Synod 07 Report

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FORWARD........................................................................................................................... 1
2. MINUTES OF THE 4TH ORDINARY SESSION OF SYNOD HELD AT A.C.K. ST.

LUKE’S MAKONGENI ON 8TH AND 9TH APRIL 2005 ................................................. 3
3. CATHEDRAL ARCHDEACONRY ................................................................................ 32
4. GIACHUKI ARCHDEACONRY..................................................................................... 53
5. KARIARA ARCHDEACONRY....................................................................................... 68
6. MANGU ARCHDEACONRY .......................................................................................... 80
7. RUIRU ARCHDEACONRY ............................................................................................. 94
8. A.C.K THIKA DIOCESE AMERICAN PARISHES ................................................... 105
9. REPORT FROM BOARDS ............................................................................................ 114
9.1 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES....................................... 114
9.2 BOARD OF EDUCATION ..................................................................................... 120
9.3 BOARD OF MISSION............................................................................................. 129
9.4 BOARD OF FINANCE............................................................................................ 141
10. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS ............................................................................................ 148

1. FORWARD
THEME
Do not conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of
your mind. (Romans 12 verse 2a)
FORWARD
This Fifth Session of Synod of our Diocese comes at a time of great controversy in the Anglican
Communion. While we need to concentrate on the issues of the Diocese of Thika, we also need
to know that we are one organ of a whole body brought together to form a Communion. When
one part of the body aches, then the whole body remains in pain and the functions of the body
remains impaired. The Primates meeting held in Tanzania in the second week of February this
year showed how much the body has been bruised and the need for fervent prayers by all of us.
Our theme in the Fifth Session of Synod is transformation. From a pure evangelical point of
view, the term transformation refers to changing from one state of life to another, from being far
away from God to being brought near to Him. In other words, a person becomes a new creation.
We enhance evangelism through all the departments in the Board of Mission: Mothers' Union,
Kenya Anglican Men Association, Kenya Anglican Youth Organization, Church Lads and Girls'
Brigade, Sunday School and Mission and Evangelism. All these give evangelism the first
priority.
In a more broad sense, the term transformation refers to changing the whole human way of life.
This more recent concept has been the central theme of the Anglican evangelical theologians.
Majority of us has grown up in societies where the gospel has penetrated but our people have
remained poor, marginalized and dehumanized through hostile social and economic
environments. One of my theological mentors Dr. Vinay Samuel of India writes:
"Transformation is to enable God's vision of society to be actualized in all relationships, social,
economic and spiritual, so that God's will may be reflected in human society and his love be
experienced by all communities, especially the poor."
Our starting point in Mission is obedience to the Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19-20. This
has been the focus of mission in Africa and is a prerequisite for church growth everywhere.
Since the inception of our Diocese, we have observed an upward rise in Sunday Service
attendance. The second concern is to ensure proper shepherding and pastoral care to discourage
church-dropouts. Our other dimension of mission is well explained in this document.
Our Diocese in conjunction with Five Talents International has taken a leading position in
Microfinance development in the Anglican Church of Kenya. Our communities in the drier
areas of the Diocese have started micro-farming concentrating on horticultural products and
passion fruits through Planting Faith Ministry, a vision of Horace Tipton, one of our American
Missionaries. The Diocese through Christian Community Services (CCS) Mount Kenya Region
has reached out to those infected/affected by HIV/AIDS, and is caring for 250 households in
Mang'u Archdeaconry. We continue to care for orphans in our orphanage (Namrata Shah) and
we are improving the facilities in the home through the assistance of Dr. Frank and Kay
Dibianica from St. Peter's Anglican Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
This year we started the Institute of Leadership, Counseling and Congregational Development to
assist in empowering all the organs of the Diocese in establishing their roles in our corporate
mission.
1
As we continue to read the information in this document, let us ask ourselves what we can do as
individuals, local congregations and departments in transforming the Church and society at
large.
I take this opportunity to thank each of those who have put their hands in this document. Special
thanks go to the Editorial Committee for having read and edited the information in this edition.
Special thanks also to Miss Teresia Mbaire Kariba for the typesetting exercise.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga

Diocesan Bishop
2
2. MINUTES OF THE 4TH ORDINARY SESSION OF SYNOD HELD AT A.C.K. ST.
LUKE’S MAKONGENI ON 8TH AND 9TH APRIL 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT
EX-OFFICIALS
1. Rt. Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga Diocesan Bishop
2. Ven. Naphat Gakuya Administrative secretary
3. Mr. Jeffrey A. Garrety Legal Advisor (for U.S.A parishes).
CATHEDRAL ARCHDEACONRY
Cathedral Deanery
Parish Members Present
Kiganjo west Rev. Daniel Njuguna
Mr. Solomon Muiruri
Mr. David Kamau
Kiganjo East Rev. Mary Mwangi
Mr. Gerald Gathari
Mr. Julius N. Kanyago
Cathedral Ven. Canon Joseph Mwangi
Rev. Hezekiah Waweru
Rev. Dr. Washington Chege
Mr. Nathaniel Gaitho
Mr. John Kimani Matheri
Witeithie Rev. Samuel N. Gateru
Mr. Peter Kariuki
Mr. Moses Njoroge
Ithanga Deanery
Ithanga Rev. John Makumi
Mr. Stanley Mwangi
Mrs. Elizabeth Kagutha
Thungururu Rev. Isaac Muthee
Mr. Martin Gatachu
Mrs. Scolastica Njogu
Matunda Rev. Capt. Timothy K. Nduati
Mr. Geoffrey Mwangi Kinyua
Mr. Francis Ndung’u
Makongeni Deanery
Makongeni
Ven. George Gitau
Rev. Michael Gicheru
Mr. Wilfred Kamami
Mr. Peterson Karanja
Gatuanyaga Rev. Jamlick Mwangi Waweru

Mr. Danson Mwangi
3
Mr. Naftali Kiroto
Happy Valley Rev. Habel Gitogo
Mrs. Mercy Kuria
Gerald Muniu Wakiiru
Munyu Rev. David Chege Francis
Mr. Peter M. Gitau
Mitubiri Deanery
Kirimiri Rev. Wilson Wanjoike
Mr. Robert K. Kihiko
Swani Rev. Philip Munyua
Mr. Daniel Wathome
Mrs. Virginia Wangu
Kame Rev. Timothy D.L Karangi
Mr. Eliud Njoroge Muiruri
Mr. John Muya Mbuta
Mithiini Rev. George Kiarie
Simon Mwangi
John Muiyuro
Kariara Archdeaconry
Gatunyu Deanery
Giatutu Rev. Sr. Esther Wanjeri
Mr. Solomon mbuthia
Mr. Samson Wainaina
Gatunyu Rev. Gilbert Gathura
Mrs. Jane W. Karuru
Mrs. Evelyn W. Mwaura
Chomo Rev. Javanson Ndungu
Simon Mungai
Gatura Deanery
Gatura Rev. John Wajihia
Mr. Samuel Mwangi Kinuthia
Mrs. Grace Njeri Njuguna
Karangi Rev. Mercy Kuria
Mr. Samuel N. Kagunda
Mr. Joseph Kiarie
Mbugiti Rev. Bernard Njoroge
Mr. William Mbogo Thuo
Mrs. Mary N. Kibe
Kiarutara deanery
Kiarutara Rev. Silas Njiru
Mr. Bethuel Kimani Muthunga
Mr. John Michael Wainaina
4
Gatakaini Rev. Paul Wagereka
Mr. James Ndirangu Njoroge
Mr. David Ngumo K. Maina
Mwagu Rev. Elizabeth Macharia
Mr. Julius Wainaina Kiruka
Francis Waweru Muthambi
Giachuki Archdeaconry
Giachuki deanery
Giteme Rev. David Mariga
Mr. Eliud Kamau
Mr. Stanley Muturi
Giachuki Rev. Patrick Mukuna
Mr. Kenneth Wambugu
Mrs. Joyce M. Mbugua
Njunu Rev. Mary G. Chege
Mr. Solomon Nga’ng’a
Mr. Paul Kihara
Memorial deanery
Thamuru Rev. Joyce Kabuba
Mr. John Mwangi Thuku
Mr. Samuel J.N. Muriuki
Memorial Ven. Joshua Ngaruiya
Mr. Stephen Muchendu
Mr. Wilson Huruko Njau
Ndunyu Chege Deanery
Ndakai-ni Rev. Capt. Stephen N. Kiritu
Mr. John Gichuki
Mrs. Njeri Mwaniki
Kiairegi Rev. Stephen Nduati
Mr. Solomon Gichina Mwangi
Mr. Eliezer Wambugu Chege
Kanunga Rev. Ibrahim N. Ndungu
Hanniel Gichina
Mr. Peter Kamau
Ndunyu Chege Rev. Hillary Njoroge
Mr. Willy Machora
Mrs. Teresia Waiganjo
Thare Deanery
Mutugu Rev. David Peter Murage
Mr. John Kibaiya Mwangi
Mr. Julius Kimani Kaganjo
Thare Rev. Peter Njoroge Maina
5
Mr. Henry N. Ngumbo
Mr. Samuel Kinyanjui Gachinju
Mukarara Rev. Paul K. Kimani
Mr. John W. Chege
Mr. Peter Mburu
Mang’u Archdeaconry
Gakoe Deanery
Gakoe Rev. Michael G. Githire
Mr. Samuel K. Mutonga
Mr. Philip Mwangi
Gachege Rev. David Mwaura
Mr. Humphrey Muchai
Mr. Stephen Kimotho
Ituiku Rev. Solomon T. Kamungura
Teresia Njeri Karanja
Mr. Nathan Njoroge
Ititu Deanery
Gathaiti Rev. Joseph Kamau
Mr. James Nginya Kago
Mr. Peter Kinyanjui Kiruku
Ititu Rev. Samuel Gachungu
Mr. Jotham Gakuo
Mr. Paul G. Kioi
Kairi Deanery
Gatunguru Rev. Joseph Kaigua
Mr. Reuben Wanyoike
Mrs. Charity Mugure
Gituamba Ven. Robert Muoho
Mr. John Kinuthia Mungai
Mr. Samuel Mwangi Njoroge
Gakui Rev. John Mbuthia
Mr.James Kirika Njoroge
Mr. Philip Njoroge Gatongo
Kairi Rev. Gibson M. Njoroge
Mr. Joseph Gathuka
Mrs. Charity W. Ngigi
Kamwangi Deanery
Nyamang’ara Rev. David Githeru
Mr. Peter Muthumbi
Mang’u Rev. George Mburu
Mr. John N. Kaigai
Godfrey Karanja
6
Kamwangi Rev. John Mugo
Mr. Laban Njuguna Githire
Mr. Joseph Ndung’u Mwangi
Ruiru Archdeaconry
Juja Deanery
Juja Rev. canon David Njoroge
Mr. Nelson Ngari
Mrs. Mary Njeri Nduati
Juja farm Rev. Francis Kinuthia
Mr. Paul Mwaura
Mr. Peter Wainaina
Kiamwangi Deanery
Gatundu Rev. Kennedy Kinyua
Mr. Douglas Nyingi
Mr. Jeremiah M. Muraya
Kiamwangi Rev. John Njoroge
Mr. Samuel kirago Githutha
Mr. John Marai Kiereini
Gitwe Rev. Mathew Njoroge

Mrs. Ruth Karanja
Mr. James Njuguna Muirimi
Ruiru East Deanery
Jacaranda Rev. Jackson Maina Kamau
Salome Wambui
Mr. Julius Limbua
Ruiru East Rev. James Kienye
Mrs. Hellen Wamere Dadet
Ruiru Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi
Dr. Mbatha
Mr. Charles Muriuki
Departments
Mothers union department Rev. Jennifer Mwangi
Namrata shah Children’s Home Rev. Salome Kimani
U.S.A. Parishes Delegates

All Saints Anglican church, Rev. Charles Feleatreau
Jackson, TN Dr. Richard Wagner
Mr. Robert (Bob) Hudson
Holy Apostles Anglican church Rev. Ruth Urban
Jackson, MS Rev. John Urban
Mr. Larry Bain
Mrs. Nanci Bain.
7
St. Peter’s Anglican church, Rev. Chas Williams
Dianne Riggs
Mr. David Hightower
Observers
1. Mrs. Mary Githiga
2. Ven. John Kago
3. Mr. Davis N. Njoka
4. Mr. Z.J. Mwangi
5. Mrs. Grace Ngari
6. Mr. George Gitangu
7. Mrs. Rahab Gichohi
In-Attendance
1. Kigundu & co. Auditors
2. Margaret Kabingu
3. Horace Tiptons
4. Samuel Mbachi
5. Charles wachira
6. Diocesan office staff
MIN: 1/OS/4/05 SYNODICAL SERVICE.
The synod started with a synodical service conducted by the Diocesan Bishop Rt.Rev. Dr.G.G.
Githiga assisted by His Grace the most Rev. Dr. David Gitari (Retired) and Diocesan clergy
from both the U.S.A. and Kenya.
The Diocesan Bishop welcomed the Archbishop to the Diocese, to preach and to officially open
the 4th ordinary session of synod.
Speaking on the Theme" The great commission” from Mathew 28:19-20, Luke 24:45-49, mark
16:15 and John 20:21, the Archbishop emphasized that the mission of Jesus Christ was the
model of the church’s mission on earth.
He said that Jesus taught, preached and healed in every village and city. He found people who
were harassed and like sheep without a shepherd
He said that the Jesus’ model was a servant church that should continue what Jesus used to do
here on earth.
He emphasized the need for social action in evangelism which he described as partners. He said
that the church’s mission embraced being the light and salt of the world, hence the need to be
involved in the affairs of this world.
He concluded by exhorting the church to work positively for the welfare of this nation (Kenya)
as good stewards, because “if the Nation sinks we shall all sink”. He prayed for the synod and
declared it officially open.
MIN: 2/OS/4/05 ROLL CALL

The Diocesan administrative secretary conducted the roll call as listed above and apologies
recorded as follows.
(A) Absent with Apology
Samuel Kamau - Kirimiri parish
Josphat Kanyi -Nyamangara parish
Simon K. Nganga -Ruiru East Parish
Johnson Kanyi -Invited
Delegates from St. Cyprian church in U.S.A
8
(B) Absent without Apology
Mrs. Doris M. Mwangi -Munyu Parish
Mr. Francis Ndung’u Wainaina -Chomo Parish
MIN: 3/OS/4/05 ELECTIONS OF CLERICAL AND LAY SECRETARIES AND SYNOD
VICE-CHAIRMAN.
3:1 CLERICAL SECRETARY

The names of: - Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi
Rev. Dr. Washighton Chege
Rev. John Gitau
Rev. Patrick Mukuna
Were proposed and seconded for election through secret ballot.
Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi was elected with a majority votes to become the clerical secretary.
3:2 LAY SECRETARY
The names of: - Mrs. Helen Dadet
Mr. Wilson Huruko
Mr. Humphrey Muchai
Mr. Bethuel Kimani
Were proposed and seconded for election. Mrs. Helen Daddet was elected with a majority votes
to become the lay secretary.
3:3 SYNOD VICECHAIRMAN
The name of Ven. Canon David Njoroge was proposed seconded and
unanimously elected Vice-chairman.
3:4 APPOINTMENT OF DRAFT COMMITTEE
The names of: - Rev. Dr. Washington Chege
Rev. Joyce Kabuba
Mr. Wilson Huruko
Dr. Peter Mbatha
Mrs. Ngari
Were proposed, seconded and appointed as members of the committee.
3:5 Time keeper
The name of Rev. John Karanja Mbuthia was proposed seconded and appointed Time Keeper of
the synod.
MIN: 4/OS/4/05 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION.
4:1 The Bishop welcomed the delegates to the 4th ordinary session of synod.
He described the synod as most inclusive in the Anglican Communion because the delegates
came from both the USA and Kenya.
4:2 The Bishop and the USA delegates gave the background of the inclusion of the USA
churches to ACK Diocese of Thika.
Highlights
9
4:3 The Bishop said that due to complexity of the USA issues he appointed Mr. Jeffrey to be
his legal advisor in the USA.
4:4 Mr. Jeffrey walked out of the Episcopal Church because “he wanted to witness for Jesus
Christ”. With a broken heart following the Bishop of Tennessee’s failure to stand for the
right, and having a double mind, they could not walk with him, hence the turning to
Bishop Githiga
4:5 The Bishop responded positively and said “if you (American Christians) don’t have a
Bishop, I will be your Bishop”
4:6 The Bishop of Tennessee wrote to Bishop Githiga denying him access and service in his
Diocese of Tennessee, but Jeff and others, assisted our Bishop to carry out his
Ecclesiastical duties to those who had walked out of the Episcopal church.
4:7 Rev. John & Ruth from Holy Apostles Mississippi said “we rejoice in God for being
here”(Diocese of Thika). They reported that the people in the USA churches, who stood
to be counted and to proclaim the gospel of Christ were a minority, and that the oneness
in faith had brought the USA churches and the Kenyan churches in the Diocese of Thika
together
4:8 The Bishop reported that when he accepted the call to minister to the USA Christians he
was accused to the Archbishop of Canterbury but he found solace in the Archbishop of
Kenya The Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi
4:9 AC St. Cyprian’s international was to send delegates in the next synod. Vicar Rev. Dr
John G. Githiga.
MIN5/OS/4/05 BISHOP’S CHARGE.
The Bishop read his charge to the synod and later, copies were availed to the delegates and to the
drafting committee.
Highlights
5:1 Welcomed the delegates attending the synod for the first time i.e. Eight (8) parishes,
including the USA churches since the last synod.
5:2 Thanked His Grace, Retired Archbishop the most Rev. Dr. Gitari for accepting to
officially open the 4th ordinary session of synod.
5:3 Thanked the Diocesan legal advisors Hon. Kembi Gitura and Mr. Jeffrey Garrety in
Kenya and the USA respectively.
5:4 His appointment to represent the Archbishop of Kenya and ACK in the Network of
Anglicans in mission and Evangelism (NAME) committee of the Anglican Communion.
5:5 His ecclesiastical services in the USA churches.

5:6 His attendance of the conference of all African Bishops and their Wives in Nigeria (31st
Oct-6th Nov 2004).
5:7 Synod Theme" Therefore go and make disciples of All Nations (Matt 28:19-20).
5:8 The number of Christians had increased by 45% in six (6) years.
5:9 That the Kenyan & USA churches were brought together by the common faith based on
the sanctity of the Holy Scriptures and our apostolic inheritance.
5:10 That Evangelism was to be given priority by all parishes and departments.
5:11 Appreciation of the generous gifts to Namrata shah children’s home.
10
5:12 Gratitude to the American churches for the assistance they were giving to Horace and
Ann Tipton in their efforts to exploit the unexplored resources in Ithanga and
Gatuanyaga areas.
5:13 Discouraged initiation of new health clinics as some of the existing ones were to be
closed.
5:14 Reported that clergy retreat and fellowships were held in the last two years.
5:15 Communicated that he was to have fellowship with individual clergy to share the
aspirations, blessings and challenges in the ministry.
5:16 Challenged the Education Committee to identify school Chaplains while the Vicars
continue to be automatic chaplains for the schools that we sponsor.
5:17 Reported that the Diocese has 23 students in Theological Colleges.
5:18 Communicated appointment of an examining committee in America to examine potential
candidates for the ordained ministry.
5:19 That the Diocese was to encourage those seeking Bachelors and Masters degree
programmes and skip diploma ones.
5:20 Called upon the delegates to lead in stewardship campaigns to raise funds for the
Diocese.
5:21 That a decision was to be made on whether to call a special synod or wait for the next
ordinary session of synod to adopt the revised Diocesan constitution
5:22 Noted the process of establishing a triangular link with the Diocese of Exeter in the
Church of England, the Diocese of Cyprus and Gulf and the Diocese of Thika.
5:23 Explained the probability of the formation of a parallel province in the USA through the
Network of Orthodox Diocese and parishes in America, hence the need to appoint a
commissary in America.
5:24 Plans to come up with a housing project to accommodate Diocesan staff.
5:25 The decision by the diocesan investment committee to invest in Thika Town, as it is cost
effective.
The charge was adopted by the synod.
Proposed by Wilfred Kamami
Seconded by Nathaniel Gaitho
Carried unanimously
5:26 Members reaction to the charge.

