to the statement signed by Provincial Secretary Rev. Canon William Ongeng, the Church is particularly concerned about unauthorized use of vestments such as clerical collars, cassocks, mitres, croziers, and pectoral crosses by persons who are neither licensed nor recognized by the Church of Uganda.
“Genuine Clergy of Church of Uganda serve under duly constituted Dioceses headed by Bishops and are accountable to the Constitution and Canons of Church of Uganda,” the statement reads in part.
The Church urged the public to verify the authenticity of any ministry or clergy claiming to represent the Anglican Church, and warned that legal action will be taken if the misrepresentation continues.
