Executive Director Message:

Our Church will remain CLOSED until clear guidelines have been put in place by our local government.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Discussion about COVID-19 is growing as confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to spread. As a church, we continue to be vigilant, prepare and help our communities of faith plan for contingencies that may or may not arise, realizing that planning ahead is a way to reduce anxiety. We urge you to respond to COVID-19 with compassion, prevention, and prayer.

We know that the people affected include not only those infected by the COVID-19 virus but also their families, friends, co-workers, and community members. We mourn with people whose loved ones have died, who have lost their livelihood through the growing economic impact, who have lost community through self-isolation and limited travel, and, who have lost a sense of security through fear of contamination or racial discrimination.

We also offer our prayers of thanksgiving for the professionals who are providing leadership in the treatment and containment of the virus. And our prayers of concern for those who put at risk their personal health to serve and support others, especially those who are most vulnerable.

As a faith community and leaders, we can familiarize ourselves with the guidelines outlined in our local and government plans ensure that people are able to seek comfort and help in recommended places. Our church will remain CLOSED until clear guidelines have been put in place by our local government.

By mirroring the compassionate presence of Christ and providing clear and specific information, we can all help to mitigate the spreading fear around COVID-19 by doing the following;

• seek and share stories from those most affected by the virus, praying with our kin around the world
• repudiate and dispel all comments about COVID-19 that are prejudiced or racist, or that attach COVID-19 to a race or ethnicity
• practice and model good personal hygiene by washing our hands often, coughing or sneezing into our sleeves, and avoiding touching our face or the faces of those who are most vulnerable
• educate our community and family members on how they can prevent the spread of viruses

Our faithful response of compassion and prevention needs to be surrounded and guided by our continual prayer for the well-being of all people. We will keep you posted.

Stay safe, stay blessed and stay home.

Innocent Karuhanga
Executive Director - UMUCCA