(a) The delegates thanked the Bishop for reaching out to our American brothers, who
said No to same sex marriages, and stood by the Holy Scriptures.
(b) That parishes be encouraged to start micro-finance groups.
(c) Congratulated the Bishop for a job well-done and for his visionary leadership.
(d) A proposal by Davis Njoka to hand over the charge to the drafting committee, was
seconded by Ven.J. Ngaruiya and was carried unanimously.
MIN: 6/OS/05 TABLING OF MINUTES.
6:1 Minutes of the 3rd ordinary session of synod

Proposed Rev. Francis Chege
Seconded Bethuel Kimani.
11
Carried unanimously
6:2 Minutes of the SCOS.
Proposed by Rev. Jennifer Mwangi
Seconded by Nathaniel Gaitho
Carried unanimously
6:3 Minutes of the B.O.F.
Proposed by Ven. George Gitau
Seconded by Joseph Gathuka.
Carried unanimously
MIN: 7/OS/05 TABLING OF BOARDS REPORTS
7:1 PASTORAL BOARD
Constitution Committee
The Bishop tabled the Draft constitution of the Diocese to be received by the synod for
perusal and to make recommendations.
Proposed by Rev.Gilbert Gathura
Seconded by Solomon Mbuthia
Carried unanimously
A. Pastoral care committee
A1. The report was tabled by the chairman Ven. Canon Njoroge.
A2. Responses from delegates
i. Rev. John and Ruth Urban of Holy Apostles Anglican church (USA) thanked the
Bishop and the Diocese for receiving and embracing them.
ii. All Saints Anglican church, Jackson, Tennessee Christians were trying to be
faithful to God and spreading the Gospel.
Members came from different churches looking for someone to shepherd them,
whom they found in Bishop Githiga and Thika Diocese.
iii. Delegates were never to forget the power of prayer.
iv. That Mundoro didn’t appear in the synod document in Kiamwangi parish because
it didn’t exist then. It was reported that 23 Christians had accepted to be admitted
as Anglicans to start the new church of ACK Mundoro.
v. The area between Gatuanyaga, Ngoliba and Ithanga (neigbouring Machakos
Diocese) needed to be evangelized.
vi. The Diocese and all the parishes were to start HIV/AIDS desks to address the
scourge.
vii. The clergy needed to deal cautiously with issues concerning single mothers.
viii. To eradicate poverty, the Diocese was to facilitate the taping of rain and River
water for farming.
ix. The Diocese consider Parishes with many Christians for extra clergy and
Evangelists.
x. Urban churches start lunch hour fellowships.
MIN: 8/OS/4/05 CLOSE OF DAY ONE

The day’s deliberations ended at 4.10pm and the closing prayer was said by Rev. Chas.
DAY TWO
MIN: 9/OS/4/05 DEVOTION

The day started with worship that was conducted by Ven.Gorge Gitau assisted by clergy.
12
Rev. Ruth Urban gave the sermon on theme “Amour of God”. Speaking on Mathew 28:16ff, she
said that a Christian can overcome Satan only if he/she desired to have a good relationship with
God. She summarized the great commission in the words:
“Jesus went up,
Holy Spirit came down,
People went out”
As we prepare for the great commission Christians needed:
i. The power of prayer (seek the lord who gives answers like Mother Teresa of Calcutta).
ii. The Word of God (Colossian 3:16) let the word of God be deeply rooted in you all the
times.
iii. The Armor of God. Those without the Armor go out spiritually naked. She thanked the
Bishop and the Diocese for being an emergency and temporary protection, during their
time of need. American culture was dominated by selfishness for the past 30-50 years
hence the many evils. Americans have exchanged the Gospel truth for a lie (Rom. 1:25)
which became the prerequisite of what was happening in the Episcopal Church
(ECUSA). A split was anticipated in ECUSA due to same sex marriages since in the
following summer, another gay Bishop could be consecrated.
Responding to the moving sermon, Bishop Githiga said that Rev. John and Ruth Urban,
Rev. Chas Williams were defrocked by ECUSA, but the Diocese of Thika upheld them
and licensed them to be Clergy of the Diocese of Thika.
The Bishop reported that he had an invitation to ordain Art Toro (a Kenyan) in the USA,
by the same Bishop who defrocked the above three clergy. Special prayers were said for
the synod and for the American church by Canon Joseph Mwangi and Rev. Dr. W.
Chege respectively.
MIN 10/OS/04/05 TABLING OF BOARDS REPORTS

10:1 BOARD OF MISSION & EVANGELISM (page 77-85)
The Board chairman Ven. Joshua Ngamiya tabled the report.
Highlights
(a) mission & Evangelism
-Achievements & requirements
♦ A successful mission at Mundoro area in Gatundu south was organized in December
2004.
♦ Over 100 missioners were in this mission led by the Diocesan Bishop.
♦ Over 400 people were reached.
♦ 119 people showed an interest of joining A.C.K.
-Requirements:-
Public Address system -Which can be of great use to the whole Diocese.
Tent -To provide shelter to the Missioners during
missions.
Projector -Christian filming has turned to be a very effective
way of evangelism in this era.
Power generator
Portable dais
13
(b) Mothers’ union department (M.U) (page 78-80).
-Future plans
♦ Hold as many seminars as possible at the parish level.
♦ Work on a Girls’ Hostel Project that is in the pipeline and whose plans are underway.
(c) Kenya Anglican Men’s Association ( K.A.M.A.) (Page 80-82).
Recommendations
1. That every Archdeaconry have a chairman and a co-ordinator.
2. That the above two members represent their Archdeaconry in the Diocesan K.A.M.A
committee
3. That the Archdeaconry chairman be a layperson and the co-ordinator a clergyman.
4. That by the help of the Vicars, the local church leaders and men be educated
to understand the ministry of men
5. That local churches and parishes be more aggressive in organizing K.A.M.A Sundays
and paying Quota to the departments.
6. K.A.M.A project (to cost 7 million)
(d) Kenya Anglican Youth Organization (KAYO) (page 82-83)

Future plans
-To organize missions in collaboration with mission and Evangelism department.
-To organize open-air meetings at shopping centers.
-To organize seminars at local and parish levels to teach young people on relevant issues.
(e) Sunday school (page84)
Future plans
-Hold Sunday school teachers conference.
-Hold children camps.
-Hold regional festival and conferences.
(f) Brigade (page 85)
Challenges
-Lack of a full time Brigade worker/ co-ordinatior.
-Officers joining other groups, like the youth, leaving the brigade
department weak.
-Lack of committed officers.
10:2 BOARD OF EDUCATION (PAGE 86-95)
The chairman of the Board Mr. Solomon Mbuthia tabled the report.
Highlights
(a) Education Department (Page 86-87).
Categories of schools:-
-The schools that are catered for from the Education Secretary’s desk fall under the
following categories:-
I. Diocese owned schools
II. Parish/ church initiated schools
III. Public schools sponsored by Thika Diocese
That the Schools constitution was in the making
(b) Christian Industrial Training Centre( C.I.T.C) (page 87-89).
Training & future plans
14
The courses offered are two-year vocational courses leading to government trade Test III and
Artisan Certificate following areas of specialization.
• Motor vehicle mechanic.
• General fitting
• Welding
• masonry
Future plans
1. The centre is at an advanced stage of opening a cyber-café and a secretarial bureau to
serve the community within Makongeni Estate and its environs.
2. Revive the production unit, which is an important source of revenue for the centre.
3. Enhance marketing campaigns for training and Production Unit.
4. Write and market various project proposals to donors and development partners.
5. Improve the training department through introduction of new courses in line with
changing academic and technological world.
6. Exhort the churches to support C.I.T.C as they serve the community.
7. CITC is a recognized examination centre for K.N.E.C and Directorate of industrial
Training Examinations.
(c) St. Augustine Boys High School (page89-90)
Enrolments & objectives
The enrolment was as follows:-
Form three - 17 students
Form two - 7 students
Form one - 12 students (local recruitment).
Objectives
• To establish an institution that is exemplary in performance, and is beyond
reproach.
• To acquire facilities to achieve the needful.
• To realize the school’s vision
• To be one of the foremost learning centers in this Nation.
(d) Bishop Njuguna Academy (page 91-92)
Performance/achievements (2003)
• All classes have been doing well. They have managed to appear among the best top
eight in Thika Municipality almost every Term.
• Year 2003 K.C.P.E results for the school were good.
Performance Achievement (2004)
• Classes 1-8 did well. They were among the best top six (6) from 8 in Thika
Municipality.
• Out of twenty Eight (28) candidates twenty six (26) of them were admitted to
provincial schools, (one) 1 to District school and one (1) admitted through his
parents.
• They scored a mean grade of 374.42 from 372.21 and position four (4) in Thika
Municipality.
(e) Thika Memorial church school (page 93)
KCPE Results
• In year 2003, the school attained the best results ever achieved in Memorial and
Thika Municipality.
• Twelve (12) pupils joined National Schools.
15
• In year 2004, five (5) pupils joined National schools.
Future plans
• To continue with phase eleven (11) of the school complex.
• To explore possibility of starting a class for mentally retarded children.
(f) Theological Education by Extension (TEE) (page 94-95).
Recommendations
• All Christians be encouraged to take TEE.
• Every leader in his/her capacity must be a TEE student.
• All clergy are stakeholders of TEE. They are, therefore, bound to lay emphasis on the
importance of TEE to their parishioners.
(g) Human Resources Department (page 95)
Way forward
1. To train clergy in:-
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Administration
2. Organize training for lay readers:
It is recommended that capacity building be taken on a continuous basis.
10% of the overall budget needs to be set aside for training.
10:3 BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICE
The Board Chairman Mr. Wilfred Kamami tabled the report.
Highlights
(a) Thika Community Development Trust (TCDT) (page 96)
-legal framework being prepared.
-Achievements -9 groups have been started
(b) Justice, Peace, Reconciliation and Advocacy Commission (JPRAC) (page99)
Objectives
♦ To train twelve (12) people within the Diocese to be appointed as the department’s
committee. They will also be the facilitators of JPRAC issues within the Diocese.
♦ To hold seminars/ workshops for different groups of people within the whole
Diocese.
(c) Namrata Shah Children’s Home
Enrolment
The home has thirteen (13) boys and four (4) Girls.
Recommendations
1) Whereas the Home through the diocese will continue to solicit funding for
development activities, Christian’s commitment in support of the project should be
well promoted through the Archdeaconries. These are the ‘Neighbors’ who should
lead, while outsiders come to assist.
2) Outside agencies would mainly concentrate on capital or specific project funding.
The diocesan contribution should then be running costs.
10:4 BOARD OF FINANCE (PAGE 102-105)
The chairman of the board of finance Mr. Davis Njoka tabled the report.
16
Highlights
Stewardship department (page 102-103)
Vision
A spiritually and financially self-supporting Diocese.
Mission statement
To empower Christians through teaching and training on stewardship to enhance effective
management of spiritual and physical resources in the Diocese.
Future plans.
• Continue facilitating stewardship seminars/workshops in the Diocese.
• Visit Parishes with financial difficulties for counseling by the Diocesan
stewardship team and make recommendations to the board of finance.
• Lobby for the appointment of a full-time Diocesan stewardship co-coordinator.
• Setting of local churches, parishes, Deanery and Archdeaconry stewardship
committees.
• Establish a database for all parishes.
• Produce a Diocesan stewardship teaching manual.
Proposed Ven. George Gitau.

Seconded by Mr Nathaniel Gaitho
Carried unanimously.
Responses by delegates
(a) That KAMA married men below 25 years discriminated against because they were
denied registration by the KAMA constitution.
Married men under 25 years should be members of KAYO which accommodates
those between 13-35 years.
(b) On VCT
The synod resolved that people should not be forced to be tested and that a
HIV/AIDS negative certificate was not a requirement for those intending to get
married.
That the diocese should continue the awareness campaign.
(c) St. Augustine boy’s High school
-Recruitment campaign to continue.
(d) The Mission and Evangelism department to organize fund-raising to purchase a
public address system and other requirements
(e) On illicit Brews
Gatundu area was identified as hard hit.
Gatura (kariara) women had previously organized serious campaign and poured a lot
of brews.
10:5 TABLING OF THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS
(A) The chairman of the Board of Finance Mr. Davis Njoka made the following remarks.
A:1 Thanked the parishes that had regularly paid their Quota allocations.
A:2 That 90% of our annual Budget went to the salaries vote.
17
A:3 Diocesan Quota arrears stood at 16 Million which had made it extremely difficult to run
the Diocese
A:4 That the BOF had at times sent its members to parishes with financial difficulties
(B) The Diocesan Hon Treasurer Mr. James Kirika tabled the Audited accounts.
Highlights
B: 1 That there was a big improvement in Quota payment in 2004. 20,378,328.55 as
compared to 17,697,872.60 in 2003.
B:2 That there was a deficit of 1,189,605.25 in 2004 as compared to 1,366,340.95 in 2003
B:3 That Parish Quota balances stood at 14,236,671.90 as at 31Dec 2004.
B:4 He appealed for support for the Diocesan Harambee that was to be held on 12/6/2005.
(C) The auditor Mr. Kigunda informed the synod that Namrata shah children’s home was
biting hard on Diocesan funds and something needed to be done.
C:1 That parish Quota debtors growing at about 3Million annually while income improved
by 3Million.
C:2 That some departments overspent their budgets.
C:3 That when Parishes fail to remit their monthly Quota allocations the Diocese couldn’t
pay statutory deductions( PAYE,PF,NIHF,INJILI SACCO ETC).
C:4 Thika Diocese was the best in keeping proper accounts in the Province with two
qualified accountants.
C:5 That the borrowing in the accounts was internal borrowing, hence no outsider could
threaten to auction any Diocesan property.
C: 6 The Development account had a surplus of Ksh. 1,250,495.20 as compared to Ksh

1,430,047.30 in 2003.
Depreciation was 701,423 as compared to Ksh. 481,146,000 hence we went down with
Ksh. 220,277.
C:7 Departments
(a) Quota Parish receivables stood at 1,830,059 as at 31/12/04 compared to 1,379,394.50 as
at 31/12/03.
(c) That the Mother’s Union department (M.U) had a surplus of Ksh 1,535,115.60 as
compared to 239,134.05.
(d) Auditor’s recommendation was that the MU department employ a secretary/ accounts
clerk for proper financial management.
(e) That the MU Assets stood at Ksh 3,546,198.05 as at 31/12/04 as compared to
1,996,082.45 in 2003.
Proposed – John Wesley Chege
Seconded –Rev John Wanjihia.
Carried unanimously
18
MIN: 11/OS/4/05APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS
Kigundu and company Certified Public Accountants (K) was proposed, seconded and
appointed unanimously to be the Diocesan auditors for the next 2 years.
MIN: 12/OS/4/05 ELECTIONS

12:1 Honorary treasurer
The name of James Kirika was proposed by Rev. John Wanjihia and seconded by Solomon
Mbuthia and elected unanimously as the Diocesan Treasurer.
12:2 S.C.O.S
(a) Ex Officials – Bishop
Vice-chairman
Archdeacons
Clerical secretary
Lay secretary
Hon Treasurer
Hon chancellor
House of Clergy
The following names were proposed and seconded for Elections
Name Proposer Seconder
1. Rev.Michael Githiri Rev. Paul Karanja John Mungai
2. Rev.J.K. Mbuthia Naftali Kiroto Rev.D.Mariga
3. Rev. John Njoroge Rev. Hilary Njoroge Solomon Mbuthia
4. Rev. Peter Njoroge Samuel Kinjanjui Rev. W. Wanyoike
5. Rev. Jeniffer Mwangi Rev. Mercy Kuria Nathaniel Gaitho
6. Rev. Solomon Thiga Solomon Gichina Rev.J. Kaigua
7. Rev.David Chege Peter Gitau Peter Njoroge
8. Rev.Hilary Njoroge Rev.J. Kienye Peterson Karanja
9. Rev. George Mburu Laban Githiri Peter Muthumbi
10. Rev. Joyce Kabuba Joseph Kamau Wesly Chege
11. Rev.Dr. W. Chege Rev. P.Mukuna Rev. Wilson Kamau
The following were elected with a majority votes to the house of clergy
1. Rev.Michael Githiri
2. Rev, J.K.Mbuthia
3. Rev. John Njoroge
4. Rev. Jeniffer Mwangi
5. Rev. Joyce Kabuba
6. Rev Dr. Washington Chege
House of Laity
The following names were proposed and seconded for elections
Name Proposer Seconder

1. Mr. Joseph Gathuka John Njoroge Laban Githiri
2. Wilfred Kamami Ven George Gitau N Gaitho
3. Nathaniel Gaitho MR. Kiroto Canon David
4. Solomon Gichina Evelyn Mwaura Peter Karanja
19
5. Humphrey Muchai Rev.M Githiri Mr. Kamotho
6. Naftali Kiroto Peter Gitau Ven. Gitau
7. Evelyn Mwau Rev.Paul Rev.Gilbert G
8. Dr peter Mbatha Rev.wison Kamau Paul Wagereka
9. Wilson Huru Jane Karuru Philip
10. Teresiah Waiganjo Rev.John Mugo Canon Joseph
11. Solomon Nganga Canon Mwangi Rev. D. Mariga
12. Mrs Nduati Ven George Kamami
13. Solomon Mbuthia Samuel Kinyanjui J.W.Chege
The following were elected with a majority votes to the house of Laity.
1. Mr Joseph Gathuka
2. Mr. Wilfred Kamami
3. Mr. Nathaniel Gaitho
4. Mr Solomon Gichina
5. Mrs. Teresia Waiganjo
6. Mr. Solomon Mbuthia
20
MIN: 13/OS/4/05 MESSAGES OF GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS.
1. Messages of Greetings
1:1 This 4th Ordinary session of synod of ACK Diocese of Thika meeting on 8th and 9th
Day of April 2005 here at ACK St. Luke’s Makongeni Church, sends Christian
greetings to the Most Rev. Benjamin Paul Nzimbi, Archbishop of the Anglican
Church of Kenya and Bishop of the All Saint’s Cathedral Diocese.
1:2 This synod further sends Christian greetings to all Anglican Church of Kenya
Bishops, and wishes them and the flock they shepherd, God’s richest blessings.
1:3 This synod sends warm Christian greetings to:
• All Christians in our Diocese of Thika
• All Christian in our Parishes in the United States of America namely;
-All saints Anglican church, Jackson,Tennessee
-St. Peter’s Anglican church, Memphis, Tennessee
-The Anglican church of the Holy Apostles, Jackson, Mississippi
-St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Amarillo, Texas
• All Clergy abroad.
1:4 This synod sends Christian greetings to:
• Rev. Mutava Musyimi, the General Secretary of the NCCK
• The Rt.Rev.Dr.Dvid Githii, Moderator of the 17th. General Assembly of the
PCEA.
• Bishop Stephen Kanyaru, the presiding Bishop of the Methodist church in
Kenya.
• Rt. Rev. Ndingi Mwana ‘Nzeki, Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi and presents
condolences on the passing away of the Catholic Church Pope Paul II.
2. Congratulation Messages
2:1 This synod sends congratulations to;
• The Bishops of Anglican church of Kenya, who have been elected, consecrated and
enthroned since our Third Ordinary Session of synod
1. Rt.Rev. Timothy Ranji, Bishop of the Diocese of Mt. Kenya south
2. Rt. Rev. Joseph Kagunda, Bishop of the Diocese of Mt. Kenya West
3. Rt. Rev. Isaac Ng’ang’a, Bishop of the Diocese of Mt. Kenya Central
4. Rt. Rev. Jackson Ole Sapit, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Nakuru
MIN: 14/OS/4/05 RESOLUTIONS
14:1 ON THE INCORPORATION OF PARISHES IN WEST TENNNESEE, U.S.A
WHEREAS the church of Jesus is universal, and the Diocese of Thika is part of that
universal church, which is called to uphold traditional evangelical biblical teachings and
morality for right living: This 4th ordinary session of Synod of the Anglican Diocese of
Thika meeting at ACK St. Luke’s Makongeni on 8th and 9th April 2005,
(i) resolves to adopt and incorporate the Christian brethren of St. Peters Anglican Church,
All Saints Anglican church, Holy Apostles Anglican Church and St. Cyprians
International Church and other churches (congregations to be started) to be part of the
ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Thika in America, and further acknowledges the
attendance of the delegates from Parishes in West Tennessee.
21
(ii) Appreciates and encourages the Diocesan Bishop to continue with the process of
establishing the triangular linkage between Diocese of Exeter in England, Diocese of
Cyprus and Gulf and the Diocese of Thika.
14:2 SOCIAL SERVICES
(i) Appreciates achievements of the ministry of the board of social services in the
Diocese. Namely;
i. Namrata Shah Children’s home
ii. Agriculture
iii. HIV/AIDS programmes
iv. Health clinics
(ii) Cautions that establishment of new health clinics may no longer be viable under the
current government Health programmes.
14:3 ON CLERGY
(i) Notes with appreciation the number of clergy in training and those who have been
ordained.
(ii) Appreciates the programmes of spiritual nurture through retreats and other
spiritual nurture programmes.
14:4. EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH
Whereas the Theme of this 4th ordinary session of synod is based on the GREAT
COMMISION (Go and make disciples to all nations: Mt 28:19-20).
And whereas Evangelism is top priority in the Anglican Communion. This synod:
(i) acknowledges and appreciates the great strides that have been achieved in
Thika Diocese
(ii) notes the growth of congregations from 115-150 in six years an increase of
Christian population by 45%.
14:5 ON FINANCES
Recognizing the fact that God created the word and materials therein and that these
materials are necessary for the ministry of the church, the Synod resolves that all
Christians be encouraged to participate in the stewardship of resources that God has given
us for His glory and for the development programmes in the Diocese.
14:6 ON THE CONSTITUTION
Resolves that:
The Bishop calls a special Synod to adopt the Diocesan draft constitution, the soonest
possible.
14:7 BISHOPS COMMISSARY IN AMERICA
Resolves that:
A commissary in the USA to help in expansion of the Ministry in America to be appointed.
14:8 ON INVESTMENTS
Notes with appreciation the good work and achievements of the Diocesan Investment
committee.
14:9 ON EDUCATION
Noting with appreciation the involvement of the Diocese in pastoral programmes both in
private and church sponsored public schools.
Resolves that school chaplains be trained for private and sponsored schools.
22
14:10 THEOLOGICAL TRAINING
Recognizing the serious steps the Diocese had taken on training qualified clergy for
ministry.
Resolves to scale down the Diploma intake and to encourage the clergy to persue Bachelor
and masters degree programmes.
MIN: 15/OS/4/05 BISHOP’S APPOINMENTS
The Bishop appointed Rev. Charles Filiatreau to be ACK Thika Diocese Commissary in
the USA.
16/OS/4/05 ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. DDC-was to be held on 22nd April 2005 at 10:00am
2. Giachuki Archdeaconry Council was to meet on23rd April at Kiairegi at 10:00am
3. All those who had not paid calendar money were requested to pay.
4. That On 17th July 2005 the Stewardship Department was to teach on stewardship in
all the local churches in the Diocese.
5. That April 30,2005 will be Enrolment day of Brigade
6. That CCS-initiative follow-up was put off.
7. That Mang’u Archdeaconry youth camp was to be held at Gatunguru from 26th
April –1st May 2005
8. Trip to Kabarak: All Sunday School teachers are to meet at Diocesan Offices on
11April at 11:00am
9. That June 12, 2005 will be the Diocesan fundraising Day. Clergy to make the
necessary preparations
MIN 17/OS/4/05 VOTE OF THANKS
1. The Bishop passed a vote of thanks to the delegates for attending and participating in
the deliberations of the 4th ordinary session of synod:
- Thanked all the committees involved in the synod preparations.
- Urged the members to become a reading community and to
seriously read all the synod documents.
- Thanked Jeffrey Garrety (legal advisor in America).
2. The synod vice-chairman Ven canon David Njoroge thanked the Bishop for ably
leading the synod to a very successful end.
MIN: 18/OS/4/05 CLOSE OF SYNOD
The Bishop closed the 4th ordinary session of synod with a word of prayer.
Confirmation Proposer..................................................
Seconder..................................................
Signed Clerical secretary .................................................................
Lay secretary ........................................................
Bishop / Chairman......................................................
Date..............................................................................
23
MINUTES OF THE A.C.K DIOCESE OF THIKA SPECIAL SYNOD HELD ON
JULY 1, 2006 AT ST. ANDREWS PRO-CATHEDRAL AT 9.30 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT.
EX-OFFICIALS
4. Rt. Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga Diocesan Bishop
5. Ven. Naphat Gakuya Administrative secretary
6. Mr. Jeffrey A. Garrety Legal Advisor (for U.S.A parishes).
CATHEDRAL ARCHDEACONRY
Cathedral Deanery
Parish Members Present
Kiganjo west Rev. Daniel Njuguna
Mr. Solomon Muiruri
Kiganjo East Rev. Philip Munyua
Mr. Gerald Gathari
Cathedral Rev. Joyce Kabuba
Mr. Nathaniel Gaitho
Mr. John Kimani Matheri
Witeithie Rev. Samuel N. Gateru
Mr. Peter Kariuki
Mr. Moses Njoroge
Ngoigwa Rev. Joseph Muchiri
Ithanga Deanery
Ithanga Rev. Javanson Ndungu
Mrs. Elizabeth Kagutha
Thungururu Rev. Samuel Mwangi
Mr. Martin Gatachu
Mrs. Scolastica Njogu
Matunda Rev. Capt. Timothy K. Nduati
Mr. Geoffrey Mwangi Kinyua
Mr. Francis Ndung’u
Makongeni Deanery
Makongeni Ven. Nephat Gakuya
Mr. Wilfred Kamami
Mr. Peterson Karanja
Gatuanyaga Rev. Jamlick Mwangi Waweru
Mr. Danson Mwangi
Mr. Naftali Kiroto
Happy Valley Rev. Habel Gitogo
Mrs. Mercy Kuria
24
Mitubiri Deanery
Kirimiri Rev. Jessee Kamau
Swani Rev. Paul Karanja
Mr. Daniel Wathome
Mrs. Virginia Wangu
Kame Rev. Timothy D.L Karangi
Mr. Eliud Njoroge Muiruri
Mr. John Muya Mbuta
Mithiini Rev. George Kiarie
John Muiyuro
Kariara Archdeaconry
Gatunyu Deanery
Giatutu Mr. Solomon mbuthia
Gatunyu Rev. Gilbert Gathura
Mrs. Jane W. Karuru
Mrs. Evelyn W. Mwaura
Chomo Rev. Paul Wagereka
Simon Mungai
Gatura Deanery
Gatura Ven. Robert Muoho
Mr. Samuel Mwangi Kinuthia
Mrs. Grace Njeri Njuguna
Karangi Rev. Mary Mwangi
Mr. Samuel N. Kagunda
Mr. Joseph Kiarie
Mbugiti Rev. Bernard Njoroge
Mr. William Mbogo Thuo
Mrs. Mary N. Kibe
Kiarutara deanery
Kiarutara Mr. Bethuel Kimani Muthunga
Mr. John Michael Wainaina
Gatakaini Rev. David Githera
Mr. David Ngumo K. Maina
Mwagu Rev. Peter Nganga
Mr. Julius Wainaina Kiruka
Giachuki Archdeaconry
Giachuki deanery
Giteme Rev. David Mariga
Mr. Stanley Muturi
Giachuki Rev. Peter Murage
Mr. Kenneth Wambugu
Mrs. Joyce M. Mbugua
25
Njunu Rev. Mary G. Chege
Mr. Solomon Nga’ng’a
Memorial deanery
Thamuru Rev. Michael Gicheru
Memorial Ven. Joshua Ngaruiya
Ndunyu Chege Deanery
Ndakai-ni Rev. Capt. Stephen N. Kiritu
Mr. John Gichuki
Mrs. Njeri Mwaniki
Kiairegi Rev. Edward Mburu
Mr. Solomon Gichina Mwangi
Kanunga Rev. Ibrahim N. Ndungu
Mr. Peter Kamau
Ndunyu Chege Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi
Mr. Willy Machora
Mrs. Teresia Waiganjo
Thare Deanery
Mutugu Rev. Solomon Maina
Mr. John Kibaiya Mwangi
Thare Rev. Eunice Njeri Kiuna
Mr. Henry N. Ngumbo
Mr. Samuel Kinyanjui Gachinju
Mang’u Archdeaconry
Gakoe Deanery
Gakoe Rev. James Kienye
Mr. Samuel K. Mutonga
Gachege Rev. David Kamau
Ituiku Rev. Solomon T. Kamungura
Teresia Njeri Karanja
Mr. Nathan Njoroge
Ititu Deanery
Gathaiti Rev. David Chege
Mr. James Nginya Kago
Mr. Peter Kinyanjui Kiruku
Ititu Rev. Samuel Gachungu
Mr. Jotham Gakuo
Mr. Paul G. Kioi
Kairi Deanery
Gatunguru Rev. Joseph Kamau
Mr. Rueben Wanyoike
26
Mrs. Charity Mugure
Gituamba Rev. George Mburu
Mr. John Kinuthia Mungai
Mr. Samuel Mwangi Njoroge
Gakui Rev. John Mbuthia
Mr.James Kirika Njoroge
Mr. Philip Njoroge Gatongo
Kairi Rev. Gibson M. Njoroge
Kamwangi Deanery
Mang’u Ven. John Wanjihia
Mr. John N. Kaigai
Godfrey Karanja
Kamwangi Rev. John Makumi
Mr. Laban Njuguna Githire
Ruiru Archdeaconry
Juja Deanery
Juja Rev. canon David Njoroge
Mr. Nelson Ngari
Mrs. Mary Njeri Nduati
Juja farm Rev. Solomon Nthiga
Mr. Paul Mwaura
Mugutha Rev. Francis Karanja
Kiamwangi Deanery
Gatundu Rev. Michael Githiri
Mr. Douglas Nyingi
Mr. Jeremiah M. Muraya
Kiamwangi Rev. Jackson Maina
Mr. John Marai Kiereini
Gitwe Rev. Mathew Njoroge
Mrs. Ruth Karanja
Mr. James Njuguna Muirimi
Ruiru East Deanery
Jacaranda Rev. Hilary Njoroge
Salome Wambui
Mr. Julius Limbua
Ruiru East Rev. Patrick Mukuna
Mrs. Hellen Wamere Dadet
Ruiru Rev. Hilary NJoroge
Dr. Mbatha
27
Departments
Mothers union department Rev. Jennifer Mwangi
Namrata Shah Children’s Home Rev. Salome Kimani
Min 1/SS/07/06 – Holy Communion Service

