Uganda: Nnaabagereka Calls On Church to Champion Moral Renewal Through the Gospel

- Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda has called on the Church of Uganda to take a leading role in transforming society by preaching the Gospel in ways that inspire moral renewal, strengthen families and promote responsible citizenship.

Addressing the 28th Bishops' Conference of the Church of Uganda at Uganda Christian University in Mukono, the Queen of Buganda said the Church has a unique responsibility to shape society by nurturing values that uphold human dignity and peaceful coexistence.

"The Church has a unique responsibility to shape society by preaching the Gospel in a way that transforms lives and restores human dignity," the Nnaabagereka said.

She urged religious leaders to continue promoting values such as love, unity, respect for culture, integrity and good morals, arguing that such principles are essential to addressing many of the country's social challenges.

"If these values are embraced and lived out, society will witness fewer cases of crime, corruption and other forms of moral decay," she said.

The Nnaabagereka also challenged the Church to play a more active role in environmental conservation, encouraging bishops to mobilise communities to plant trees, harvest rainwater and adopt clean energy technologies such as biogas.

She said environmental stewardship is an important responsibility that should be integrated into the Church's ministry and community outreach programmes.

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, commended the Nnaabagereka for her continued contribution to nurturing responsible and morally upright young people through the Nnaabagereka's Ekisaakaate programme.

He said the initiative has helped instil discipline, integrity and responsibility among Uganda's youth, complementing the Church's efforts to build strong families and communities.

The 28th Bishops' Conference has brought together bishops from across the Church of Uganda to reflect on the Church's role in strengthening unity, resilience and peace.

The conference is being held under the theme, "Strengthened in Christ for Unity, Resilience and Peace," drawn from Ephesians 2:14-17.

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