The DNU is a faith-based organization that belongs to the global Anglican Communion. The Church began in March 1903 when the first missionaries from the Church Missionary Society entered Acholi land. They knelt down and prayer at Agung after crossing River Nile from Bunyoro. Agung currently is in Nwoya District and every year on 11 August and annual celebration takes place on this spot. The first mission base was established at Keyo (1904 – 08) on 26 November the Diocese commemorate the arrival of Christianity in Acholiland. Diocesan status was granted in 1961 when the DNU was carved from the Diocese of the Upper Nile. The DNU is located within the districts of Gulu, Nwoya, Amuru and Omoro in Northern Uganda. It covers an area of 11,734 km2. It is bordered on the north by South Sudan. The area has a tropical climate characterized by two rainy seasons and consists of vegetation largely composed of savanna grassland. The Diocese is divided into 9 Archdeaconries. Each Archdeaconry has between 2 and 4 parish churches and each parish church has between 2-14 sub-parish churches. Altogether there are 41 parishes, in addition to 300 sub-parish churches. The average size of a parish church is at least 250 members. Sub-parish churches are located in smaller villages and have an average of 50 members. It is not unusual for a priest to have several churches under his/her care.
OUR VALUES OUR STRATEGY
The DNU ascribes to the
A belief in the authority of the To promote Christian values broader mission statement Holy Scriptures Forgiveness To facilitate integrated of the Church of Uganda, and reconciliation Quality planning and development “to fulfill Christ’s mission services delivery Team To promote research and through holistic teaching, spirit Transparency and advocacy to enhance evangelism, discipleship accountability peace and social justice To and healing for healthy and strengthen institutional and infrastructural capacity
Our Mission
The DNU ascribes to the broader mission statement of the Church of Uganda to fulfil Christ’s mission through holistic preaching, teaching, healing and nurturing her people so that they may have abundant life and build an evangelistic, loving caring and worshipping, peaceful and just community.
Our Values
A belief in the authority of the Holy Scriptures forgiveness and reconciliation, quality services delivery, team spirit, transparency and accountability.
Our Strategy
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