The Special Synod started with Holy Communion Service conducted by the Bishop and
assisted by the Administrative Secretary, Archdeacons and the Cathedral Vicar.
Speaking on the Theme “Conserving the Ministry of Christ,” the Bishop said that Jesus
preached to every class of people, both Jews and Gentiles. His preaching was not
discriminatory. His healing was gender sensitive; He healed men, women and children. He
said that the church had to continue the good work started by early missionaries in Kenya
e.g. at Kabete, Weithaga, where a considerable measure of development was realized.
As a Diocese we focus on the needs of our people e.g. on Health:
- HIV/AIDS Programmes
- Political life where the church has condemned injustice, corruption and
scandals such as Goldenberg, Anglo-leasing, the Arameanean brothers etc.
The Bishop said that the clergy and Laity should thank God for calling them to expand and
to consolidate God’s Kingdom.
The Bishop also highlighted on matters of church government:
(a) The Vicar is the Chief Executive of the Parish on behalf of the Bishop to
shepherd and administrate.
(b) The main role of a Vice-chairman is to assist the Vicar in his administrative
work. He/she should never undermine the Vicar or vice-versa.
(c) Parish Council is to implement Diocesan policies and cannot discuss new
terms of service.
(d) A Lay-reader is to assist the Vicar in his/her pastoral duties and should have
a close relationship with the Vicar. He/she should whisper to him when
things go wrong.
(e) The People’s Warden should not attach the Vicar simply because he/she
was elected by the congregation.
(f) The Vicar’s Warden’s role is to take care of the Vicar’s welfare and to assist
him/her to maintain his/her dignity.
(g) A.C.K is synodically run and is Episcopal. It is run through rules and
regulations hence the need to have a constitution, although it is better to run
it on Grace and Reconciliation. The constitution, however, is helpful when
there is danger or when authority is questioned.
(h) Our primary duty is to further the kingdom of God by reflecting the
ministry of Jesus. He prayed for the word.
Min 2/SS/07/06 Roll Call
A roll call was carried out as listed above and the following apologies recorded:
Mwagu 1 Mbugiti 2 Gathakaini 1
Kirimiri 2 Ruiru 1 Thamuru 2
Gatundu 1 Giachuki 1 Gachege 1
Cathedral 2 Gatunguru 1 Kiamwangi 1
28
Giteme 2 Juja farm 1 Mbithi 2
Matunda 3 Ngoingwa 1 Kiairegi 1
Mugutha 1 Mutugu 1 Kanunga 1
Njunu 1 Happy Valley 1 Kiarutara Vicar
Ithanga 1 Kigajo West 1 Kigajo East 1
Kamwangi 1 Kairi 2 Gituamba 1
Gakoe 1 Ititu 1 Cathedral 1
Memorial 2 Giatutu 1
Members of standing committee of Synod:

Rev. Dr. Ikenye on mission in Thika Diocese
Staff - George Maina and Naomi Maina
Min 3/SS/07/06 Preliminary Remarks on the Agenda of the Meeting
The Bishop extended a special welcome to the Diocesan Chancellor Mrs. Grace Ngari and
to the delegates adding that:
(a) Since the last ordinary session of synod, all has gone well because of the work of
Standing Committee of Synod, various boards and committees from the local church to
Diocesan level.
(b) The Provincial Synod had prepared a strategic plan document which was to be
discussed by the Diocesan standing committee of synod.
(c) The Provincial Synod had also prepared a new Terms of Service for church workers
and that Dioceses were also expected to review their Terms of Services with a view to
ensuring that the clergy lived well and were well supported.
(d) At the Diocesan level, the Bishop:
(i) Explained that a rationalization exercise was carried out regarding evangelists
and other church workers with a view to reduce personnel and improve service
delivery.
(ii) Reported that the Board of Finance and Standing Committee of Synod was
working on a new Diocesan staff Terms of Service.
(iii) Insisted that measures had to be taken to ensure that new terms are
implemented.
(iv) Emphasized that new parishes would only be created when all requirements are
fulfilled by the Parish and NOT from the diocesan office as has been in the
past.
(v) Advised that Parishes should consider the possibility of lay readers teaching
catechism to reduce costs.
(vi) Reiterated that the rationalization exercise was an answer to the question of
sustainability of the Diocese and to ensure that it remained free from debts.
(vii) Reported that a very successful clergy retreat was held at Bethany house,
Sagana to energize the clergy.
(viii) Thanked the delegates for supporting him and the Diocese and for making the
recent diocesan harambee so successful.
Min 4/SS/07/06 Tabling the Constitution
The Diocesan chancellor, Mrs. Grace Ngari tabled the draft constitution.
The following comments regarding the constitution were made: -
29
(i) The constitution does not talk about conflict only, it deals with discipline of the
Bishops, clergy and the laity; as well as church management e.g. election of
boards and committees.
(ii) It is a guiding tool on how to run the Diocese and how to deal with conflicts in the
church.
(iii) The current constitution needed to be reviewed and so, a constitution committee
was put in place, and mandated to make additions and to do away with what was
not needed as appropriate.
(iv) The committee completed its work and the draft constitution was tabled at the
ordinary session of synod held on April 8th to 9th, 2005.
(v) Copies were distributed to the delegates, to read, make comments and suggestions
and forward them so that they can be considered for inclusion in the final draft.
(vi) Members of synod have had 14 months, which was more than the required six (6)
months to read the draft.
(vii) The Chancellor had read the document and noted its contents.
(viii) The Chancellor, confirming the need for constitution, assured that it was the work
of a properly constituted committee and satisfied that it was read for the required
time, PROPOSED that the constitution be adopted. Rev. Paul Wagereka
seconded the proposal.
(ix) The constitution was adopted unanimously.
(x) Date of commencement is 1st July 2006.
Min 5/SS/07/06 Comments

(i) House of clergy had no comment
(ii) House of Laity had also no comment
(iii) The Bishop remarked that:
- The first draft was full of fear
- The second is full of freedom
(iv) Terms of service for clergy will be appended after the Chancellor has
looked at the document.
Min 6/SS/07/06 Announcements
(i) Copies of the constitution were to be available at the bookshop
(ii) The Diocese wanted the clergy to live well. If a Vicar has not had a salary for two
(2) months, the Vicar and Parish executive were to be summoned to the Diocesan
office. After three (3) months without pay, the Vicar could be withdrawn from that
parish.
(iii) Account books must be well kept
(iv) Returns from Parish were to be made to the Diocese every three months so that the
strength of the parish could be assessed and to facilitate determination of quota
allocation
(v) September 3, 2006 – signing of Link Agreement between Thika, Exeter and Cyprus
and the Gulf.
(vi) Consecration and enthronement of the second Bishop of the Diocese of Embu on
July 2, 2006.
- The Diocese was to be represented
(vii) To ensure that the Cathedral was completed and opened, the Bishop was to be the
Guest of Honour in a harambee on October 8, 2006. Every parish was to send a
donation
30
(viii) The possibility of Lay readers being asked to teach catechism and parish councils
considering buying them uniforms was raised but not concluded. This and other
such issues were to be considered during the ordinary synod.
Min 7/SS/07/06 Closing

The Archdeacon Gakuya said the last prayer while the Bishop closed the meeting at 12.51
p.m.
Confirmation Proposer ………………………………………………
Seconder ……………………………………………....
Signed Clerical secretary …………………………………………………...
Lay secretary ……………………………………………………......
Bishop/Chairman …………………………………………………...
Date …………………………………………………………………..
31
3. CATHEDRAL ARCHDEACONRY
General Overview
The Archdeaconry was started in 1999. It is comprised of some parts of Thika and Kakuzi
administrative divisions, covering Thika Municipality, which has the large estate of
Delmonte which grows pineapples and the lower zone of Thika District bordering
Machakos District. It has two zones of rural and urban. Much of this area is marginal
land with low and unreliable rainfall; although in the recent years the rainfall pattern has
significantly changed, with more moisture making the people have good harvests.
Geographically the area has two big rivers, Mbagathi (Athi) and Thika.
Church Growth, Development
Cathedral Archdeaconry is comprised of four deaneries, which have 15 Parishes. The
Deaneries are - ;
a) Cathedral Deanery with 5 parishes namely St. Andrew’s pro-cathedral Parish,
Witeithie, Kiganjo West, Kiganjo East and Ngoingwa which was created in year
2006 from the former cathedral Parish and received Karibaribi from Mangu Parish.
b) Makongeni Deanery with 3 Parishes which are - ; Happy valley, St. Luke’s
Makongeni and New Gatuanyaga which was started in 2006 after the parish of
Munyu was amalgamated to the old Gatuanyaga.
c) Ithanga Deanery with 3 Parishes these are; - Ithanga, Thungururu and Matunda
Parishes.
d) Mitubiri Deanery which has the following Parishes, Kame, Swani, Kirimiri and
Mithini Parishes.
All Departments are doing very well led by the Mothers’ Union, K.A.M.A, Brigade,
Sunday school and K.A.M.A.
Physical Developments
1. Some Parishes have bought plots, where they have put up semi-permanent
churches.
2. Others have put up perimeter walls, gates and permanent buildings. Tents to
accommodate the Christians who cannot fit inside the church and for rent have
been bought.
3. Construction of Church buildings have been going on in many parishes such as
A.C.K Ngoliba, St. Stephens Gatuanyaga, St. Peter’s Komo, Thungururu,
Mugumo-ini, Matunda, Kiawaituika, Trinity Kaguku, St. Luke’s Academy and
Church.
Spiritual Growth
The urban located churches have continued to operate prayer cell groups which have
enhanced Christian Unity and have become very effective on Church growth and
development. Rural based churches have fellowships equivalent to the above. Missions
and crusades have also been going on to nature spiritual lives of the Christians. The issue
of training Christians on various programs has increased their capacities. Anglicanism and
Church discipline will continue being taught.
32
Church Schools
The Archdeaconry has schools, ranging from primary, secondary and an industrial training
centre. These primary schools are A.C.K St. Peter’s Kiganjo, A.C.K St. Luke’s Academy,
Bishop Njuguna Academy, St. Peter’s Academy Kame, and one Swani Nursery school.
The secondary schools are the St. Stephens Gatuanyaga, the A.C.K Ngoliba, the St.
Stephens Ngoingwa High St. Augustine Boys’.
St. Peter's Komo closed due to the politicization of the school project. The Christian
Industrial Training Centre –Thika provides among others vocational training. The
institutions receive chaplaincy services and care from the respective Vicars in the Parishes
where they are located.
Micro- Finances Program
Due to economic growth decline in the area in the past years, Thika Municipality, which
hosted a number of industries found itself with very many unemployed and retrenched
people. The people affected by this system couldn’t access loans or credit from the Banks.
We thank God that some of these factories are now coming back to into operation.
The diocese through the Thika Community Development Trust has started a micro-finance
program in this Archdeaconry. The Parishes which are implementing the program are;- St.
Luke’s Makongeni, St. Andrew’s Pro-Cathedral and St. Mark’s Muthara in Kiganjo East
Parish. Through the project members are accessing credit, and are experiencing some
economic growth hence improving giving in the churches.
Challenges
• High level of poverty due to retrenchment, early retirement and closure of
Industries.
• Lack of market to sell Agricultural products.
• Insecurity both in Rural and urban areas.
• HIV/AIDS Scourge.
• Lack of employment.
• Lack of people with appropriate techniques in Agriculture.
Future Plans
• Opening more Churches e.g. Githima in Gatuanyaga Parish and Oldonyo
Sabuk, which is located in Machakos Diocese.
• Train people to be self-reliant.
• Initiate Village Banking (Micro-Finances) in all Churches.
• Teach Christian giving.
Ven. Nephat Gakuya.

Archdeacon
Cathedral Archdeaconry.
33
a) Cathedral Deanery
ACK Witeithie Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Samuel N. Gateru
A. Parish details
Parish was started in 2000
1. ACK Witeithie Started in 1991
2. ACK Nyacaba Started in 2000
3. ACK Athena Started in 2002
4. ACK Malaba Started in 2003
5. ACK Kiahuria Started in 2003
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 25
Women 90
Youth 25
Sunday School 110
Infants 0
Total 102 112 140
Increase 28
Reasons for Increase

• Enhanced mission & Evangelism activities
B. Diocesan Departments
i. Mothers Union
Enrolled 31 Un-enrolled 41 Total 72
• The department needs more training to achieve its objectives.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Admitted 4 Not Admitted 15 Total 19
• This group needs more innovation and creativity to be able to attract more
members.
iv. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade

Total 24
v. Sunday School
Total 110
34
C. Parish Plans on Activities to enhance Growth
1. Purchase a church plot at Athena area.
2. Build temporary worship buildings at ACK Malaba, and ACK Kiahuria.
D. Christian Community Services
• Assisting the needy in the community with food and clothing.
E. Building & Construction projects
1. Building a kitchen
2. To build a clinic at the ACK Witeithie.
Kiganjo West Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Daniel Njuguna
A. Parish Details
1. St Stephen’s Kiganjo
2. St. Stephen’s Kianjau Started in 1996
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 48
Women 92
Youth 33
Sunday School 35
Infants
Total 119 195 225
Increase 30

1. Increased pastoral visits,
2. Strong cell group and departments,
3. Home to home evangelism and training seminars.
i. Mothers Union
The department is growing, but has weak leadership.
ii. KAMA
The department is the weakest in the parish
iii. KAYO
Department is fairly strong
35
Total 17
v. Sunday School
Total 35

• Plans to open a new church at Kiang’ombe
1. There is no active intervention of the CCS.
2. There is a plan to start a micro-finance project
E. Suggested areas of intervention in coming years
• Training especially on micro-finance and capital formation.
F. Building & Construction projects
1. The parish office has been completed.
2. The Church has St. Peter’s Academy as an income generating project
G. Other Comments.
• The church plots have yet to obtain title deeds.
Kiganjo East Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Philip Munyua Waithaka

A. Parish Details
1. ST. Paul Kianda Started in 2002
2. St. Mark Muthaara Started in 1996
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 40
Women 80
Youth 20
Sunday School 55
Infants 31
Total New 226
Increase 140

1. Increased pastoral visits, by church elders and vicar
2. Mid week prayers by cell groups.
36
i. Mothers Union
The department is becoming active especially in local church level.
ii. KAMA
The department is active especially at the church level
iii. KAYO
Admitted - Not Admitted 20 Total 20
Department is not very strong.

Total 15
Not very active
v. Sunday School
Total 55
The department is active

• Plans to recruit and enroll more members in all departments.
• Plans to have Evangelistic Missions in 2007
• Plans for the 2 congregations to visit each other occasionally, for fellowship
and exchange of ideas.
• Mobilize the congregation to assist the infected and affected especially Namrata
Shah Children Home.
• St. Marks Muthaara Micro-finance under the umbrella of T.C.D.T

• The Diocese can intervene to support the micro finance in the parish.

• St. Marks Muthaara has planned to roof the permanent church
• Vicarage construction to start in 2007
37
ACK Ngoigwa Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. James Kienye
A. Parish details

1. ACK Ngoigwa Started in 2002
2. ACK Mugumo-ini Started in 2004
3. ACK Karibaribi Started in 1994
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 79
Women 226
Youth 59
Sunday School 163
Infants 51
Total New 579
Increase
Reason for Increase
i. Mothers Union
The department is strong but proper guidance is needed.
ii. KAMA
Un-enrolled 48 Total 68
iii. KAYO
This group needs proper guidance.
Total 175
v. Sunday School
Total 151
B. Parish Plans on Activities to enhance Growth
a) Organize Seminars on leadership and Church doctrines
b) Door to door evangelism.
c) Strengthen all Departments
C. Christian Community Services
• Nursery School started at Ngoigwa.
38
St. Andrew’s Pro-Cathedral Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Joyce W. Kabuba
A. Parish details
ACK St. Andrews Started in 1970
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 250
Women 400
Youth 350
Sunday School 80
Infants 0
Total 1115 1460 1000
Increase -460
Reasons for Deacrease

• The ACK Mugumoini and ACK Ngoigwa churches were curved from
Cathedral Parish to form Ngoingwa parish.
i. Mothers Union
The enrolled members are active but needs to be encouraged.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group needs to be encouraged to participate in the Diocesan activities and be active
in the church.
Total 50
An active group
v. Sunday School
Total 80
An active group
1. Encourage departments to be active
2. Hold open air preaching and crusades
3. Finish the church construction
39
1. Micro finance project
2. Helping the orphans through the ACK Thika Orphans & Grandparents support
Project.
• Continuation of the same project and additional is recommended.
1. The cathedral is still under construction.
2. The Mother’s Union are building a projects house.
b) Ithanga Deanery
ACK Matuda Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Capt. Mathew Njoroge Kamau
A. Parish details
1. ACK Matunda Started in 2005
2. ACK Ngatho Started in 2005
3. ACK Makongo Started in 2005
4. ACK Wendani Started in 2005
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 30
Women 80
Youth 90
Sunday School 60
Infants 50
Total 158 310
Increase 152

a) Migration of people to settle in the area.
b) Enhanced mission & Evangelism activities
i. Mothers Union
The department needs more training on mission of the Department.
40
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group needs more innovation in activities to be more interesting.

Total 30
v. Sunday School
Total 96
1. Starting of classes.
2. Strengthen cell groups.
3. Enhance mission & evangelism activities
1. The area has been active in passion fruits growing
2. This is an intervention of the diocesan Agriculture Produce Intensification and
Markets development in conjunction with Planting Faith ministries.
• Training of farmers especially on microfinance and capital formation
1. The parish has two churches under construction,
2. Building a vicarage.
ACK Thungururu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Samuel Mwangi
A. Parish details
1. ACK Thugururu Started in 1972
2. ACK Silanga Started in 1989
3. ACK Mukundi Started in 1980
41
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 30
Women 80
Youth 90
Sunday School 60
Infants 50
Total 220 240 310
Increase 70

1. Migration of people to settle in the area.
2. Enhanced mission & Evangelism activities
i. Mothers Union
The department needs more training on the mission of the Department.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO

Total 30
v. Sunday School
Total 96

1. Starting of classes.
2. Strengthen cell groups.
2. This is an intervention of the diocesan Agriculture Produce Intensification and
Markets development in conjunction with Planting Faith ministries.
2. Building a vicarage.
42
ACK Ithanga Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Javanson Ndungu
A. Parish details
1. ACK Kanjuri Started in 1969
2. ACK Mianya-ini Started in 1983
3. ACK Kaguku Started in 1989
4. ACK Kiawaithuika Started in 1989
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 37
Women 159
Youth 50
Sunday School 125
Infants 25
Total 191 198 371
Increase 173

• The figures given in the last report had left out the Youth, Sunday school
and infants.
i. Mothers Union
The department is active.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is doing well.

