2026 THEME: ANCHORED IN CHRIST FOR UNITY, STABILITY AND PEACE EPH.2:14-17

Bishop Commissions New Diocesan Union Leaders

The Bishop of the Diocese of Madi–West Nile, Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles Collins Andaku, on Friday 6th February 2026, commissioned newly elected Diocesan Union leaders for the Fathers’ Union (FU), Mothers’ Union (MU), and Christian Women Fellowship (CWF) during a service held at the Diocesan Resource Room, Mvara.

The newly commissioned leaders are: Canon Onesmas Dralega – Fathers’ Union President, Muki Asiki – Fathers’ Union Vice President, Lilian Adoke – Mothers’ Union President, Beatrice Asimasia Adiru – Mothers’ Union Vice President, Juliet Anziku – Christian Women Fellowship Chairperson and Avako Harriet – Christian Women Fellowship Vice Chairperson

In his commissioning sermon, the Bishop preached from the Provincial Theme: “Anchored in Christ for Unity, Stability, and Peace” (Ephesians 2:14–17). He encouraged the new leaders to exercise servant leadership rooted in Christ and to work faithfully in line with the Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the Church of Uganda. He further challenged them to intentionally align all Union programs and activities with the Church of Uganda Provincial Strategic Plan (2026–2030) for effective ministry and sustainable impact.

The Bishop reminded the leaders that their call is not merely administrative, but spiritual—aimed at strengthening Christian families, promoting unity in the Church, and advancing the Gospel through practical Christian witness. The newly commissioned leaders will serve in office up to the year 2030.

The service was attended by the Diocesan Secretary, Mr. Nasser Godfrey, the Family Life Ministry Coordinator, Rev. Canon Capt. Hellen Munduru, who presided over the election process, former Union leaders, as well as Archdeaconry Union Chairpersons and their executives.

The Diocese congratulates the new leaders and commits them to God’s grace and guidance as they take up this important responsibility in the life and mission of the Church.

Issued by:
Diocesan Communications
Diocese of Madi–West Nile

What we stand for

In our Diocese we cherish partnerships, brotherhood, exemplary leadership and accountability.

You will find our agreed  vision, mission & values explained here.

Care for the natural environment

We believe God has entrusted us with many things that he expects us to take care of. These include our natural resources like wetlands and trees, time and finances, the human resource we have and land among others.

In light of this, we are championing environment conservation throughout the region by planting trees at every parish and church level. As strategy, Bishop Collins Andaku has decreed that each confirmation candidate plants at least five trees before receiving confirmation.

Meanwhile every Christian is being warned against deforestation and encouraged to plant more trees in their backyards and other fields to reduce the likelihood of alarming weather patterns.

Openness and transparency

To increase openness and transparency the diocese has also started annual auditing of our books of accounts, starting at the diocesan level and rolling out to the  Archdeaconries. You will find a summary of our finances 

Communications

We have ambitious objectives and have already achieved a lot as a diocese – but sometimes those things may go unnoticed elsewhere.

We therefore encourage you to explore the wonderful ministry, initiatives and activities in the various departments & archdeaconries of the diocese.

Working together

We invite you to join with us in sharing in the spread of the Gospel of Christ and the development and transformation of the Lord’s children entrusted unto us in this great diocese of the Anglican Church of Uganda.

Your prayers in support of our work are requested, and any donation or practical help you are able to offer will be most welcome. For further details please contact the appropriate manager or coordinator listed (by phone or email).

Recent Events:

The missionary team from the Diocese of Madi west Nile arrived very well here at Kitgum diocese. Yesterday Thursday 12/2/2026 at 6:45 pm. Today Friday 13/2/2026 the team has been sent out for ministry to schools and door to door. Thanks for supporting us in prayers God bless you.

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