The Church of Uganda will hold a special thanksgiving service on March 26, 2026 to celebrate more than five decades of socio-economic transformation through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT).
According to an official communication dated March 16, 2026 and signed by the Provincial Secretary, William Ongeng, the celebration will take place at Lweza Training and Conference Centre and is expected to bring together church leaders, government officials, development partners and Christians from across the country.
Yoweri Museveni is expected to attend as chief guest, while the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, will serve as the main celebrant during the thanksgiving service.
The event will mark 52 years of the Church of Uganda’s contribution to social and economic transformation in communities across the country through the work of the Directorate of Household and Community Transformation.
Over the decades, the directorate has played a role in improving livelihoods, strengthening families and empowering communities to become more self-reliant.
During the celebration, the church will also officially unveil the COU-Zimba Lweza Project, an initiative aimed at redeveloping the Lweza Training and Conference Centre into a modern training and conference facility.
The project will involve constructing new facilities and strengthening operational systems to enable the centre to host high-level conferences, capacity-building programmes, hospitality services and community development activities.
Canon Ongeng said the thanksgiving service will serve both as a moment of gratitude and as an opportunity to rally support for the church’s continued development work.
“This thanksgiving service is an opportunity for the Church to thank God for the impact made over the years through the Directorate of Household and Community Transformation. It is also a moment to renew our commitment to empowering households and communities so that they can achieve sustainable livelihoods,” he said.
He added that redeveloping the Lweza Training and Conference Centre would strengthen the church’s ability to deliver training and support programmes that benefit communities across Uganda.
“The COU-Zimba Lweza Project will transform the centre into a first-class training facility capable of hosting high-level conferences, capacity-building programmes and hospitality services while continuing to support community transformation initiatives,” Ongeng added.
Christians, partners and well-wishers have been invited to attend the thanksgiving service and to contribute toward the COU-Zimba Lweza Project as part of the church’s broader vision for sustainable development and community empowerment.
Further information about the event can be obtained from Andrew Agaba, Director of Household and Community Transformation.
The Directorate of Household and Community Transformation serves as the socio-economic development arm of the Church of Uganda. Its mission is to improve the livelihoods of households and communities by harnessing local potential and promoting participatory development approaches.
Over the years, the directorate has implemented programmes focused on food security and sustainable livelihoods, helping households adopt improved agricultural practices and engage in income-generating activities.
It has also promoted financial inclusion through Village Savings and Loan Associations that encourage communities to develop strong saving and investment habits.
The directorate has also supported skills development and economic empowerment initiatives that have trained thousands of people in practical skills such as soap making, organic manure production and other small-scale enterprises aimed at improving household incomes.
In addition, its work includes programmes addressing gender and social justice, strengthening families and tackling social challenges within communities.
Other initiatives have focused on water, sanitation and hygiene, environmental conservation and climate resilience to promote sustainable living. The directorate has also implemented disaster risk management and humanitarian response programmes supporting vulnerable communities, including displaced populations.
Through these efforts, the Church of Uganda continues to contribute to strengthening families, empowering communities and supporting Uganda’s broader national development.