Total 32
They are active
v. Sunday School
Total 125
An active group
43
1. Promoting farming through CCS
2. To start constructing a permanent vicarage
3. Acquiring public and music systems

2. Training on modern farming and animal keeping
Project activities involved in

1. Cultivated bananas (Tissue Culture)
2. Oranges, Mangoes, climbing beans
Building & Construction projects

• The parish has one church under construction.
c. Makongeni Deanery
ACK New Gatuanyaga Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Jamleck Waweru
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gatuanyaga Started in 1980
2. ACK Munyu Started in 1969
3. ACK Ngoliba Started in 1972
4. ACK Komo Started in 1984
5. ACK Magogoni Started in 1997
6. ACK Ndula Started in 1998
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 72
Women 192
Youth 86
Sunday School 150
Infants 30
Total 160 198 350
Increase 152

a) Extensive Pastoral visitation & cell fellowships.
b) Former Munyu Parish joined the Gatuanyaga parish to form the New
Gatuanyaga parish.
44
i. Mothers Union
The department is the strongest.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is active.

Total 78
v. Sunday School
Total 150

1. Teaching through Seminars and mission to achieve self-reliance.
2. Teaching Anglicanism.
1. Helping the orphaned and less fortunate
2. Sensitizing them through farming
1. Introduction of micro-finance
2. Possibility of the posting of curate and an Evangelist to enhance
evangelism
1. The parish has four churches under construction,
2. Furnishing the vicarage.
3. Reviving Komo Secondary School
4. Gatuanyaga and Ngoliba Nursery
Happy Valley Parish
Parish Vicar: Canon Rev. Habel Gitogo

A. Parish Details
1. ACK Del Monte Started in 1978
2. St. John’s Happy Valley started in 1998
45
Parish Population
2003 2004 2007
Men 54
Women 98
Youth 60
Sunday School 112
Infants
Total 195 324
Increase 129

• Improved outreach activities
i. Mothers Union
The department is very active
ii. KAMA
Enrolled 16 Un-enrolled 38
iii. KAYO
Admitted 22 Not Admitted 38
Total 20
The group needs teaching.
v. Sunday School Total 73
The church has plans to start a nursery school

• There are plans to construct a church; presently they use a church hall.
• The church supports Namrata Shah Children’s Home, with Food and maintenance.
• They have no CCS initiated project.
• Training especially on microfinance and capital formation
1. The church has completed a stone wall
2. Present fund raising activities are to construct the church.
46
ACK Makongeni Parish
Parish Vicar Ven. Nephat Gakuya
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Luke Started in 1980
2. ACK Holy Trinity Started in 2005
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 315
Women 172
Youth 137
Sunday School 275
Infants 81
Total 950 1200 1980
Increase 780

• Evangelism and pastoral visitation has been intensified.
• Semi-permanent building at Kamenu
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
- Active
iii. KAYO
This group is very active.

Total 35
v. Sunday School
Total 240
1. To construct vicarage.
2. Finalize the payment of the partly paid Kamenu church plot, and thereafter
construct a permanent.
3. To extend St. Luke Church
47
• There are no Christian Community Services activity

1. Holy Trinity Kamenu church is under construction
2. Renovation of a newly bought house from National Housing co-operation
3. The on-going construction of classrooms
d) Mitubiri Deanery
ACK Kame Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Timothy D.L Karangi
A. Parish details
1. ACK Kame
2. ACK Fly-Over Started in 2003
3. ACK Kabungi Started in 2003
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 70
Women 325
Youth 70
Sunday School 215
Infants 48
Total 186 221 465
Increase 244

• The Parish is located between two district Headquarters – Thika District
headquarters, and Muranga South headquarters at Kenol junction, therefore
catering for the newly posted district civil servants.
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is not active.
48
Total 34
The group is active but needs a qualified person to mentor it.
v. Sunday School
Total 93
The department is doing well.

1. Train Leaders
2. Departments participation in Diocesan activities
• There are no Christian Community Services activity
2. The vicarage is to be enlarged
3. There are School buildings under construction at the St. Peters Academy.
ACK Mithi-in Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Paul K. Kimani
A. Parish details
1. ACK Mithini Started in 1991
2. ACK Giathanwa Started in 1983
3. ACK Mutithi
4. ACK Kinoo
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 30
Women 93
Youth 46
Sunday School 72
Infants 60
Total - 131 301
Increase 170

• Evangelism
• Nearness to Christians
49
i. Mothers Union
The department is growing rapidly.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is growing though most are students.

Total 45
v. Sunday School
Total 72
The department has grown and teachers are doing good work
1. Encourage Christians to start micro-finance groups.
2. Organizing missions, crusades, camps and weekend challenge.
3. Starting tree nursery and academy to enhance education.

• There are no Christian Community Services activities.
• The Church is still under Construction.
ACK Swani Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Mary Gacambi Chege

A. Parish details
1. ACK Swani Started in 1970
2. ACK Nanga Started in 1970
3. ACK Gikono Started in 1980
4. ACK Kangangu Started in 1980
50
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 50
Women 90
Youth 40
Sunday School 30
Infants 40
Total 215 265
Decrease 50
Reasons for Decrease

• Immigrants from other areas.
i. Mothers Union
The department is average in performance
ii. KAMA
The group is average in performance
iii. KAYO
Average performance
The group is not active
v. Sunday School
Total 30
• Organize Seminars
• Enhance Mission & Evangelism activities
• There is no CCS activity
Church and vicarage construction progressing on well.
ACK Kirimiri Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Captain Julius Jessee Kamau

A. Parish details
Parish was started in
1. ACK Mwitumberia Started in 1977
51
2. ACK Kirimiri Started in 1989
3. ACK Kianjugu Started in 2001
4. ACK Ndabatabi Started in 1978
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 50
Women 70
Youth 50
Sunday School 60
Infants 20
Total 190
Increase
Reasons for Increment
vi. Mothers Union
The department is average in performance
vii. KAMA
Enrolled Un-enrolled
The department has not been very active.
viii. KAYO
The group is abit active.
ix. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade 20
The group is the most active. They are doing very well
x. Sunday School
Total 60
• To organising courses and seminars
• Involved in dairy goat keeping, rabbit rearing, organic and horticultural
farming.
• Church and vicarage construction going on.
52
4. GIACHUKI ARCHDEACONRY
Introduction
Giachuki Archdeaconry was created from Kariara Archdeaconry on January 2006. It
comprises of 4 deaneries and has 11 parishes in total. Since the last Synod 2005, the
growth of the archdeaconry has been as follows:
• Giachuki Deanery (created in 2005) comprises of - Giachuki, Giteme and
Njunu
• Ndunyu Chege Deanery comprises of Ndunyu Chege, Kiairegi, Kanunga and
Ndakaini
• Thare Deanery comprises of Thare and Mutugu Parishes
• Memorial Deanery comprises of Thika Memorial and Thamuru Parishes.
Economic/Spiritual Challenges
The area is predominantly tea and coffee growing zone. Dairy farming is also practiced.
With the improving coffee prices, there is increased household incomes in the lower region
where coffee is grown.
On the other hand, the social economics placing the market day around Ndunyu Chege on
Sundays affects the church worship attendance adversely mainly in the parishes around.
Potential for Growth
There would be positive exploitation on Land use if diversification of viable crops is
emphasized, which must be accompanied by the relevant training. The Infrastructure is
reasonable since the road is mostly tarmac and being currently repaired. The area is well
served with electricity.
Tea growing continues to be the main cash crop with farmers well benefiting from its
proceeds. There is one tea factory at Njunu.
Church Construction
Almost every parish is having a permanent church building or it is being constructed.
Other are building works involves construction of vicarages, church halls repairing or
improvement of old churches and buying of church plots. Acquiring of Land Title Deeds is
a challenge in some areas.
Achievements since last synod
• Parishes have been reorganized. Mukarara and Gathanji churches were
joined to Ndunyu Chege and Thare Parishes respectively, and are doing
well.
• Departments have grown especially Mothers Union, K.A.M.A and Youth.
An Archdeaconry conference was organized by Mothers Union while
Sunday School and KAYO held Seminars and Rallies.
Growth
There has been a remarkable church growth in population almost encompassing all the
parishes.
53
Way Forward
There are plans to;-
• Organize several training workshops and seminars focusing on improving
people’s welfare,
• Diversification of cash crops and other sources of income.
• Initiating microfinance projects in all parishes and offering training on good
management.
• Intensify training on Christian Stewardship.
• Intensify Clergy fellowships with visits to parishes to enhance mutual
support.
• For recreation, sensitize the Christian community on the usage of the
available picnic sites for leisure. The Archdeaconry houses the famous
Ndaka-ini dam where people can have picnic.
Prepared by
Ven Joshua N. Ngaruiya
Archdeacon, Giachuki Archdeaconry
a) Giachuki Deanery
ACK Njunu Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Stephen Ngaruiya
A. Parish details
1. ACK Njunu Started in 2005
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 35
Women 100
Youth 40
Sunday School 60
Infants 15
Total New 250
Increase

• Intensified Evangelism & Pastoral visitation activities.
• Involvement in Church activities both Spiritual and physical nourishment.
i. Mothers Union
54
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is ambitious and makes church lively.
Total 15
It’s dormant but we are on the plans to revive it.
v. Sunday School
Total 60
The group is vibrant and well coordinated for child development -morally, spiritually and
physically.
1. To organize retreats for the children
2. Involvement in the Parish activities through praise and worship

• There is a HIV/AIDS Program.
Building & Construction projects

• The parish has a vicarage under construction,
ACK Giteme Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. David Njoroge Mariga
Parish details
1.ACK Giteme Started in 2005
55
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 10
Women 30
Youth 10
Sunday School 50
Infants -
Total 72 85 100
Increase 15

• Good relationship of the Parish council and the community
• Pastoral visits and evangelism within the community.
i. Mothers Union
There is no growth noted lately.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Admitted 10 Not Admitted - Total 10

Total -
v. Sunday School
Total 50
There are plans to train more teachers

1. To start a nursery school as a Parish project
2. To purchase a plot

• Pastoral care to HIV/AID affected people
ACK Giachuki Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. David Murage
A. Parish details
56
1. ACK St. Paul
2. ACK Gaithece Started in 2006
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 100
Women 240
Youth 90
Sunday School 100
Infants 0
Total 430 460 430
Increase -30
i. Mothers Union
The department is quite active and strong.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
There is poor leadership.

Total -
v. Sunday School
Total 100
Active, teachers training needed
1. To organize Seminars and Training for Leaders.
2. Evangelism
3. Home Fellowship
1. Home based care for HIV/AIDS infected and people.
2. Encouraging alternative farming
3. Micro-finance projects
1. Training on microfinance
2. Provision of seed variety and training on alternative farming
57
1. Church under construction,
2. The ACK Giachuki multi purpose Hall complex is under construction.
b) Memorial Deanery
ACK Thika Memorial Parish
Parish Vicar Ven. Joshua Ngaruiya
A. Parish details
1. ACK Memorial Started in 1927
2. ACK Kiriga Started in 1979
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 102
Women 172
Youth 82
Sunday School 126
Infants 20
Total 502
Increase

i. Mothers Union
Enrolled 24 Un-enrolled Totals
The department needs more training and encouragement.
ii. KAMA
Enrolled 15 Un-enrolled Totals
iii. KAYO
Admitted None Not Admitted 82 Total 82
This group is doing well. We are encouraging them to be admitted.

Total
Reviving the department
v. Sunday School
Total 140
The department is doing well.
58
1. Pastoral Visitation
2. To hold seminars for all Departments
3. Encourage cell groups and fellowship

• The Parish has a trust (microfinance) group
1. The parish has a church under construction
2. A school is under construction
ACK Thamuru Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Michael Gicheru
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Andrews Started in 1975
2. ACK High Level Started in 1987
3. ACK Kiunyu Started in 1999
4. ACK Kitmae Started in 1970
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 33
Women 87
Youth 43
Sunday School 28
Infants 35
Total 189 214 157
Increase -57

• The last Synod report (2005) figures were inaccurate.
i. Mothers Union
59
ii. KAMA
Not active
iii. KAYO
The group is active in some churches

Total 15
Not active
v. Sunday School
Total 15
1. To start micro-finance projects
2. To enhance evangelism
• There are no Christian Community Service activities.
2. A vicarage.
c) Ndunyu Chege Deanery
ACK Ndunyu Chege Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi

A. Parish details
1. ACK Ndunyu Chege Started in 1974
2. ACK Mukarara Started in 1989
3. ACK Gitoto Started 2002
4. ACK Gitige Started in 2007
60
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 48
Women 165
Youth 50
Sunday School 80
Infants 80
Total 236 295 423
Increase 128

• Extensive Pastoral care and visits
• Seminars and Training on various fields and topics
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
Enrolled - Un-enrolled - Total -
Department only active on KAMA Sunday
iii. KAYO
This group is coming up.
Total 34
Lacks full support from parents
v. Sunday School
Total 80
Lack of committed teachers

1. Organize Seminars/training
2. Train our people to be good stewards of Gods resources entrusted to them
3. Organize mission/crusades for spiritual growth.
4. Start Microfinance Trust groups
5. Continue Parish together meeting for fellowship and encouragement.

1. Training/Seminars on good farming methods and marketing
2. HIV/AIDS awareness
3. Family life education
61
• Identification of income generating activities to enhance economic growth.

• The parish 3 churches under construction.
ACK Kanunga Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Ibrahim N. Ndungu
A. Parish details
1. ACK Kanunga Started in 1996
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 20
Women 133
Youth 30
Sunday School 40
Infants -
Total 223
Increase

• Emphasizing on crusades, pastoral visitation and seminars
B Diocesan Departments
i. Mothers Union
The department is active in all church activities.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This department has been very active in all church activities.
Total 20
The department is not very strong.
v. Sunday School
Total 21
The department is very strong.
62
1. Pastoral visitation
2. Hold seminars and training
3. Organise open air crusades and mass evangelism

• No activity
• Enrollment and commissioning of various members of departments should be
done at the parish level to cut the costs of transport.
The parish has a vicarage and church under construction.
ACK Kiairegi Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Edward G. Mburu

A. Parish details
1. ACK GoodSamaritan Started in 1994
2. ACK Gitiri Started in 1997
3. ACK Njaini Started in 1998
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 85
Women 343
Youth 186
Sunday School 130
Infants 11
Total 325 405 744
Increase 339

• Mission work
• Pastoral and Evangelism
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
The department is not very active
63
iii. KAYO
Total 25
The department is fairly active
v. Sunday School
Total 130
The department is active
1. To organize church leaders seminars
2. To make Prayer groups more strong
3. To start T.E.E classes
1. Offering counseling on behaviour change to the youth.
2. Giving needy families support
2. A vicarage under construction.
Ndaka-ini Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Mary W. Njau

A. Parish Details
1. Ndaka-ini Started in 1991
2. Kimandi Started in 1998
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 20
Women 52
Youth 16
Sunday School 35
Infants 10
Total 75 72
Decrease -2

• Migratory farm workers
64
i. Mothers Union
Needs training and strengthening leadership
ii. KAMA
Needs training on KAMA objectives
iii. KAYO
No functional KAYO
None; There are no trained teachers
v. Sunday School
Total 33
• Strengthening of departments
• No Christian Community Service activities

3. Training especially on microfinance and capital formation

4. The parish has a church under construction.
d Thare Deanery
ACK Thare Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Eunice Kiuna
A. Parish details
1. ACK Thare Started in 1955
2. Gathanji Parish Started in 1979
65
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 130
Women 250
Youth 100
Sunday School 80
Infants 25
Total 180 230 585
Increase 355

• Pastoral visitation.
• Taking A.C.K Gathanji Church back to Thare Parish
i. Mothers Union
The department is active and willing to grow..
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is active only the economic status discourages them.

Total 60
v. Sunday School
Total 80

1. Mission and Evangelism
2. Seminars and workshop
• A clinic run by St. Stephen's Thare Church

• A.C.K Gathanji is under construction
66
ACK Mutugu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Samuel Nganga
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Peters Mutugu Started in 1986
2. ACK Gathangari Started in
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 40
Women 70
Youth 40
Sunday School 50
Infants 35
Total 166 190 235
Increase 45

• Pastoral care and visitation
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Total 25
Not very active, laxity from teachers
v. Sunday School
Total 30
Active, though needs more teachers
1. Pastoral visitation and care
• None
1. Gathangari Church
2. M.U Kitchen and hall
67
5. KARIARA ARCHDEACONRY
Introduction
The Kariara Archdeaconry, which was created in the year 2005. It has three (3) Deaneries
and 9 Parishes. The Archdeaconry mainly covers Kariara Sub-location in Gatanga
Division in Thika District, which is at the slopes of the Aberdares. Three main rivers -
Chania, Kimakia and Kiama are in Kariara Archdeaconry.
Spiritual Growth
Chomo Deanery is dominated by Catholic, P.C.E.A and Independent or A.C.C.S, hence
ACK faithful are very few. It needs intensive evangelist and mission work. The other 2
deaneries in the upper zone, are ACK dominated. Teaching of leadership, Church
Administration and Stewardship will enhance growth.
Development
The Archdeaconry has a total of 16 congregations, two completed Vicarages, one semi-
permanent Vicarage and five Parishes don’t have Vicarages. Gataka-ini Parish vicarage is
under construction. A Few parishes have started Church Nursery and Primary Schools.
Ngere Tea Factory is in Kariara Archdeaconry.
Economic Growth
Agriculture is the basic economic activity in Kariara Archdeaconry. Upper zone is tea and
flower farming while Coffee farming is on the lower zone. Both zones have dairy and
poultry farming. Some of the upper parishes have started micro finance programmes.
Way Forward
Plans for Seminars to enhance Spiritual, economic growth..
Report Prepared by:

Ven. Robert Muoho
Archdeacon-Kariara Archdeaconry
a) Gatunyu Deanery
ACK Chomo Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Paul Wagereka
A. Parish details
1. ACK Chomo Started in 1986
2. ACK Rwegetha Started in 1995
3. ACK Kirwara Started in 2000
68
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 43
Women 115
Youth 40
Sunday School 54
Infants 29
Total 130 222 281
Increase 59
• Reasons for Increase

• Extensive Pastoral visits and evangelism.
• The seconding of diocesan sponsored missionaries to the parish.
i. Mothers Union
The department is the strongest.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The department is growing.

Total 0
v. Sunday School
Total 54
There is shortage of teachers
1. Starting seminars for departmental leaders to improve the departments.
2. Strengthen existing prayer cell groups.
3. Start a C.C.S local committee to work with the Diocesan CCS
D. Suggested areas of intervention in coming years
• Training of farmers on planting macadamia, bananas and pineapples
• The parish has three churches under construction,
69
ACK Gatunyu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Michael G. Njoroge
A. Parish details
1. ACK Emmanuel Gatunyu Started in 19991
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 10
Women 33
Youth 15
Sunday School 30
Infants 6
Total 88
Increase

• The church has been receiving and loosing members from other churches- some
who complain of financial strains as we try to establish and meet the quotas.
i. Mothers Union
The department is the commited.
ii. KAMA
Enrolled - Un-enrolled 10 Total 10
iii. KAYO
Total 17
v. Sunday School
Total 20
We have good teachers but experience low turnout due to the distance.
1. Fellowship in cell groups.
2. Pastoral visit
3. Planning a door to door mission.
D. Suggested areas of intervention in coming years
• None
70
• None
ACK Giatutu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Capt. Timothy Nduati
A. Parish details
1. ACK Giatutu Started in 2002
2. ACK Kigio Started in 1996
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 26
Women 62
Youth 37
Sunday School 36
Infants 35
Total 50 60 186
Increase 126

• Pastoral care
• Missions and seminars
• Devoted Christian population
i. Mothers Union
The department is doing well but there is room for improvement.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is not strong but is gaining momentum.

Total 20
Not commissioned)
v. Sunday School
Total 36
The department is growing on well.
71
1. Organize Seminars and retreats.
2. Pastoral visitation
• No activity

• Church under construction,
b) Gatura Deanery
ACK Gatura Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Ven. Robert Muoho
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gatura Started in 1998
2. ACK Good Samaritan Started in 2003
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 120
Women 300
Youth 105
Sunday School 135
Infants 110+20
Total 264 340 500
Increase 160

• Evangelism, Pastoral visitations
i. Mothers Union
The department is well organized.
ii. KAMA
Need hard-work and fellowship
72
iii. KAYO
This group has leadership problems within themselves.

Total 60
Lack of teachers
v. Sunday School
Total 135
Lack of teachers
• To facilitate starting of SACCOs in tea and flowers growing areas.

• Hold seminars on HIV/AIDS to create awareness to the infected and affected
1. Gatura Nursery School is under construction.
2. Erect a gate to the Church compound.
ACK Karangi Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. David M. Githeru
A. Parish details
1. ACK Karangi Started in 2003
2. ACK karega Started in 1997
3. ACK Gacera Started in 2003
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 68
Women 100
Youth 66
Sunday School 119
Infants 13
Total 100 250 168
Increase -82
Reasons for decrease:
73
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
The Department is fairly active.
iii. KAYO
This group is growing though most of them are students in boarding schools.

Total 52
v. Sunday School
Total 90
Doing well but the teachers are lacking
1. Enhance Mission/Seminars
2. Organize Parish get-together and Prayer intercessory groups
• None

1. The parish has three churches under construction,
2. Kitchen at Karangi Church
ACK Mbugiti Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Bernard Njoroge

A. Parish details
1. ACK Mbugiti
2. ACK Kinguri
74
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 60
Women 120
Youth 102
Sunday School 40
Infants 22
Total 200 230 350
Increase 120

• Pastoral visitation.
• Missions and open air crusades.
i. Mothers Union
The department is growing rapidly.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group is not stable as most youth move from rural to urban areas.

Total 40
v. Sunday School
Total 40 - 60
1. To organize Pastoral visitations/seminars
2. Encouraging farming of indigenous crops and new breeds of livestock
3. Sensitizing on HIV/AIDS epidemic.

