Inspired by his latest trip to Tanzania last year Bishop Martin saw the importance of our continuing relationship with Kagera, all that it offers and how important it is for us all to strengthen the link. Bishop Graeme has therefore agreed that the 2025 Lent Appeal will be for Kagera.
Taken from the hymn ‘Great is thy faithfulness’ the theme of the appeal this year is:
‘Bright Hope for Tomorrow’
You can support this appeal in various ways, of which praying for Kagera is of course the most important. We ask you to think of ways within your parish of making a collection or holding a fundraising event during Lent, as many of you have done before. By popular demand the Challenge booklet is back to its original format with daily thoughts and challenges. May we urge you to order copies – it’s very easy. Or how about inviting a speaker to your church? Just email kagera@cofesuffolk.org.
Our aim through the appeal is to support farming initiatives and good practice in agriculture, training of evangelists and clergy at Kagera Christian Theological College (KCTC), and resourcing of pastors in their parishes. We will also continue our support for healthcare in the region through the Diocesan hospital.
How to give
Please give generously in 2025, you can donate online below or download the donation form available here.
Fundraising resources:
Lent appeal 2025 poster | PDF
2025 Booklet | PDF
For printed copies please email us at kagera@cofesuffolk.org and we'll get them to you.
Fundraising Notecards:
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You could sell our Kagera notecards at your church or group – £4 for a pack of five. Order your packs from kagera@cofesuffolk.org. |
Download Notecards Posters: Version 1 | Version 2: |
Where does the money go?
With money from our last appeal, Kagera Diocese was able to:
- reach over 50 villages, teaching new farming methods, supplying seeds and saplings, and training people to build rainwater tanks
- fund training for Dr Elia Ethan in Ophthmalogy. He has two more years training before he returns to the Diocesan hospital full time
- provide bursaries for theological students at KCTC and develop a new 10 year plan for the college’s future
- buy motorbikes to help priests get around their parishes.
Further information here.
For more information
Visit the Kagera Link Diocese page here
Visit the Kagera Worship resources page here.
Or email the link coordinators, Chris and Anji Dawkins at kagera@cofesuffolk.org.
