Our church

EAR Butare Diocese

The Diocese of Butare, established in 1975, is one of the 13 dioceses of the Anglican Church of Rwanda. It oversees 139 local churches, organized into 32 parishes, and has played a key role in the creation of three other dioceses. The diocese operates across three administrative districts in the Southern Province of Rwanda: Huye, Gisagara, and Nyanza. The diocesan services include various departments, such as Evangelism and Discipleship, the Mothers' Union, Education, and Community Transformation Programs/Projects, as well as Finance. Additionally, we run small income-generating projects to support the mission of the Church.

Operations

The diocesan service falls under various departments such as Evangelism and discipleship, Mothers Union, Fathers’ Union, Education, Community transformation programs/projects and Finance. We also have small business projects to support the mission of the church.

Our Mission

To glorify God and extend his Kingdom by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing, equipping Christians to maturity, and to promote holistic transformation in the community.

Our Vision

A Christ-centered, and a self-reliant Diocese for holistic mission in the community.

Our Values