• Forestation – encouraging Christians to plant trees

1. Enforcement of piped water
2. Improvement of farming and livestock

1. Church Hall under construction.
2. vicarage under construction..
3. A church School building complex under construction.
75
C Kiarutara Deanery
ACK Kiarutara Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Silas Njiru

A. Parish Details
Parish was started in2003
ACK. Kiarutara Started in 1954
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 60
Women 120
Youth 40
Sunday School 100
Infants 50
Total 300 310 410
Increase 100

• Increased mission and evangelism activities.
• Increased Christian Community Services in the parish
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
The department is waking up.
iii. KAYO
Admitted 24 Un Admitted 16
vi. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade
Total 40
vii. Sunday School
Total 100
1. Increase on pastoral visits
2. Increase on Training seminars
3. Train church leaders
4. Hold open air preaching
76
D. Mission & Evangelism
1. Start a new congregation at Kagongo/Ithanje.
2. The parish holds a mission every year
E. Christian Community Services
1. Tree planting activities
2. The parish has rental housesto boost in income generation
ACK Mwagu Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Peter Nganga Karanja
A. Parish details
1. St. Peter’s Started in 1999
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 50
Women 114
Youth 33
Sunday School 80
Infants 4
Total 200 220 310
Increase 90

i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Total 21 (not commissioned)
v. Sunday School
Total 80
77
C Parish Plans on Activities to enhance Growth
• Have plans to open another church in future
• No Activity
• Yes, dairy farming needs to be boosted and farmers encouraged to be actively
involved.
• A vicarage.
G. Income Generation Activities
• Has some tea bushes
ACK Gataka-ini Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Mercy W. Maina
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Philips Started in 1986
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 26
Women 85
Youth 40
Sunday School 80
Infants 16
Total 220 239 247
Decrease 8

Differences among Christians.
i. Mothers Union
The department is not active.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The group is active.
78
Total 32
v. Sunday School
Total 80

1. Vicarage construction
2. Reviving the church academy

• None

1. A church School under construction
2. vicarage under construction.
79
6. MANGU ARCHDEACONRY
General Overview.
The Mang’u Archdeaconry was created in 1999 at the beginning of Thika Diocese. The
Archdeaconry is located in Kamwangi Division of Thika District. Mang’u Archdeaconry
covers the whole of Kamwangi Division and Gatundu North Constituency, it bounders
Kariara, Ruiru and Cathedral Archdeaconries. Three main rivers namely Chania, Karimiru
and Ndarugu cut-cross the Archdeaconry.
Church Growth Development.
In the last synod, Mang’u Archdeaconry had 12 Parishes and 39 congregations. After the
reorganization of Parishes in January 2006, there are presently 10 Parishes and 37
congregations.
The Archdeaconry has 4 Deaneries and 10 Parishes.
• Kamwangi Deanery comprising of Mang’u and Kamwangi Parishes.
• Ititu Deanery comprising of Gathaiti and Ititu Parishes.
• Gakoe Deanery comprising of Gacege and Gakoe Parishes.
• Kairi Deanery comprising of Gakui, Gatunguru, Gituamba and Kairi parishes.
All the Department are represented namely, the Sunday School, Youth, Mothers Union,
K.A.M.A and the Church Lads & Girls Brigade, each having a Co-ordinator.
Economic Activities & Growth.
Tea is grown in the upper zone of the Archdeaconry and coffee in the lower zone. There
are Gacege and Mataara Tea factories, which have offered some employment to the
Christians in their areas.
The Coffee sector has not been performing well as tea due to low prices. However farmers
have moved into other farming like the dairy keeping, poultry and passion fruit farming.
Most of the people have invested in the passenger transport business – (matatu), and
merchandize trading. The main market centre is Kamwangi, which serves as the divisional
headquarters.
Health.
There are government health centres such as Gacege, Gakoe, Igegania and Ngorongo.
Medical Services are nearer to the Community. The church has a HIV/AIDS Centre at
Mang’u Parish where there is a clinic under the Christian Community Services.
Water
The community enjoys water from the three main rivers in the Archdeaconry. There is
piped water from the Ndarugu, Githobokoni and Chania Rivers. The lower zone does not
enjoy this facility very much, especially in Mang’u Location.
Education.
There are nursery, primary and secondary schools both private and public. The A.C.K
Church sponsors a number of Schools such as:- Gacege Primary and Secondary, Gakoe
primary and Secondary, Kairi Primary and Secondary, Kanjuku Primary and Secondary,
Gatunguru Primary and Secondary, Nyamathumbi Primary and Secondary, Nguna
Primary. Most of these Schools have improved a lot and participates in the Diocesan
Educational activities.
80
Challenges.
• The infrastructure in the Archdeaconry is not up to standard. For example the
tarmac road from Thika to Kamwangi has a lot of potholes. It is relatively smooth
from Kamwangi to Gakoe markets, but needs repair.
• HIV/AIDS is a big challenge to those who are infected and affected but the Mang’u
Clinic is trying to assist the community in all ways possible.
• People in the extreme lower zone need piped water. The rivers are also far away.
They try to dig boreholes in their homes. Water is a big challenge in this area.
a) Gakoe Deanery
ACK Gakoe Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Joseph Gatungu
A. Parish details
1. Gakoe
2. Gichuka Started in 2003
3. Raini Started in 1997
4. Huiku Started in 1990
5. Ndiko Started in 1997
6. Kieni Started in 1999
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 132
Women 237
Youth 64
Sunday School 120
Infants 90
Total 305 390 533
Increase 143

• Amalgamation of Ituiku and Gakoe Parishes.
81
i. Mothers Union
The department is active but needs more training activities.
ii. KAMA
The department needs re- invigoration.
iii. KAYO
This group needs to be more innovative in activities.

Total 30
v. Sunday School
Total 96

1. Start TEE classes.
2. Strengthen prayer cell groups.
The area has been active in passion fruits growing. (This is an intervention of the
diocesan Agriculture Produce Intensification and Markets development in
conjunction with Planting Faith ministries.)
• The parish has two churches under construction,
ACK Gachege Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. David Mungai Kamau
A. Parish details
1. A.C.K Gacege Started in
2. A.C.K Magomano Started in
3. A.C.K Miizi Started in
4. A.C.K Muthage Started in
82
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 87
Women 127
Youth 61
Sunday School 141
Infants 30
Total 177 275
Increase 98

• Due to pastoral care, teaching, missions and convention.
i. Mothers Union
Not very active
ii. KAMA
The department is passive.
iii. KAYO
This group is the most active in the parish.

Total 49
v. Sunday School
Total 127

1. Missions
2. Evangelism and Pastoral care
• No activity.
• Financial assistance inorder to penetrate i.e. facilitating pastoral visitations.
• The parish has a church under construction i.e. A.C.K Miiri
• Vicarage construction at A.C.K Trinity Gacege
83
b) Ititu Deanery
Ititu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Samuel Gachugu
A. Parish Details
1. St. Mathew’s Ititu Started in 1965
2. ACK Kanyoni
3. ACK Kariua Started in 1989
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 60
Women 137
Youth 50
Sunday School 73
Infants
Total 314 350 320
Decrease 36 -30
Reasons for Increase:

i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade
Total 40
iv. Sunday School
Total 73
1. Organize Seminars
2. Enhance Mission & Evangelism activities
3. Hold open air fellowships

1. Microfinance Activities.
2. Thika Old Grandparents Support -T.O.G.s - supporting orphans under elderly
guardians.
84
• Further Training especially on microfinance and capital formation.
• The parish has two churches under construction, a school and a Mothers Union
project
ACK Gathaiti Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. David Chege

A. Parish Details
1. St. Joseph’s Started in 1997
2. ACK Mwimuto Started in 1996
3. ACK Kaibere Started in 2002
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 40
Women 100
Youth 40
Sunday School 60
Infants
Total 221 232 270
Increase 38

1. Pastoral visits and evangelism
i. Mothers Union
Not active due to poor leadership
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The group is active during school holidays.
Total 40
i. Sunday School
Total 60
85
• To organize seminars for all groups e.g. Youths, church leaders etc
1. Planting a church
2. Strengthen cell group prayers
None
F. Suggested areas of intervention in coming years
• Improve tree nurseries in the Parish
G. Building & Construction projects

• There is a church and a school under construction.
c) Kairi Deanery
ACK Kairi Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Gibson Njoroge
A. Parish Details
1. ACK Kairi Started in 1952
2. ACK Kagambwa Started in 1998
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 86
Women 164
Youth 66
Sunday School 91
Infants 56
Total 198 225 463
Increase 238

• Pastoral visits and Evangelism
i. Mothers’ Union
The department is active but young ladies shy from being enrolled.
86
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Not active
Total 27
v. Sunday School
Total 91
1. Organize Seminars for Church leaders
2. Enhance Mission & Evangelism activities
3. Strengthen cell groups
• To open a new church between Kairi and Mugumo-ini.
• None
1. There is a church house under construction
2. A semi permanent school structure
ACK Gituamba Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. George Mburu
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. John Started in 1981
2. ACK St. Joseph
3. ACK Chania Started in 2004
4. ACK Gathanji Started in 2004
87
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 97
Women 163
Youth 72
Sunday School 82
Infants -
Total 439 490 414
Increase -76
Reasons for Christians decrease:

Not Known
i. Mothers Union
The department is very active.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The group is active.

None
v. Sunday School
Total 82

1. Strengthening all departments
2. Organize missions, open airs meeting, seminars and pastoral visitations.
1. Sensitizing people on HIV/AIDS scourge.
2. Preservation of the environment through tree planting.
1. There is a Church under construction.
2. The vicarage is under construction.
88
ACK Gatunguru Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Joseph K. Mwangi
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gatunguru
2. ACK Mataara
3. ACK Njathaini
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 40
Women 180
Youth 42
Sunday School 70
Infants 55+150
Total 492 264 525
Increase 261

• Pastoral visits and evangelism
• Baptism of new borne
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This department is active.

Total 56
The department is doing very well
v. Sunday School
Total 100
• Help orphans .
89
• Church under construction.
ACK Gakui Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. John K. Mbuthia
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gakui Started in 1986
2. ACK Makwa Started in 1979
3. ACK Nguna Started in 2007
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 143
Women 245
Youth 72
Sunday School 125
Infants 27
Total 428 428 702
Increase 274

• Mission and evanglism work.
i. Mothers Union
Active and very strong.
ii. KAMA
Active and very strong
iii. KAYO

Total 85
The group is active
v. Sunday School
Total 125
The group is improving.
90
1. Organize Missions
2. Seminars/teaching
3. Start income generating projects.

1. HIV/AIDS mitigation programs
2. Orphans care through the ACK Thika Orphans& Grandparents support program.

• Empowerment through seminars.
• ACK Makwa church is under construction.
d) Kamwangi Deanery
ACK Kamwangi Parish
Parish Vicar Rev John Makumi
A. Parish details
1. ACK Kamwangi
2. ACK Nyamathumbi
3. ACK Nyamangara
4. ACK Igegania
5. ACK Gatei
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 51
Women 132
Youth 33
Sunday School 77
Infants 49
Total 286 290 342
Decrease 52

• Despite ACK Kamwangi Parish experiencing crisis in April 2006, and some
members ex-communicated, the membership rose because of improved pastoral
care and visits.
91
i. Mothers Union
The department was also affected drastically by the crisis
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The group was most affected by the crisis.

Total 18
v. Sunday School
Total 77
1. Enhanced Evangelism and pastoral work
2. Reviving of church cell groups.

• None

• None
1. The parish has four churches under construction,
2. vicarage construction plans are underway.
ACK Mangu Parish
Parish Vicar Ven. John Wanjihia
A. Parish details
1. ACK Mangu Started in 1955
2. ACK Kawira Started in 1989
3. ACK Mutuma Started in 1999
4. ACK Miro Started in 1983
92
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 39
Women 123
Youth 74
Sunday School 58
Infants 20
Total 253 210 334
Increase 124

• There was a Parish re-organization. Lost one church and gained another.
i. Mothers Union
The department needs more training and encouragement.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group has been very active.

Total 40
The group is trying to adapt to the change of name and the new objectives and aims.
v. Sunday School
Total 58
There is lack of enough teachers.
• Emphasis on Evangelism and strengthening cell groups
• Leadership training for church elders and group leaders
• Improvement on church music by using our talented members

Parishioners are already involved in HIV/AIDS programme
To open a parish clinic

• Would like the Diocese to help improvement of the health clinic.
• A vicarage-extension and water project
• Parish office under construction
93
7. RUIRU ARCHDEACONRY
The Ruiru Archdeaconry was created from the then Cathedral Archdeaconry in 2001 and
covers the former Ruiru and Gatundu administrative boundaries now Gatundu District.
There are Three Deaneries and seven parishes namely, Ruiru, Ruiru East, Mugutha, Juja
Farm, Gatundu, Kiamwangi and Gitwe.
The elevation to the status of Gatundu town to a district headquarter, there is need for the
construction of a big church in the town, which will be the area operation base.
On the Church Growth Development, Ruiru Archdeaconry was curved from the former
Cathedral Archdeaconry in 2001. It has 3 deaneries, the Ruiru East, Kiamwangi and Juja.
The Three Deaneries are:
• Ruiru East Deanery comprises Ruiru and Ruiru East parishes
• Juja Deanery comprises, Juja, Juja farm and Mugutha parishes
• Kiamwangi Deanery comprises of Kiamwangi, Gatundu and Gitwe parishes.
There has been commendable growth in Sunday School, Church Lads and Girls Brigade
and the Youth Departments.
Challenges
Due to the near collapse of the coffee industry sector, some of the people who lived in the
coffee growing estates, and the coffee research center in Jacaranda, were retrenched in
large numbers. Because of this, the Jacaranda parish has been dwindling in numbers to
unsustainable levels, necessitating the amalgamation of Jacaranda parish with Ruiru Parish.
While these churches won’t be closed because of the declining membership, as few as they
are, they need our services.
Evangelism/Pastoral Care
The lower zone which covers Juja, Juja Farm, Ruiru, Mugutha and Ruiru East parishes
have immigrants coming from Nairobi and its environs for settlement- which means
evangelism and mission should be enhanced to bring these people to Christ. There is a
challenge of buying plots for church planting and opening church schools in these areas.
The Archdeaconry, has only two church owned schools, i.e. the St. Michael’s and All
Angels Academy, and the St. Peter’s Church Kiamwangi Academy. There are no Anglican
diocese sponsored schools.
The following are the permanent buildings in the Archdeaconry:
St. Michael’s & all Angels Church, the St. Paul's Church, Kwihota, the St. Mathew's
Church, Juja, the St. Stephen's church, Juja Farm, the St. Peter's Church, Kiamwangi, the
St. James Church, Njagu. While the rest are semi-permanent.
The Archdeaconry has only two permanent Vicarages and a semi-permanent one in Gitwe
parish. The other parishes house their Vicars and Evangelists in Rental houses. The
building of Vicarages and Church houses will be taken seriously.
In future-our Church will be very strong in these areas.
Prepared by;
Ven. Canon David Njoroge Kamau
Archdeacon - Ruiru Archdeaconry
94
a) Juja Deanery
ACK Juja Farm Parish
Parish Vicar Solomon Thiga
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gikumari Started in 1993
2. ACK Kirima Simba Started in 1990
3. ACK Juja House Started in 1998
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 50
Women 142
Youth 50
Sunday School 100
Infants 30
Total 120 150 372
Increase 222

• New people settling in the lower zone.
i. Mothers Union
Only half of the enrolled are active.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
The group incactive.

Total 30
v. Sunday School
Total 70
• To enhance evangelism activities targeting the newly settled people.

• Passion fruits growing activities.
95
1. Improve the means of transport for Clergy and Evangelists.
2. The Posting of at least two Evangelists to the area.
• All churches are under construction
ACK Mugutha Parish

Parish Vicar Rev Francis Kinuthia
A. Parish details
1. ACK Kenyatta Road Started in 2004
2. ACK Mukuyu-ini Started in 2001
3. ACK St. Stephen Started in 1995
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 55
Women 236
Youth 37
Sunday School 85
Infants 38
Total New 365
Increase

Evangelism and pastoral visits
i. Mothers Union
The department is weak due to weak leadership.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
Admitted None Not Admitted 32 Total 32
This group is not active as most of them are workers.

Total 12
(Needs more teaching)
96
v. Sunday School
Total 85
(Lack of enough teachers)
1. Enhance pastoral visitation.

None

• Training on stewardship.
• Intend to construct a church at Mugutha once the Title deed is out.
ACK Juja Parish
Parish Vicar Ven. Canon David Njoroge Kamau
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Mathew's Juja Started in 1930
2. ACK St. John’s Milimani Started in 1988
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007

Men
Women
Youth
Sunday School
Infants
Total 312 447
Increase 135

• New people moving into Juja and Milimani
• Evangelism and pastoral visits
i. Mothers Union
97
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group has been very active, especially St. Mathew's Church.

Total 59
very active t
v. Sunday School
Total 115
1. Emphasis on Evangelism.
2. Missions
3. Seminars, Retreats and Pastoral visits

1. Helping Ruiru Rehabilitation Centre financially.
2. Christians have opened their hands to Namrata Shah Children Home.
3. There are plans to open a Church School.

• Opening a Church School between Juja and Juja Farm Parish as the area is
growing rapidly.
b) Kiamwangi Deanery
ACK Gitwe Parish
Parish Vicar Rev Esther Wanjeri
A. Parish details
1. ACK Gitwe Started in 1993
2. ACK Munyuini
98
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 15
Women 40
Youth 10
Sunday School 20
Infants 10
Total 80 70 110
Increase 40

• Mission and Evangelism
i. Mothers Union
The enrolled women are active.
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO

Total 0
v. Sunday School
Total 20

1. Seminars
2. Mission and Evangelism.
3. Pastoral visits
• None

• Facilities like school and hospital are needed between Gitwe and Gachege
Parishes.

• None
99
ACK Gatundu Parish
Parish Vicar Rev. Githiri Michael Githongo.
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. John Started in 1980
2. ACK Gatundu Started in 1986
3. ACK Githuya Started in 1999
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 23
Women 77
Youth 40
Sunday School 122
Infants 30
Total 148 168 285
Increase 117

• Evangelism and Mission work
• Good leadership
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO

Total 46
v. Sunday School
Total 76

1. Mission work
2. Started a nursery school
100
1. Seminars on HIV/AIDS
2. Have 2 nursery schools at Gatundu and Githuya

• None
1. Planning for a Church building construction at Gatundu
2. Planning for a School construction at Gatundu
ACK Kiamwangi Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Jackson Maina Kamau
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Peters Started in 1957
2. ACK St. Pauls Started in 1987
3. ACK Nembu Started in 1990
4. ACK Gatitu Started in 2004
5. ACK Kahuguini started in 2005
6. ACK Mundoro Started in 2005
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 50
Women 224
Youth 50
Sunday School 60
Infants 41
Total 298 292 324
Increase 32

• Started a new congregation at Kahuguini.
• Gatitu congregation has attracted many members
i. Mothers Union
The department is fairly doing well but there is room for improvement.
ii. KAMA
- Not very active
101
iii. KAYO
Group inactive.

Total 5
Brigade officers required
v. Sunday School
Total 60 -
Training for teachers required
1. Starting Nursery and Primary schools
2. Village churches to be motivated.

• No CCS Activity

• Would appreciate if considered by the Diocese when it donates computers or any
other learning materials.
2. Vicarage – renovation
3. School – Pioneer Christians Memorial Academy
4. KAMA House
C Ruiru Deanery
ACK Ruiru Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Hilary Njoroge
A. Parish details
1. ACK St. Michaels & All Angels Started in 1933
2. ACK Jacaranda Started in 1980
3. ACK Murera Sisal Started in 1981
4. ACK Murera Coffee Started in 2001
102
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 162
Women 321
Youth 80
Sunday School 123
Infants 31
Total 500 717
Increase 217

• The amalgamation of Ruiru and Jacaranda Parishes.
i. Mothers Union
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
This group requires training .
Total 85
Trying to adapt ourselves with the change of name,objectives and aim
v. Sunday School
Total 123
Teachers need a lot of encouragement and support.
1. To organise seminars for all the departments
2. To enhance pastoral visits
3. To build harmony among the churches

• Computer College
• Would like the Diocese to help us improve the health clinic we are about to
start.
• The parish has three churches under construction,
• Church School under construction
103
Ruiru East Parish
Parish Vicar: Rev. David Karethiu
A. Parish Details
Started in 1999
1. 1.ACK Kwihota Started in 1984
2. ACK Gitothua Started in 1995
3. ACK Memorial Started in 2000
4. ACK Kihunguro Started in 2001
5. ACK Power Started in 2003
Parish Population
2003 2005 2007
Men 107
Women 186
Youth 92
Sunday School 165
Infants 52
Total 448 520 592
Increase 59 72
• Increased pastoral visits

i. Mothers Union
The department is active ..
ii. KAMA
iii. KAYO
iv. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade Total 64
v. Sunday School
Total 165
The Sunday school is very strong ..
104
1. Strengthen the existing cell groups and start more.
2. Plant new churches at (Tatu and Mutonya in 2007)
3. Strengthen Mission & Evangelism activities
4. Conduct leaders training
5. Enhance pastoral visits
• Microfinance Activities
• To start income Generation projects e.g. mushroom farming, spinning &
textile, tree nurseries and aloe vera growing.
1. The parish has two churches under construction, and two church Halls.
2. There are plans to start a Church school.
8. A.C.K THIKA DIOCESE AMERICAN PARISHES
ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
4060 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

( Audubon Park Baptist Church Chapel)
P.O. Box 240905 Memphis, TN 38124-0905
(901)246-7559
Website: www.stpetersanglicanchurch.org
The Very Rev. James Kibe Karanja, Interim Rector

The Rev. Stephen M. Carpenter, Senior Priest
The Rev.Douglas Kimemia , Youth Minister
Saint Peter's Anglican Church is a congregation of the Anglican Communion

functioning under Episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Thika, Kenya, The Right
Reverend Dr. Gideon Githiga, of the Anglican Church of Kenya.
STRATEGIC PLAN, 2006 -2009
Core Purpose:
To glorify God through worship, service, evangelism and fellowship.
Core Values:
Jesus Christ:
We proclaim the divinity of Christ who is the way, the truth
and the life.
Biblical Truth:
We believe the Bible is God's true and authoritative word.
105
Worship:
We glorify God through worship in the Anglican tradition.
Service:
We serve others as an expression of God's love.
Evangelism:
We strive to make mature disciples of Christ.
Fellowship:
We find joy in the gathering of God's people.
St. Peter's has embarked on a strategic plan for the near future!
3 Year Goals :
1. To have our own facility with space to accommodate our own needs and ministries.
2. To grow the congregation to three hundred active and faithful worshippers
3. To have a full time priest and the necessary staff to carry out our programs.
4. To have active programs for all members, but particularly for children and the youth.
5. To seed new churches and work with others to do God's work
VISION
St. Peter's Anglican Church will have its own space - warm, inviting and full of life in
which the congregation can worship God and grow deeper in faith and greater in number;
and from which it can reach out to minister to the community and the world, partnering
with other believers to spread the Good News and do God's work.
Goal 1: We will have our own facility with space to accommodate our needs and
ministries.
Strategy: Concentrate on finding land and building a new building.
Goal 2: We will grow the congregation to 300 active and faithful worshippers.
Strategy: Focus first on existing members by actively engaging them in the life of the
church and then enlisting their help and involvement in growing the Church.
Goal 3: We will have a full-time priest and the necessary staff to carry out our programs
Strategy: Concentrate efforts on the careful search for a priest and then entrust the hiring of
other necessary staff to the new priest.
Goal 4: We will have active programs for all members and particularly for children and
youth.
Strategy: Focus on making an immediate impact in programs for youth as is
106
feasible in the present space and be ready with a program expansion plan when the
new building is complete.
Goal 5: We will seed new churches and engage with others to do God's work.
Strategy: Concentrate first on working with Anglican churches to build a strong network
and then move outward for interaction with other denominations. e.g.
Ojective 1: Form a diocese of ACK churches
Objective 2: Help start one new Church
Download Strategic Plan
The Church has grown to a membership of 110 members with an average Sunday
attendance of 70 members and 65 communicants.
Holy Eucharist is cerebrated on Sundays at 10.00 a.m and Wednesdays at 12.00 noon.
2006 DIVINE SERVICES

1. Baptism - 2 Members
2. Marriage - 1 Couple
2007: DIVINE SERVICES
BAPTISM.................
CONFIRMATION of 12 MEMBERS (During the visit of our Bishop, the Rt.Rev.Dr
Gideon Githiga, and our Archbishop, the Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi, in January,07.
ORDINATION : JULY / AUGUST , 07
OTHER SERVICES :
Bible Study/ Sunday School is held for children, youth and adults every Sunday after the
service at 11 :30 a.m.
Dinner and compline :every Wednesday at 6:00 pm
CHURCH MINISTRIES :
1. Children Ministry,
2. Youth Ministry,
3. Women's Bible Study and Prayer Meetings
4. Men's Club Dinner and Bible Study
5. House Bible Study and Prayer Groups
6. Evangelistic Outreach - Food and Clothing
7. Mission Outreach- Faith Planting Ministry
CHURCH PLANTING:
PLANS TO PLANT ONE CONGREGATION THIS YEAR, 2007
CREATION OF ANGLICAN DIOCESE IN AMERICA
Proposal for creation of Anglican Diocese in America was presented to our Bishop, the Rt.
Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga , and our Archbishop of Kenya , the most Rev. Benjamin
107
Nzimbi, at ACK conference held at Hilton Hotel , Memphis , Tennessee on Friday ,
January 12, 2007. The proposal was received, seconded and unanimously passed and
recommended by all delegates of the ACK Churches in America to be forwarded by the
Archbishop to the House of all ACK Bishops in Kenya for consideration and approval for
creation of Anglican diocese in America in the year of our Lord 2007.
Very Rev. James Kibe Karanja, Interim Rector
Mississippi Deanery of the Diocese of Thika
Introduction:
The Mississippi Deanery of the Diocese of Thika covers the City of Jackson and and area
extending 60 miles west to Vicksburg, 30 miles south to Raymond (and areas beyond), 15
miles to Madison, 10 miles to Brandon, and several miles to the Clinton area. Jackson is in
the middle of the state of Mississippi and is the capitol of Mississippi.
Economic Growth:
The main manufacturers are: 1) Timber and wood products; 2) Chemicals; and
3) Industrial machinery. Most people are employed in: 1) the Furniture business;
2) the Poultry business, or; 3) the ship building and repair business. Overall Mississippi is
an agricultural economy with poultry, cattle, meat products, and anything grown in the
ground. Of course, with Jackson being the capital city, there is government business.
Spiritual Growth:
The Mississippi Deanery is committed to preaching, teaching, and healing (Matt. 9:35)
We desire to see the lost come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and then become
followers of Jesus. We desire to see all Christians grow deeper in their knowledge and love
of the Lord. We desire to see the Holy Spirit at work in their lives.
Our people and churches are evangelical, charismatic, and sacramental. This is the fullness
of the Anglican Church.
Development:
In September of 2004, The Rev. Ruth Urban and the Rev. John Urban planted Holy
Apostles Church. A year later in 2005, we sent a group to Vicksburg to plant Siloam
Ministries. In April of 2006, we sent a group to West Jackson to plant Christ the Savior
Anglican Church. January of 2007, a group went to Raymond to plant St. Michael and All
Angels Anglican Church. Holy Apostles had been meeting in a storefront building in
Flowood Mississippi. We had hoped to have a multi-racial and multi-ethinic community.
When Christ the Savior was started, it attracted the multi-racial and multi-ethic people.
After prayer, Holy Apostles unanimously agreed to “replant” in the Madison, an area north
of Jackson. We are meeting in North East Christian Church and beginning to grow, to
recover our losses, and then to grow exponentially with the help of the Lord.
Established: 2006
Dean: The Rev. Ruth Urban (Elected by Clergy and Laity, but not commissioned).
Number of Clergy: 8
Number of Lay Readers: 2
Number of Christians: 111
108
Challenge: To increase numerically and financially
Community Services: Our community services are varied according to each parish. A
statement is written in each parish report.
Future Plans: We are well represented at the Conference in Memphis, hosted by St. Peter’s
Anglican Church. This was a meeting for all Kenyan Clergy and Lay Leaders in America.
We enjoyed prayer and fellowship with fellow Kenyans in Diaspora as well as were greatly
encouraged by our Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi and our Bishop Gideon Githiga. We
presented a proposal to our Bishop and Archbishop to request the formation of an ACK
Archdiocese and Dioceses in America. He is taking this under consideration along with
other similar proposals.
Holy Apostles Anglican Church

Meets at NorthEast Christian Church
3169 W. Tidewater Lane
Madison, MS 39110
USA
Parish: Holy Apostles Anglican Church
Established: September 1, 2004
Rector: Rev. Ruth Urban

Rev. John Urban
Deacon: Rev. Larry Bain
No. of Evangelists: None
No. of Lay Readers: 1
No. of Christians: 2005 62

No. of Christians: 2006 42
Achievements: Church Plants: Christ the Savior Anglican Church; St Michael and
All Angels Anglican Church; Siloam Ministries Plant; and,
Hems Ministries establishment. We have sent our people
Out with a blessing. We have “replanted” Holy Apostles
Anglican Church in a different and fast growing suburb.
We are growing also.
2005 Larry Bain and Rip Hoxie ordained Deacons
2005 The Rev. Arthur Toro ordained Priest
2006 Stacy Kenney ordained Deacon
2007 (January) Linda Berry ordained Deacon
2007 (Jan.) The Rev. Lynne Ash
mead ordained Priest
Physical Facilities: We are using NorthEast Christian Church in Madison
109
Future Plans: Ordination to the priesthood - the Rev. Linda Berry
The Rev. Larry Bain and the Rev. Stacy Kenney
To purchase or build a church building
To evangelize the neighborhood
To reach and teach as many about the gospel
To increase the faith and ministry of Christians
To quadruple our membership with God’s help
Community Services: Mission Mississippi (an evangelistic prayer community

Of intentional prayer and fellowship with blacks and whites
Katrina Hurricane Victim Ministry
Healing and Teaching Ministry through HEMS Ministries
Common Cause Meetings
Christ The Savior Anglican Church

135 Loden Place
Jackson, MS 39209
USA
Parish: Christ The Savior Anglican
Established: April 2nd, 2006
Rector: Rev Arthur Ndungu Toro
Number of Evangelists: None
Number of Lay Readers: None

Number of Christians Number of Communicants
2006 30 26
2007 35 30
______________________________________________
Physical Facilities: Renting a chapel at Wesley Biblical Seminary
Future Plans: Purchase an existing church building and use it as a

sanctuary.
Purchase a church van to take children to church.
Reach as many people as possible and proclaim the gospel of
Christ.
Increase the number of the congregation by the end of 2007.
Community Social services: Our church ministers mainly in the ghettos of Jackson City
and we have started a feeding program for the children.
110
HEMS MINISTRIES
205 Lake Terrace Place
Brandon, MS 390947
USA
“And besought Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment: and as many as
touched were made perfectly whole.” (Matthew 14:36)
HEMS is an acrostic for Healing, Evangelism, Ministry, and Spirituality. The HEMS
Ministries comprise of a teaching center of applied theology in Healing, Evangelism,
Ministry, and Spirituality, which is biblically based and activated by the power of the Holy
Spirit.
The Lord gave me this vision in November of 1998. It has been germinating in my spirit.
So many schools and teaching centers concern themselves with head knowledge and
theories. This teaching center will be a hands-on, applied theology in which the students
will have the opportunity to practice their ministry. This teaching center is biblically based
and will be empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is expected that the leadership will have
mature experience with the Holy Spirit and operating in the gifts of the Spirit. Charismatic
ministry will be the normative mode of operation.
As we touch the HEM of Jesus’ garment, we will be healed and make whole (body, soul,
and spirit). By the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, we can be the eyes, hands, feet,
heart, and face of Jesus.
Various classes have been taught in various churches. The people interested come from
various ecumenical backgrounds. In 2007, we will begin to hold regular weekly classes
and worship services for those who are interested. Until the ministry grows, most of these
classes will be held at Holy Apostles Church. Some seminars are held around the country
at the request of the host parish.
Siloam Ministries
1022 Crawford St.
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Parish: Siloam Ministries
Established: 2005
111
Pastor: The Rev. Rip Hoxie
No, evangelists: 0
No. Lay Readers: 1
No of Christians: 2005: 3
2006: 7
Physical Facilities: Home on Crawford St. Vicksburg, until larger facility needed
Ministry: Provides counseling, prayer, support, worship and preaching to

Indigent, transient, addicted, and needy individuals from the
Vicksburg and Warren County area. Has a discipling ministry
Future Plans: Increase of both ministries

To purchase a building for the ministry
Community Services: Established and directs Karate for Christ ministries in six different
Areas. Deacon Hoxie works with a professional staff of ten
certified trainers and counselors, performing skillset training in
competent self-defense work in a Christian witnessing context and
evangelistic outreach to nearly 100 clients of this ministry.
St. Michael and All Angels

12586 Midway Road
Raymond, Ms 39154
USA
Parish: St. Michael and All Angels
Established: January 2007
Vicar: Rev. Linda Berry
No. of Evangelists: None

No. of Lay Readers: None
No. of Christians: 7
Physical Facilities: Meeting at Reveillon Lodge, Raymond, MS –

A 12 acre horse farm. This is a haven for those seeking rest, prayer,
recreation and a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Healing prayer is
available as well as evangelistic counsel to those requesting it.
Overnight accommodations are offered to individuals and groups for
retreats. The lodge and farm remain open year-round for recreation.
112
Future Plans: This rural area includes approximately 100 square miles in which
There is no Anglican church. It is 20 miles south of Jackson and
30 miles south of Holy Apostles. Thus, there is much area to
be EVANGELISED!!
Increase of membership
Further develop ministries
Planned GLOBAL OUTREACH to refugees in cooperation with
the Rev. Arthur
Community Services: Weekly pick-up and delivery support for Christ the Savior’s
Food distribution services to poor children and families in the
West Jackson Area. The church hosts a monthly large gathering
Of children, family members and friends of Christ the Savior
Anglican Church which transports them to St. Michael’s for
Recreation and a feast.
113
9. REPORTS FROM BOARDS
9.1 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
A) CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICE
Introduction
The aims of C.C.S. are:
¾ To alleviate poverty among the socially, politically, and economically marginalized
people.
¾ To work for the improvement of quality of life for Kenyans.
¾ To challenge injustice and uphold the rule of law and human rights.
To achieve this the C.C.S. is involved in activities like food, security, water and sanitation,
HIV/AIDS/Health, nutrition and microfinance development.
Activities carried out
1. Food security
110 farmers were reached, trained and enabled to produce sufficient food at the house
hold level. 53 farmers have adopted and intensively practiced organic farming. For the
last 2 years Ithanga has not depended on food relief. 5 farmers were able to establish
water pans and they are utilizing water for small-scale irrigation.
2. HIV/AIDS/Health
In Mangu 280 households were trained and enabled to offer home based care to
infected relatives. Two supports groups for women and men have been established and
their way of living has improved greatly.
300 orphans and vulnerable children were supported with Psycho-social needs, food,
clothes and education. Five of them are undergoing vocational training at Mangu
polytechnic.
20 elderly caregivers were supported to start self-supporting activities. In collaboration
with other actors in HIV/AIDS work, 45 people were introduced to ARVs. About 100
orphans are now getting support from the community.
3. Micro-finance development
Five groups in Ithanga were trained in table banking skills and currently they have an
accumulated capital base of Kshs.600,000.00. Members borrow this money and they
have started successful income generating activities. 84 farmers were linked to
Planting Faith International to grow passion fruits and are now making an average of
500/= per week.
4. Fundraising
The fundraising efforts have enabled HIV/AIDS project in Mangu to receive financial
support for three years by Flar Australia.
Through environmental conservation efforts, Christians planted about 150,000 trees.
114
5. Way forward
¾ Build the capacity of link persons at the parish level so that they can be instruments of
passing information to the local people.
¾ Encourage people to continue conserving environment by planting trees on all their
special occasions like birthdays, confirmation and baptism services, burial ceremonies
and weddings.
¾ Scale-up HIV/AIDS activities in the diocese.
¾ Build skills for farmers to produce more for consumption and sale.
B. ACK THIKA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

ACK Thika Community Development Trust, now in its second year of operation has 15
Trust Groups, spread within the diocesan boundaries. The Trust Groups have an
accumulated share capital of over Shillings 5.1 million and has loaned out to the members
over shillings 3.8 million. The money loaned out is mostly used for starting and/or
expanding enterprises.
The TCDT role has been primarily to mobilize for starting up the Trust Groups and
building their capacities through members and leaders training, giving management
counseling services, and providing the forward and backward linkage to the groups.
The success of the Trust Groups operations pivots mainly in the good management skills
inculcated through the various training sessions. Sessions are tailor-made to meet needs
identified. Good training results are evidenced by the accumulated savings mobilized by
the Trust Groups.
In its future planning, the TCDT intends to further strengthen its present capacity to enable
it continue providing a needs based training that is relevant and timely for the Trust
Groups’ growth and expansion. This will involve business management skills training to
be achieved through acquisition of appropriate training equipment, good documentation
and using real case experiences where appropriate. This approach will be enhanced in the
next quarter of this year.
A. Spiritual Development Program

ACK TCDT Trust Groups members meet within the parish precincts for their business
transactions. This enables the parish minister or lay Christians to lead the Trust Group
members in bible study and/or in discussions on topical issues that are related to business.
B. Challenges
1. To identify and recruit members to Trust Groups who could lead bible studies.
2. Prevalence of high levels of illiteracy especially in the rural areas
3. Limited time and days allocated to Trust Groups members meetings
4. Availability of relevant Christian oriented and contextual business training manuals.
115
C. Future Action
1. To identify Trust Group members who could be integrated and trained as group bible
study leaders.
2. Develop relevant Christian/business study training materials.
Table 1: Membership/Share contribution/Loans

Name of Trust Group Total Share Loans
Membership Contribution
1. ACK Ititu 55 613,113 228,490
2. Thika Memorial 59 592,494 536,000
3. ACK Mugutha 26 125,670 54,000
4. ACK Makongeni 75 680,000 580,000
5. ACK Gakui 85 1,584,604 1,498,000
6. St. Andrew’s Pro- 40 208,500 275,000
Cathedral
7. ACK Muthaara 56 190,723 142,000
8. ACK Gataka-ini 25 50,650 24,625
9. ACK Gitothua 26 282,000 177,500
10. St. Michael’s & All 32 518,000 313,024
Angels
11. ACK Juja 35 165,140 41,000
12. ACK Giachuki 22 61,950 nil
13. ACK Kenyatta Road 32 40,150 nil
14. ACK Kiairegi New NEW NEW
15. ACK Kairi New NEW NEW
TOTAL 568 5,112,994 3,870,243
Peterson K. Karanja
Diocesan Development /TCDT Program Coordinator
C. ACK THIKA - NAMRATA SHAH CHILDREN’S HOME.

The centre is ‘Home’ to 40 children, all of them who are orphaned. They are all in school,
and one was admitted to Ituru High School early this year.
The diocese through the Christians has been feeding and clothing the children. However,
since this must continously be done, the challenge of maitaining these children in terms of
feeding, clothing , and educating them , is increasingly becoming great. This is especially
so because these children are gradually moving to higher levels of maturity and
education.This calls for attention in meeting the diverse needs of these children necessary
for their growth and development.
Efforts to intensify Child adoption by sponsors both from within and outside Kenya are an
initiative that is emphasized. A local fundraising event/luncheon by friends of the ‘Home’
is planned to take place before the end of this year , 2007.
116
The ‘Home’ greatly appreciates the efforts put in by the Bishop in starting it and
supporting its running, through fundraising. Through these efforts, the ‘Home’ is now
constructing a building block to house the senior staff.
Painting of the buildings has been done by the Hand in Hand Team from Britain.
Rev. Salome Kimani

Home Manager
D. THIKA ORPHANS & GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT -T.O.G.S

In realizing the limitations of the Namrata Shah Children’s Home to ease the many
problems faced by orphaned or vulnerable children, the diocese in partnership with Hand
in Hand (Britain) has started the Thika Orphans & Grandparents support project. The
project intends to support old and stressed grandparents who are taking care of their
grandchildren, in the event of the death of the parents, especially through HIV/Aids related
cases.
The initial participating parishes in the project are;-

• Cathedral
• Giteme
• Gakui
• Ititu.
• Witeithie
• Thare
Each grandparent receives KShs30,000 from the diocese and the parish adds KShs10,000.
The money is used to start or expand an income generating activity that the elderly
grandparent is comfortable in undertaking. The parishes of Giteme, Gakui, Thare and Ititu
have provided dairy cows, while Cathedral is financing micro enterprise activities.
Peter K. Karanja
Diocesan Development Coordinator
E. AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION INTENSIFICATION & MARKET

DEVELOPMENT
The following is an update of the progress of Planting Faith Ministries, Inc. to February
2007:
Planting Faith has developed a model for organizing farmer groups around the local parish
church. Lay people who are leaders in their parishes reach out to the community, attracting
participants for the group. This not only helps grow our groups, but also acts as an
evangelism tool for the church, as all group activities are held within the church.
The group then elects leaders who are instrumental in the organization of the group. The
group is organized so that marketing contracts are possible to leverage deals with exporters
or local large scale buyers. Our pilot farmer group at Kaguku Parish was successfully
117
operated in 2005, so we decided not only to expand this first group but also to replicate its
organization in two other sites: Ngelelya and Juja Farm.
Currently we have 128 farmers participating in these three farmer groups, growing passion
fruit for a Nairobi exporter, Sunripe Ltd. at Ksh. 80 per KG. We have been harvesting for
several months in Ithanga and have just begun in Juja Farm.
As a side note, in the month of July, Planting Faith, with the help of Rev. Dr. Samson
Gitau, a team of short-term missionaries from the University of Memphis, USA, and the
help of Clive Pickett and Hand-in-Hand – a UK Christian charity – installed an irrigation
system at Juja Farm that serves 15 of our participating farmers.
In February 2007, we added 14 farmers to the Juja Farm group with the assistance of
Hand-in-Hand, who sent a mission team to assist with planting, irrigation installation and
the construction of a charcoal cooler. Working with Rev. Matthew at Matunda parish, we
are adding 10 farmers to our Ngelelya group.
Also, to assist in our marketing of the passion fruit, we are constructing a juicing factory in
Juja Farm to commercially produce and sell passion fruit cordial. This will help the
farmers sell their “grade 2” fruits which are not commercially viable for the export market.
The construction of this factory was also made possible by the generous donation of Hand-
in-Hand.
Concurrent with our farm organization, we have been working in Christian discipleship
with our group leaders. Our goal is to help them not only develop a deeper relationship
with Jesus Christ, but also to help them understand what it means to be a servant leader.
The measure of our success is not what our groups look like today, but what they will look
like long after we leave. Therefore, developing strong, Godly leadership is necessary for
sustainability.
With the Lord’s help our work has been successful, and we pray for continued success in
our endeavors.
Horace Tipton
ACK Thika/Planting Faith Ministries, Inc.
F. JUSTICE, PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND ADVOCACY COMMISSION

(J.P.R.A C)
Thika A.C.K. Diocese is carrying out it’s social obligation in Developing its community by
proclaiming a holistic gospel i.e. addressing the Social Physical and economic needs as we
wait for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Justice and peace desk has been in the frontline facilitating the targeted Development.
Vision
A strengthened Church/Society built on the Foundation of the apostolic faith in Jesus
Christ with the ability to equip all God’s people to face the challenges of the growing
world.
118
Mission
To bring all people into a living relationship with God through preaching, teaching, healing
reconciliation, Social transformation and enabling them to grow in faith and live life in its
fullness.
Achievements/Involvement
The department has been active organizing Seminars and workshops in the Diocese on
human rights, Democracy, Constitution, and Good Governance among others.
Networking
The department collaborate with N.C.C.K, and C.J.P.C. on Ecumenical Civic education
Programs.
Boda Boda (Bicycle business)

For the last two years the department has been having meetings with the Boda Boda
community. We have started IGA’s among them and have seminars on HIV/AIDS, Road
safety and Good conduct.
Challenges:
Man – Power – The main challenge is lack of manpower among the clergy and other
church leaders.
Conclusion
The Department needs support from all circles in the Diocese to achieve harmony and
Development.
Prepared by
Rev. John Mbuthia
Coordinator JPRAC
INITIATION & COUNSELING PROGRAMME

Over 1,500 Boys have and 400 girls have gone through the rite of passage(counseling and
initiation) within the past five years.
Mission
To bring youth into a living relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, by providing
counseling services, Initiation, community Healing and social transformation, enabling
them to grow in Faith and enjoy life in its fullness.
General Objectives
To enhance Christian understanding, appreciation and practice of African Christian
Heritage to promote Social peace and harmony in the community and Schools.
Challenges
119
¾ Lack of boarding facilities to accommodate the rising number of youth attending the
programme.
Recommendations
¾ To elevate the programme to the status of a Department.
¾ The appointment of a co-ordinator.
Rev. John Mbuthia

Chairman & Co-ordinator.
Initiation & Counseling Programme
9.2 BOARD OF EDUCATION

EDUCATION REPORT TO THE DIOCESAN SYNOD ON 13TH -14TH APRIL 2007
Introduction
Formal Education is an important component of the Diocesan mission. The arm that
handles this is the Education Desk. We address various categories of schools i.e primary
schools, secondary schools and vocational training. These schools are either started by the
diocese, or individual churches and parishes or church sponsored public schools.
In general, activities in all these schools are going on well. The big challenge is to excel
among the competitors. For this reason it is the task of the committee to initiate through
the Education Secretary Desk activities that would enhance the needed encouragement and
training are observed.
Operation: It is the objectives of the committee to organize various operations to carry out
such objectives.
1. Prize Giving Days
There is a sub committee comprising of Head Teachers and Principals of the categories
of the schools mentioned above. This committee work is to organize all activities that
relate with prize giving days. We have had successful trophy days since the last
Synod. These are held at St. Andrews Pro-Cathedral Church annually. We are
expecting to hold one during the second term. It is the desire that more people
especially parents and churches attend to grace the occasion and give encouragement to
the participating schools.
2. Training and Seminars
There are plans to organize seminars for Head Teachers and Principals later in the
year, which is aimed at bringing the teachers together and also developing a sense of
relating to the Diocese.
Other seminars will be organized for prefects from these schools.
120
3. Chaplaincy: There has been teachers who have taken interest and are studying for
Chaplaincy. We would like to encourage those interested to apply to study at Carlile
on Chaplaincy under the Anglican tradition.
4. More work is being done to finalize the constitution that would guide our Church
Private Schools.
5. Along with this, a document of registration of schools is on its completion stage.
Challenges
Registration of New Schools: Requirement for registration of new schools is passed on to
those who would like to apply. The challenges are enough land, attaining of a reasonable
number of students to meet cost for Teachers salaries and maintenance. This has affected
some churches finances to sustain the schools. Work done to improve includes educating
the church council in the management of the schools. Other challenges are size of land,
competition with neighboring schools and at times the decisive action by the councils.
When inspection is done follow up for registration has been beefed up.
Progress
- Since the last Synod more schools have come up. The main ones being Kiamwangi
church and Gathaiti church primary schools.
- St. Augustine Boys had the first form four candidates last year and the school has
grown.
- CITC has also improved greatly.
- There are plans to develop more management cohesiveness of the three institutions
based at CITC namely; CITC, St. Augustine Boys High School and Institute of
Leadership Counseling and Congregational Development (ILCCD). It is hoped once
this is approved by the Synod better operation will be realized.
- The linking of schools with the diocese of Exeter has benefited some schools.
We look forward to more learning from each other.
6. Plans Ahead
- To improve Schools fellowship, seminars and training in various fields
- To improve the education desk in services by having full time Education Secretary
- To organize schools management programmes for boards and commits.
Schools owned by the Diocese

1. Bishop Njuguna Academy
2. Thika Memorial Church Shool
3. St. Philip’s Gatakaini
4. St. Peter’s Kiganjo
5. St. Luke’s Makongeni
6. St. Michael and all Angels Ruiru
7. St. Peter’s Kame
8. Kiamwangi Church Primary
9. Gathaiti Church Primary School
10. St. Augustine Boys High School
11. St. John’s Secondary School Gakoe
121
Schools sponsored by the Diocese
Primary School
1. Gakoe Primary School
2. Gachege Primary School
3. Thamuru Primary School
4. Wandui Primary School
5. Nguna Primary School
6. Gatunguru Primary School
7. Njatha-ini Primary School
8. Nyamathumbi Primary School
9. Swani Primary School
Secondary School
Kairi Secondary School
Giachuki Secondary School
Kanjuku Secondary School
Thare Secondary School
Gatunguru Secondary School
Mbugiti Secondary School
Nyamathumbi Secondary School
Gachege Secondary School
Prepared by
Ven. Joshua N. Ngaruiya
Education Secretary
St. Augustine Boys’ High School
¾ Enrolment
2005 ended with an enrolment of 37 students, which was too low to sustain the
school programmes.
The Board of Governors embarked on a marketing campaign to improve enrolment.
This was done as follows.
¾ Banners were posted at strategic places around town
¾ The media(Inooro) was used for announcements
¾ The press classified Sections
¾ Admission letters were sent out through the D.E.O's as well as the Municipal Council
Offices for distribution
¾ The students moved around town posting posters.
¾ Fliers and brochures were given out in churches
2006
The enrolment grew to 74 by end of March. Form I-28, Form II- 11, Form III-15,
and Form IV-20
¾ Discipline
The influx of students in all classes brought some indiscipline, which with time is
being quelled.
122
¾ Registration of the Institution
This was done in May 2006 provisionally.
The permanent registration begins in May 2007 to ensure that it is at the M.O.E
offices before 18 months elapse in October.
¾ The school is a K.C.S.E Centre with effect from March 2006, while the pioneer class
results are expected this year.
¾ St. Augustine is an active member of St. Luke's Church and is involved in youth
activities.
¾ 2007 Enrolment
Marketing has continued in the same way as for 2006 and admissions are on in
forms I, II and III.
Form I - 20
Form II - 31
Form III - 16
Form IV - 8
Total to date 75
Challenges
¾ Indiscipline from the students joining in forms I, II, and III. These are only isolated
though.
¾ Lack of well equipped lab which we hope will sort itself out with time
¾ Full enrollment in Form 1,2 and 3 classes.
Bishop Njuguna Academy
Enrolment:
Our population is over 400 pupils. We have about 340 pupils in the Primary section and
about 75 pupils in the Nursery section.
We have 19 teachers, 1 ECD student who is on attachment and 5 support staff.
We have divided our large classes into two i.e. classes 6,7 and 8 to make them manageable.
Performance:
Most of our classes were among the top ten schools in Thika Municipality exam. We hope
that the bigger number of pupils shall not affect our academic standard.
K.C.P.E 2006 Results:

Out of 37 candidates five were admitted to National schools, 24 to Provincial schools and 8
to District schools. We were position 4 in the Municipality. For the past few years we
have been among the best four schools in Thika Municipality.
Spiritual Nourishment:
We usually have our morning devotion in our classes or during the assembly when all the
pupils are together. We hold our Christian Union movement on Thursdays every week.
123
Construction:
Due to the Grace of our Lord we are still continuing with the construction although it is too
expensive. We are now in the roofing process and it will be completed soon.
Our Vision as the Management Board through the advice of our Bishop is to make Bishop
Njuguna Academy have a new face in all fields.
Thika Memorial Church School

Memorial Church School mission is to bring up pupils who are spiritually, socially,
physically and academically balanced. Our vision is to become one of the best schools in
the Country.
The Former Head Teacher Mr. Samuel Mbachi retired in April last year and the School
held a grand farewell party in November for him. His Deputy Mrs. Eunice Ngui was
appointed to act in the same capacity while Mrs. Agatha Kimani was appointed to deputize
her. They have brought their immense wealth of experience and we believe they will steer
the school to greater heights.
The Mothers Union of Memorial Church School opened up a modern kitchen to facilitate a
balanced hot lunch to our pupils which has been very successful and taken well by the
parents.
Enrollment
There are 88 children in Nurseries 1 – 3 and 455 in classes 1 – 8. The boys are 280 and the
girls 263.
Total enrolment is 543
K.C.P.E. RESULTS
In year 2005 we were number 1 in the Municipality with a mean score of 368.03. 3 pupils
joined National Schools while 25 joined Provincial schools.
Year 2006 was not as successful since we were number 3 in the Municipality with A
M.S.S. of 348.09. We managed to take 2 pupils to National Schools, 28 to Provincial
schools and 6 to District Schools.
This year we are aiming higher.
Other Activities
There is a strong Bible Club, which is registered with the Scripture Union. The Vicar in
charge assists in Pastoral care. We also engage in Co-curricula activities like Gymnastics,
Drama, Scouting, Environmental Care and Agriculture that was introduced by the Diocese.
We are also members of the Red Cross. Last year we organized a visit to Nmrata and
Kiganjo children’s Home and blessed the home with food, clothing and toys. The B.O.G.
managed to level a playing field in the School.
We also held a grand opening for the field across the main Thika Gatanga Road.
A modern spacious computer Lab was also opened and learning programmed fitted by I.T.
Kids.
124
Future Plans
¾ We are looking at the possibility of buying a School bus which will enhance transport
of pupils to and from School.
¾ To finish the remaining phase of our School complex.
¾ To improve co-curricular activities e.g starting a school band.
¾ Planning to open the new field once grass picks by second term.
Mrs. Eunice Ngui

Head Teacher
CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTRE

Since the last Diocesan Synod held in April 2005,CITC has undergone a metamorphosis
geared towards regaining its place as a reputable Institution of choice in vocational,
technical, technological and business oriented training center within Thika and beyond.
To achieve this goal, the board embarked on a Business Process Re-engineering exercise in
the year 2005 culminating in the development of a strategic plan to act as a the reference
manual. The impact of this exercise can be evidenced by the achievements enlisted below:
.
New courses-The Electrical installation class was started in March 2006.This course has
registered forty six students within this short time.
New computers-the Centre purchased five brand new computers in August 2006 at a cost
of Sh. 145,000 to upgrade our I.T department for advanced courses. This has resulted in an
increase in enrolment from an average of 8 students per month in 2005 to 30 students per
month from October 2006 .
Books of accounts-These books are now well maintained and updated regularly
Kenya Gatsby Trust

We have managed to reduce the Kenya Gatsby Trust loan by Sh.,000 between Jan 2005
and Dec 2006. However this has curtailed any developments that would have been
realized.
During April and August holidays this year, we successfully hosted the early childhood
program from which we realized surpluses amounting to Sh.306,518. However due to large
in-take for Dec. 2006 we shall not be able to accommodate DICECE. The challenge is for
us to increase the boarding facilities to accommodate about 500-600 people
All the institutions within the center have co-existed harmoniously.
During the period under review, I am pleased to report that there are no debts that have
been created or accrued in terms of goods or services supplied to the centre
Challenges
Facilities-upgrading requires Ksh.380,000.
Boarding facilities
125
There is need to increase CITC sleeping quarters to cater for girls and the Jan. 2007 intakes
estimated at 200 students.
Fundraising-to bring CITC to acceptable standards, there is need to inject at least Ksh.
500,000 immediately.
Mr. George Maina Muhia

Manager CITC
INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP, COUNSELING AND CONGRGATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT (ILCCD)
Preamble: Christians in our diocese, both clergy and lay are the resources for the
ministries we share as a community of saints. The Institute (ILCCD) is the arm of
leadership and training in the Department of Human Resources Development.
Mission: To have an effective program of equipping and empowering the clergy and laity
of our diocese for an efficient servant ministry
Vision: Through the Institute of Leadership, Counseling and Congregational Development

( ILCCD), we shall (a) organize seminars and workshops to train leaders and Christians for
an effective and efficient ministry; (b) provide a fee for service counseling ministry, to
individuals including youth, couples, families and parishes and deaneries to empower and
educate our community for a Balanced Christian Life.
Reporting Our Success Story
1. The formation of the Program Committee for the Institute

We thank the following who comprised the committee:
Ven. Joshua Ngaruiya, Ven. Canon David Njoroge,
Ven. Nephat Gakuya, Ven. Robert Muoho, Ven. John Wanjihia, Rev. Joyce
Kabuba and Rev. Dr. Ndung’u Ikenye.
2. Complete Modules for Training

Through several meetings of the above committee, we developed nine (9) modules
for clergy and lay training meeting the needs of our diocese.
3. Speaking Engagements for Training in Life and Leadership

We have been speakers at Diocesan Programs such as Mother’s Union, Initiation
Counseling Program, Lay-Readers Conference, and Church Executive’s Council.
We have also been speakers at parish and archdeaconry events.
4. Each week Dr. Ikenye has also done pre-marital counseling, youth and individual
counseling, and counseling for couples and families.
5. Lay Reader’s Conference 2006
126
A historic conference for the Lay Readers was held at CITC, Makongeni, Thika. Beginning
with the official opening by Rt. Rev. Dr. Githiga, Bishop of Thika on Wednesday
November 29th, this rich experience has left marks in our diocesan life. We covered
essential topics such as the mission of the church, management and leadership, Lay-Reader
and the Constitution, Church Life Cycles, Financial Stewardship, pastoral functions of the
church, and the Church as a complex system serving complex human beings. There was
time for prayer, Bible study and fellowship.
Those who attended this retreat, training and renewal conference proclaimed it, “a purpose-
driven, ministry enhancing, and a valuable use of their time.” The Institute of Leadership,
Counseling, and Congregational Development (ILCCD) saw themselves breaking a new
ground of aligning our diocesan human resources, for the purpose of effective and efficient
ministry. Laity in this diocese are a vital part to our shared mission and ministry. The
attendees proposed and Bishop Githiga consented, that, the Lay-Readers Conference for
2007 will include spouses of Lay Readers, who are companions of their ministry.
The conference speakers included Mrs. Grace Ngari, Diocesan Chancellor,

Ven. Canon David Njoroge, Ven. John Wanjihia, Ven. Joshua Ngaruiya, Mr. Solomom
Mbuthia, Rev. Stephen Nduati, Rev. Joyce Kabuba, and Rev. Dr. Ikenye.
The Challenges and Plans for the Future

1. To develop a board of people with heart for training and leadership.
2. To develop a permanent home for the Department and ILCCD by completing the
allocated unfinished building along Garisa Road, at CITC complex.
3. To develop and support a balanced budget for the department and ILCCD
4. To develop personnel for our programs on short-term basis as we move toward
long-term plans and goals.
The Director, Rev. Dr. Ndung’u Ikenye,

The Manager, Mrs. Rose N. Ikenye
DHRD and ILCCD.

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION BY EXTENSION (TEE)

DEPARTMENT
Introduction
Theological Education by Extension is a department that enhances quick and effective
Spiritual growth of our Church whereby many Christians have been elevated to become
effective leaders and preachers. Leadership has greatly improved and Evangelism has been
marked with a remarkable number of our people giving their lives to Christ through T.E.E.
Groups
The groups have not been very stable. We have been marking growth and decline of
groups with an average of 30 groups being active. However, we hope to revive about
twenty (20) groups, which operate on, and off and increase the number of learners in some
of the existing groups. The newly trained leaders have opened four more groups this term.
127
Activities
Training leaders
The leaders are trained once an year in the month of August. Last year due to the
transitions in the department, the course took place in December 12th – 15th at C.I.T.C.
Eleven leaders were trained to go and begin new classes. Four of them have already
opened new classes. In this course, the leaders are trained on how to deal with adult
learners and how to conduct weekly seminars.
Leaders Conference Day
At the beginning of every term, the leaders in the Diocese hold a day’s Conference, to
share the success and challenges they face in the field. This is also the time we get reports
and activities that different groups are engaged in. At this conference the leaders collect
course books in preparation for opening classes for the following term. Clearing of fees
balances is encouraged in the conference.
Graduation and Thanksgiving Ceremony
We regularly hold graduation for our learners who complete and qualify for Certificate for
different levels of learning. So far we have had three (3) ceremonies of this kind. In the
first one held on 2002, we had eleven graduands with a certificate of (10) books. In the
year 2003, we had (22) Graduants for the same certificates. In May last year, we had thirty
five (35) graduands twenty (20) for ten (10) books and fifteen (15) for twenty (20) books.
We hope to continue with these ceremonies every year and get to the highest level possible
in the parish level. Our next graduation ceremony is likely to take place in 2008.
CCRS
¾ This is a certificate of Christian Religious Studies Education
¾ We have two classes in existence.
¾ Due to changes of tutors, the original class has taken very long time more than the
three and a quota (31/4) year expected. Nevertheless, they are through but could not
graduate last year since their research papers were not submitted in good time for
marking. We have been assured that about six of them will graduate in October this
year 2007 at Carlile College.
¾ We have new trained Tutors namely Rev. Joseph Muchiri, Rev. Eunice Kiuna and
Sister Perpetual Mugo. The three are organizing how the second class will be
facilitated to continue and finish their course. Plans to open new classes are underway.
Challenges
¾ Financial problem (learners delaying to clear their fees.)
¾ Enrolment to classes has not been encouraging.
¾ There are many dropouts, associated with many responsibilities and engagements.
There is also lack of confidence that they can get back into class and make it.
Recommendations
¾ All Christians are capable of learning through T.E.E.
¾ All leaders of our Churches are encouraged to enroll either in at Parish levels or
¾ CCRS.
¾ Aspiring lay readers to have taken at least five courses.
¾ Leaders to be recommended for training by vicars.
¾ Learners be involved in Church programmes.
¾ CCRS students mostly evangelists be supported by Parishes and Christians.
128
Conclusion
It is an open truth that most of our leaders who have trained through are exemplary.
The
Preaching by learners is positively different from those who are not trained. We
therefore encourage all leaders to enrol and pray that the Diocese continue to grow to
higher levels. This can only happen when all understand that we all need to be in a
position to read and interpret the bible to our contemporary lives for the purpose of
spreading the gospel of Christ. Thus we shall be able to built a strong church that can
stand the challenges of life today. After all we must be ready and able to answer every
question concerning our faith. This is possible through learning.
Prepared by
Rev. Joyce Kabuba - Coordinator
9.3 BOARD OF MISSION
K.A.M.A REPORT
Introduction
KAMA - (Kenya Anglican Men's Organization) was started in 1984 in Mt. Kenya
South Diocese but with a different name. Since then many other men's organization
has integrated with different names and in different Dioceses.
In our Diocese, the organization started in 1998. Since then many men has joined the
organization and those that has remained committed to the motto, aims and objectives
have benefited a lot. Their homes have become examples of a Christian home where
the father as the head has lead the family to embrace Christian values.
Aims and Objectives

¾ Promote God's kingdom and set forth its glory.
¾ Help its members to grow in spirit, mind, and body and be nurtured in faith for
every good work.
¾ Encourage members to play an active part in the mission of the church.
¾ Promote Christian principles in National Civil and community life.
¾ Encourage members to undertake acts of Christian service for the distressed,
disadvantaged and disabled.
¾ Encourage members to use their resources in supporting the work of the Church at
all levels.
Activities
Some of the activities undertaken are:-
¾ Local church leaders meeting held in May 2006 to chart way forward.
¾ Enrollment of 80 men to KAMA membership.
129
¾ Seminars to enlighten men during the recruitment period.
¾ On November 5th 2005, men held their KAMA day where they were raising money in
support of the department and as well for their own use in their respective parishes.
¾ On Dec 4th to 9th, seven (7) men attended RIAT Provincial Conference in Kisumu.
Development
KAMA was given a plot some time ago by the Bishop which they have always wanted to
develop.
Borehole
Towards the end of year 2006, the KAMA Executive Committee decided that drilling of
water be separated from the main project i.e. construction of a boarding primary school at
Kiganjo.
Boarding Primary School

A major harambee for the school construction will be organized.
Challenges
¾ Lack of commitment by some leaders
¾ Communication problem
¾ Lack of full time coordinator
Way Forward
¾ To organize leaders seminar, men's seminar, Archdeaconry Seminars and men's
conference.
¾ Plans to finish Kiganjo first phase i.e. drilling water
¾ Request for the appointment of a full-time KAMA co-ordinator.
Prepared by:
Rev. Francis K. Kinuthia
KAMA Coordinator
MOTHER'S UNION DEPARTMENT
The Mother's Union as a Christian Organization in the Anglican Church, promotes the well
being of families worldwide. To achieve this, members are encouraged to develop the habit
of praying in their families.
Teaching our members to take practical action to improve the conditions of families.
Activities
The department has activities at Diocesan and provincial levels. As here under:
¾ Annual World day of prayer that is held on the first Friday of March.
¾ Mother's Union Rally, which is held annually to mark and celebrate and to remember
the first African women who were first enrolled as members of Mother’s Union.
¾ In the year 2005, talent week was held from on from 30th August to 4th September
2005. An enrolment of women was done on 1st October 2005, where 295 women were
enrolled as full and associate members of mother’s union.
130
¾ This year (2006) Talent week was held in the second week of August (from 7th to 13th
August) while enrollment was done on 12th August 2006 where 176 women were
enrolled as full and associate members.
¾ In April 2005, we held a Regional music and drama festival in Embu Diocese.
Karangi, giachuki and Kame parishes represented our Diocese.
¾ Parishes to Embu diocese to represent the diocese. These parishes were Karangi,
Giachuki and Kame.
¾ Provincial Conference was held in August 2005 at Kenya High School, We were able
to take 32 participants from our Diocese.
¾ We organized a Clergy Wives retreat from 7th and 8th April 2006, which was very
successful.
¾ We organized a Seminar on Nutrition and Health. Dr. Gathirwa was the guest speaker.
¾ In August 2006, we held a Diocesan Conference where about 100 women participated
both boarders and day scholars.
¾ On 14th October 2006, the department organized widow’s seminar where 75 widow’s
attended.. The guest speaker was Mrs. Rachael from Diocese of Mt Kenya South.
Development
For a long time, it has been a great desire for women to see their project of Talent House
take off. This has not been possible due to some unavoidable circumstances. The
department has had various activities to help members raise funds towards the project,
which includes selling of headscarfs, caps, badges and also organized a walk.
This year 2006, we introduced home banks which every woman was expected to
participate. Over 4,000 cans were given out and the department is expecting a good return.
To facilitate the idea of home banks, we have 27 groups (action groups) which we used to
deliver the can to the churches all over the diocese. The exercise kicked off in June.
Mission Work and Future Aspirations
In the near future we intend to take Mission work seriously in terms of Evangelism
(reaching out to the unreached) and to considering needy cases.
Prepared by
Rev. Jennifer Mwangi
Mother's Union Co-coordinator
LINK
The Link is a tripartite Link, between Exeter Diocese, Thika Diocese and Cyprus and the
Gulf Dioceses.
The Link covenant was signed in July 2005 in Exeter by, The Right Rev. Michael Langrish
Bishop of Exeter Diocese, The Most Rev. Clive Handford of Cyprus and the Gulf Diocese
and The Right Rev. Dr. Gideon G. Githiga of Thika Diocese to mark the formal
representation of the Link covenant between the three Dioceses. The affirmation was
repeated in Cyprus and the Gulf in July 2006 and lastly in Thika Diocese on 3rd September
2006.
131
The Link builds its relationship on encouraging one another and building one another in
mission, prayer and other practical ways.
Parishes in the Diocese of Exeter have formed links with Parishes in the Diocese of Thika.
The Linked Parishes are;
St. Andrews Pro-Cathedral links with St. Peter's Cathedral Exeter

Makongeni parish " Crediton Parish
Kame Parish " Lydford Parish
Thika Memorial Parish " St. Leonard's Parish
Giachuki Parish " Pilton Parish
Kiarutara Parish " St. Andrews Berre Ferrers
Gatura Parish " Chittlehampton Parish
Ruiru Parish " St. Michael's & St. Barnabas, Devonport
Gakui Parish " St. Mary's Willand
Juja Parish " St. David's & St. Michael's
Mangu Parish " Ashburton Parish
Kiairegi Parish " St. Thomas with Emmanuel Team Ministry
Namrata Shah " St. Giles and St. Nicholas Sidmouth.
More parishes from the Dioceses of Exeter and Thika have shown interest in starting Link
Partnership. For instance from Thika Diocese the following Parishes are ready for it:
Happy Valley Parish, Mutugu Parish, Ruiru East Parish, Mbugiti Parish, Kairi Parish,
Ndunyu Chege Parish, Kiganjo West Parish, Mwagu Parish, Gatundu Parish and Gakoe
Parish.
Cyprus and the Gulf Link has not fully taken shape but through the efforts of our Bishops
who are in constant communication, we trust God that it will fully take its shape. We wish
Bishop Clive God's Grace as he plans to retire in May this year (2007) and the Christians
of Cyprus and the Gulf during this time of transition.
We thank our Bishop, Rt. Rev. Gideon Githiga for his efforts to make this Link a reality.
Mr. Solomon Mbuthia

Link Chairman
A REPORT FOR DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
‘Daughters of the King’ is an order for women who are communicants of the Epicospal
church. Churches that are in communion with it are those that are Historic Episcoporate.
It was founded in 1885 by Margaret J. Franklin at the Church of Holy Sepulchre in New
York City.
Our Anglican tradition includes Epicospal oversight, Holy Scripture containing all things
necessary for salvation, recognition of the gift of the Holy Spirit in Baptism, the real
presence of our Lord in the Holy Eucharist and to worship according to the Book of
Common Prayer.
132
Members undertake a rule of life incorporating the rule of prayer and the rule of service.
By reaffirmation of the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation, a daughter of the
King commits herself to a life long program of prayers, service and evangelism dedicated
to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish.
The Mission of the Order

The mission of this order is the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through prayer service and
evangelism.
Vision Statement
To know Jesus Christ, to make him known to others, and become reflections of God’s love
throughout the world.
The Motto of the Order

FOR His sake………………
I am but one, but I am one
I can do everything, but I can do something
What I can do, I ought to do
What I ought to do, the Grace of God I can do
In Thika Diocese
The Bishop started the order in Thika Diocese in the 2005. We started with 150 members
from different parishes. The first group was inaugurared and commissioned on 6th January
2007 by the Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga in the presence of Prof. Dr. Deborah E.
Ajakaiye the International chair. We also recognised the presence of our clergy who
attended the service Canon David Njoroge, Rev. Stephen Nduati, Rev. Hillary Njoroge,
Rev. Francis Kinuthia, Rev. David Murage, Rev. Mary Chege, Rev. Jackson Maina, Rev.
Jamlick Mwaniki, Rev. Kuria Wanyoike, Rev. Jennifer Mwangi.
81 senior daughters of the King and 60 junior members* were installed. Parishes
represented were:
Gatuanyaga
Ndunyu Chege
Kiganjo West
Ruiru
Ititu
Giteme
Ruiru East
Gathaiti
Njunu
Gatuanyaga
Activities
• Visiting the sick, orphans, widows and widowers, praying for our diocese. Chapters of
Daughters of the King within the Diocese, outside the Diocese and Worldwide.
• Sharing the word of God together. Visiting the old people.
• Involving ourselves in church activities.
• Teaching single mothers their right to serve.
133
• Visit children homes in our Diocese.
• Educating the orphans on various courses.
Projection
• The order of the Daughters of the King needs enough training materials especially
printing and translation (in our nature languages) and distribution of the same materials
to every member.
• Preparation, printing and distribution of handbook study guide of senior and junior
daughters countrywide which as well needs time.
• Organising training workshops in our Diocese.
• A follow up evaluation of the training workshops.
Challenges
• Financing the order to enable us to teach in different parishes and to have enough
manuals during those training’s.
• Parishes to positively support women to be able to attend meetings when invited.
Prepared by
Rev. Mercy Maina
KENYA ANGLICAN YOUTH ORGANISATION (KAYO
Motto - “Be strong in the Lord.” (Ephesians 6:10).

Introduction
The department was started back in 1961 by the late Bishop Obadiah Kariuki. By then, it
was known as AYO (Anglican Youth Organization) later, it charged to KAYO (Kenya
Anglican Youth Organization). The Department covers ages between 15 and 35 years.
However, those aged above 35 years are enrolled as supporting members.
The purpose of the department is to spearhead the work of the young people in our diocese.
The areas of concern of the department being, taking care of the Spiritual, Physical, Social
and economic transformation among the young people in our diocese.
Aims and objectives

1. To build young people in the knowledge of Christ.
2. Build up young people to be good church and community leaders.
3. Create an understanding in the church about its role towards the growth of
young people.
4. Empower young people to become responsible and meaningful in their lives
morally, socially, economically and politically.
Activities
The department has concentrated most of the youth activities in the parishes, deaneries and
in the archdeaconries. While others are organized at Diocesan level and at the Regional
and Provincial levels. For the past two years (2005 and 2006), the youths in this diocese
has been able to participate in the following activities,
134
¾ Fellowships have been held at parish level and have been helpful to the young people
and they have enabled them to grow spiritually.
¾ Retreats have been organized at the Archdeaconry level.
¾ Kesha’s have been held at parish level, deanery, archdeaconry and diocesan level
¾ Hike- we have hiked Mt Kilimambogo and Ngong hills for the past two years
respectively where around 300 have participated. The hike takes place on 10th October
every year.
¾ Youth Sunday- This Sunday is usually on the first week of September. A Program of
activities is made during the youth week to make sure that the youth participate in both
Church and Community. The money raised on Youth Sunday is used to pay the KAYO
Diocesan Quota and arrears as a priority. The rest of the money is used for local church
youth projects.
¾ KAYO Convention- The youth meet every year in the month of June for fellowship.
In the last two years, the attendance was very good especially last year where about
200 youth gathered at the Cathedral for teaching and counseling.
¾ Enrolment- This happens once a year. In the year 2005, we enrolled 200 youths and in
the year 2006, we enrolled 220 youths. So far, over (one thousand) 1,000 members
have been enrolled.
¾ End of Year Conference- This has been taking place every year in the month of
December. The youths are taught, preached to, counseled and have a fellowship. In the
year 2005, the conference was held at Munyu Girls secondary school where 200 youths
attended and in the year 2006, the conference was held at Thika Primary School for the
Blind that was attended by 350 members from all over our diocese and 6 from Diocese
of Mt Kenya Central and Nairobi Diocese.
¾ Ball games took place on 25th November 2006 at CITC we had about 400 young
people who participated in the games.
The Way Forward

The department intends to,
¾ Hold trainings and seminars at local and Parish levels to teach young people on
relevant issues such as;
¾ Leadership
¾ Proposal Writing
¾ Issues of Governance
¾ Networking and Collaboration
¾ On Income-Generating Projects. Such projects include, rabbit rearing, fruit tree
planting, juice, youghurt and detergent making.
¾ Do social responsibilities i.e. clean up campaigns as well as visiting the orphans.
¾ The department plans to continue sensitizing the young people on the HIV/AIDS,
encourage them to freely visit the V.C.T centers, visit and support those affected and
infected by the scourge and teach young people to positively accept those infected.
¾ Start kinyozi and saloon business within Thika town. This will be an Income-
generating project for the department instead of the proposed cann.
¾ Plant Two million trees in conjunction with the CCS department.
¾ Have a diocesan football team.
¾ Do civic education.
¾ Embark on sports evangelism.
135
Anticipated outcome
Through these activities, the department expects to achieve these goals:
¾ Enlightened youths who with a focus will identify and use their potentials/ talents.
¾ Create and improve the job market of self-employment.
¾ Provide safe and secure environment where young people will respect and honour
God.
¾ Behavioral change among the youths that will lead to good health and longer lives.
¾ Changed attitude towards the Church and the authority.
¾ Challenged youth who can engage in self-employment activities.
Challenges.
¾ Low quota payments.
¾ Lack of consistence and committed leaders.
¾ Low morale by the youths in participating in youth activities.
¾ Lack of good role models within the youths.
¾ Lack of self-sustainability of the youths due to un employment.
¾ The challenge of HIV/AIDS, early pregnancies and early marriages as well as increase
in come- we stay marriages among the youths in our diocese.
¾ Lack of full time youth worker who will concentrate with the youth work alone.
¾ Lack of good means of communication for the co-coordinator in his visit to the youths
in their local parishes and churches.
Conclusion
The department is committed to educate, sensitize and integrate the young people in our
diocese in the society, so that they may become productive members of their respective
communities, our diocese and the country at large. However, more needs to be done to
ensure that the young people remains string and vibrant and are able to meet the challenges
of the 21st century.
Prepared by
The Rev Kuria Wanyoike
Diocesan Youth Coordinator
BRIGADE DEPARTMENT
MOTTO: Fight the Good Fight. 1 Timothy 6:12.

Preamble:
The Brigade department in our Diocese has been busy laying the foundation of Church
Lads and Church Girls Brigade (CLCGB). This report gives an overview of the department
and what it has been able to achieve thus far and the challenges it has faced.
136
C.L.C.G.B History
The Brigade movement was popular within the churches in Europe because it prevented a
massive loss of Sunday School members when they reached 13yrs. The British government
at a time of international insecurity saw it as a source of military cadets who could be
called upon when required. Most importantly, young people liked it because it gave them
an interesting, purposeful and recreational, social life, many years before clubs, discos,
sports centres or TV.
From about 1860, isolated “brigades” were formed all over the United Kingdom, but the
first to develop into a truly National organization of “The Boys’ Brigade” was Glasgow in
1883, followed by the “ The Gordon Boys’ Brigade “1885 in Walton, Liverpool and “The
Church Lads’ Brigade in 1891 in London.
In 1901, a Girls movement (Church Nursing and Ambulance Brigade for young Women
and Girls), that dealt with first aid was started by Rev. Thomas Milner in London. The two
movements (CLB and CNAB), rapidly progressed and developed as two different entities.
In 1923, the CNAB sought to merge with the CLB and anticipated to change its name and
constitution to become, The Church Girls Brigade (CGB). The CLB council rejected the
offer. In 1966, the Bishop of Exeter recommended a full time training officer who had
closer links with the Girls movements. In 1978, the CLB and the CGB amalgamated to
form, The CLB and The CGB and in 1980, it changed its name to CLCGB.
In Africa, the movement is found in South Africa and in Kenya, it is found only in two
Dioceses (Mt. Kenya south and Thika). The Church Lads Brigade was started with the aim
of forming a National Anglican organization.
Objectives
¾ To extend the Kingdom of Christ among the lads and girls.
¾ To encourage faithful membership of lads and girls to the Church.
Aims
¾ To establish friendship between children and adults in a caring and safe environment.
¾ To help children to grow in confidence and develop their skills and abilities.
¾ To help children to work together and to show care and concern for others including
the environment.
To achieve these aims we use the following methods
¾ Christian leadership
¾ A balanced program of fun, excitement and a variety, which enables children and
adults to explore, share and learn together.
¾ Groups for the development of trusting friendships co-operation, team work and self-
confidence among children.
¾ Worship at company meetings.
¾ Uniform that is worn at weekly meetings and on special occasions.
¾ Awards
Activities
1. Training of officers and children’s camp.
¾ In the last two years, we held training for officers where 100 officers took a basic
training and 90 officers were trained in a workshop. Thus far we have around 200
trained and commissioned officers in the diocese.
137
¾ Brigade children camps have also been held at diocesan level and at archdeaconry
level.
2. Enrolment and Commissioning.

These events take place annually. So far we have around 3000 children enrolled as minor
corps, junior and senior corps and 300 officers have been commissioned. This year, the
event took place on 10th August 2006 where around 2200 children were enrolled, and
around 150 officers were commissioned as 2nd lieutenants Clergy were commissioned as
chaplains. This day also marked as the launching of CLCGB in our diocese. The occasion
was also attended by a group of CLCGB from diocese of Mt. Kenya South and their
officers as well as a band from St John’s Kangemi church. During this day about 100
children gave their lives to Jesus as their lord and saviour after the bishop had preached.
3. Brigade Sunday that is held annually in July all over the diocese and for the last two
years it has been very successful.
4. Brigade Uniform
The department has over the two years been able to acquire uniform materials, membership
cards, flags, socks, caps, and lane yards available in their office at an affordable price. All
companies are encouraged to buy them.
Challenges
¾ Lack of Brigade Company in some parishes.
¾ Lack of committed and consistent trained officers to handle the work of brigade in the
parishes.
¾ Lack of teaching manual for the officers.
Future Projection
¾ Purchase a set of band system worth 1.5m shillings.
¾ Promote exchange visits within and abroad.
¾ Equipping the Brigade office with more materials that can be sold to the groups and
make some profit.
¾ Renewal of each company’s membership annually.
¾ Training of officers from every local church.
¾ Identifying an income generating project.
Conclusion
We wish to thank our Bishop for his support to the department. Special thanks to all other
Christians and our officers who have made this department grow from strength to strength.
God bless you all.
Report Prepared by
Rev. Kuria Wanyoike
Diocesan Brigade Coordinator
138
Sunday School Department
Motto: Wholistic Growth of the Child. Luke 2:52

Preamble
The Sunday School Department in the Anglican Church of Kenya has grown steadily since
its foundation in 1844. In our diocese, the department has been there since the creation of
our diocese. The department deals with the welfare of young children in terms of their
spiritual, emotional and social welfare. The department has been moving on well from the
local churches, to the parishes, deaneries, archdeaconries and the diocese as a whole.
Functions
¾ To assist Christians in our diocese to recognize that the word of God gives an
important place to children as members of today’s church as well as its future hope and
so:
(i) To help parents realize their great responsibility in teaching children the Christian
faith, and
(ii) To assist Christians in giving due consideration to the needs of children in every
aspect of the life of church.
¾ To coordinate Sunday school work within the diocese and to discuss methods of
extending that work.
¾ To provide and co-ordinate means for adequate training of Sunday school teachers
within the diocese.
¾ To discuss and take action on any books, pictures, visual aids and equipment needed by
the Sunday school teachers.
Objectives
¾ To lay good foundation in evangelizing young children and to build them up in the
knowledge of Christian faith.
¾ To help the church understand her responsibility towards young children.
¾ To educate the young children to live in good Christian’s character, responsible and
meaningful lives morally and socially.
Activities
¾ Annual Sunday school Sunday held on April.
¾ Festivals in which children are involved in competing in different items that build
Christian faith among the children. These include; drama, shairi, memory verses, set-
pieces, singing games and Bible readings.
¾ Retreats for both children and the teachers
¾ Children’s conferences
¾ Teachers’ Seminars, courses and conferences.
¾ Visits to archdeaconries and deaneries by the coordinator.
¾ Inter diocesan activities within Mt. Kenya Region as well as in the Province.
Achievements
¾ The department has been able to hold training for the teachers at the diocesan level
(held at Joeska primary school and Chania High school where 270 teachers attended)
and at Regional (Kamama boys high school where 30 teachers from our diocese
attended) and Provincial level (held at Moi High School, Kabarak where 8 teachers
139
from our diocese attended. So far we have been able to train around 300 teachers all
over the diocese.
¾ We held a census of our children in 2005-2006 where we found out that we have a total
of 6000.
¾ We have been able to hold two children camps, in 2005, the camp was held at Joy town
and was attended by 400 children while in 2006 the camp was held at CITC and was
attended by 420 children.
¾ We held a talent show in the year 2005 that was very successful where children
displayed their talents in form of artwork. Children from all over the diocese
participated in the event.
¾ We participated in Regional Music and Drama festivals.
Challenges
¾ Lack of enough, committed, consistence and trained teachers to teach Sunday School in
the local churches.
¾ Children’s offertory is too low as little as Ksh 60 in a parish per month. This is a poor
stewardship foundation.
¾ Low morale by teachers.
¾ Lack of enough teaching materials and good methods of teaching by teachers. This
results to poor teaching methods.
The way forward

¾ Enhance training and seminars of teachers from the parish, deanery, archdeaconry and
diocesan levels. We plan to have TOT’s in every archdeaconry in the coming two
years, 2007 &2008).
¾ Enhance talent show by making it an annual event for the Sunday school children.
¾ Issue a certificate of recognition to the teachers as a way of appreciation for the work
that they do.
¾ Have a constitution.
¾ Equipping the Sunday school office with relevant teaching materials.
Conclusion
The department wishes to thank the Bishop and his entire office for facilitating the working
of the department. Finally, the department would wish to thank all Christians and Sunday
school teachers in the diocese who have made this department to grow from strength to
strength. And we hope to grow better every day.
Prepared by
Rev Kuria Wanyoike
Diocesan Sunday School Coordinator
140
9.4 BOARD OF FINANCE
BOARD OF FINANCE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
We have pleasure in presenting highlights of the Diocese's financial affair for the two years
since the April 2004 Ordinary Session of our Synod.
We would first like to thank God for keeping us safe to this day. We also wish thank the
Bishop and the outgoing Standing Committee of Synod for their support during the Board's
tenure of office. Our thanks also go to all our Christians and the Synod for entrusting us
with the management of the diocese's finances. We are truly humbled by the trust and
confidence you all have on this Board.
During the last two years, the country has seen a considerable economic growth (from a
negative growth four years ago close to 6% positive growth in year 2006). Although,
farming which forms the major source of income for Christians in our Diocese did not
perform well due to unpredictable rain patterns, and poor world commodity prices, the
growth has impacted positively on the quota payments by most of our parishes.
Diocese Source of Income

Quota allocation to Parishes remains the major source of income for the Diocese. To be
precise, 96.4% of our total annual budget is met through quota allocation to parishes and
only 3.6% is financed from small donations in cash and kind from local and overseas
friends. This situation has left very little room for the improvement of the emoluments of
our clergy and other Diocesan workers.
In most cases, payment of quota by parishes to the Diocese has been very poor, resulting in
some parish priests going for up to six months without a salary. In the last six years, quota
arrears have accumulated to over Ksh. 20,000,000/=. This has been the major challenge
for the Board.
Improvement
As stated earlier, we have seen great improvement in quota payment by most of our
Parishes in the last two years. In 2005, our Parishes managed over 74% of the total quota
allocation, while 94% was paid in during 206.
In 2005, 15 Parishes (26%) completed their quota allocation while over 50% i.e. 26
Parishes paid over half their quota allocation. In 2006, thirty three (33) Parishes 62%
completed their allocation and al our Parishes met over 80% of their quota allocation. We
thank our Christians and Parish Priests for this good performance.
Rationalization
The rationalization exercise authorized by the standing Committee of Synod helped the
Diocese realize some savings from the salaries of the staff who were laid off. As a result
of these savings, the Board of Finance was able to recommend and implement a substantial
increase of salaries and allowances of clergy and other church workers. This would
otherwise not have been possible without increasing Parish Quota allocation. In terms of
staff emoluments, our Diocese now ranks among the best paying Dioceses' (Nairobi and
Mt. Kenya South excluded).
141
Past Achievements
We have in the past enumerated projects which the Diocese have successfully undertaken
and we feel it is good to keep reminding ourselves that our Diocese started with nothing.
Through the efforts of our Christians we were able to start off with a new car for our
Bishop. We have also accomplished the following in the last six years.
¾ The Bishopscourt + costing over 6,000,000/=

¾ Assisting with Cathedral constitution 4,000,000/=
¾ Construction of Diocesan Offices 4,000,000/=
¾ Replacement of Bishop's car after five years 1,700,000/=
¾ The improvement of our staff emoluments is also an achievement for which we all
should thank god.
Other Projects
¾ St. Luke's Bookshop is now self supporting - The Board levied some quota on it this
year.
¾ Bishop Njuguna and Thika Memorial Primary Schools are doing well both in
construction and academic performance. They contribute part of the 3.6% of our
annual budget.
¾ The CITC has continued to service its debts and will soon start supporting the Diocese.
¾ St. Augustine High School is now self supporting, all indications are that the Diocese
will soon start receiving some dividends from this effort.
Future Plans
Our goal is for the Diocese to one day own an income generating property. To this end, we
all are aware of the last four harambees: the proceeds of which are still intact. We have
over Ksh. 13,000,000/= safely in the Bank. This amount is almost enough for completing
phase one of the long awaited Diocesan project to be elected on the site just next to this
church. Construction work for phase one will start immediately approval is obtained from
the Local Authority.
The American Project

Our Parishes in America have been giving funds for their quota. Their desire is to have the
funds utilized in building staff houses. They have so far sent over Ksh. 5.6 Million. A plot
for the project is ready. Building plans have been submitted to the Local Authority for
approval and construction work is underway. This project when complete will
significantly reduce the diocesan staff costs.
Namrata Shah Children's Home

We want to thank both our overseas and local donors through whose effort the Home has
significantly reduced its reliance on the Diocese. We should continue supporting this
home for it cares for orphans within our Diocese.
In general, we have seen a lot of improvement in terms of the Diocese meeting its financial
obligations. We are up to date in payment of all statutory deductions. Salary arrears have
not increased much during the last two years, and the trend is promising. Provident Fund
is the only area that requires urgent attention.
142
Auditing
All our accounts - Diocesan, Departments and Institutions have been audited to 31st
December 2006; and we shall beat the deadline of submitting audited accounts to the
Provincial Board of Finance.
The Board recommends the creation of a Diocesan Internal Audit Department to assist the
Diocese and Parishes in Financial Management.
Conclusion
All these achievements and projections have been and will be possible only thorough our
unity under our Bishop. We thank God for our Bishop and for all our Christians for
making some of our dreams come true. We all have always prayed for the improvement of
the Diocesan workers' terms of service. We have witnessed a promising beginning to it
and we pray that God will help the incoming Board of Finance achieve all we have hoped
to achieve.
Thank you all and may God bless our Bishop, Clergy, all our Christians and all of us.
Thank you again.
SOLOMON M. KIMANI JAMES KIRIKA NJOROGE

Chairman Board of Finance Hon Treasurer and Chairman
Development
Stewardship Department
Vision
A Spiritually and financially self supporting Diocese.
Mission
To empower Christians through teaching and training of stewardship and Christian giving
to enhance effective management of Spiritual and Physical resources in the Diocese.
In our inaugural meeting after the ordinary session of synod held on 8th Sep 2005, the
Diocesan stewardship committee identified its mandate as:
¾ Organizing stewardship seminars / workshops
¾ Visits to Parishes with financial difficulties to identify problems and to chart the way
forward
¾ Distribution of stewardship teaching materials (Literature)
Achievements
¾ Quota payment has improved drastically.
¾ Facilitators on stewardship and Christian giving were sent by the department to all
local Churches in the Diocese on 17th July 2005 and 9th July 2006 respectively.
143
¾ The annual Diocesan Stewardship Sunday held on the first Sunday of December set a
side for fundraising for Diocesan Quota arrears realized Ksh 1,603,589. Which was
paid to the Diocese as quota.
¾ Diocesan Stewardship Sunday Programmes, posters and circular were sent to all
Parishes by the department.
¾ A Diocesan level stewardship workshop for facilitators was organized in 2005
¾ Meetings at Parish and Diocesan level held for Parishes with financial problems.
Challenges:
¾ Many Vicars and lay Church leaders not vigorously involved in stewardship
programmes in word and deed, hence are not good role models in their parishes in
Christian giving.
¾ Limited time allocated for stewardship department work though it is the back borne of
Diocesan work.
¾ Failure by many Parishes to pay their monthly Quota allocation on time.
Future
¾ Due to the financial problems experienced by the Diocese for the last few years and the
need to have a spiritually and financially self supporting Diocese, the Diocesan
Stewardship Commit strongly recommends that a full time Stewardship Co-coordinator
be appointed to enhance teaching/training/counseling and follow-up.
¾ To organize Stewardship seminars /workshops at Parish, Deaneries, Archdeaconry and
Diocese levels to enhance Christian giving.
¾ To appoint a strong Diocesan Stewardship team that will be visiting parishes on
Stewardship teaching , training and counseling
¾ To compile a Diocesan stewardship teaching manual.
¾ To facilitate the formation and training of Stewardship Committees from local church
to Archdeaconry level.
Prepared by
Rev. Wilson Kamau Mwangi
Diocesan Stewardship Co-ordinator
A.C.K. ST. LUKE’S BOOKSHOP REPORT
Introduction
St. Luke’s Bookshop is a project of ACK Diocese of Thika which was founded in the Year
2001 with an objective of gospel propagation i.e. making Christian Literature and material
available to the community.
The Bookshop has a Committee of seven members. The day to day operations are carried
out by three employees (the Manager and two attendants). Its vision is to be a market
leader in a modern Christian society in the business speciality of spreading the gospel. Its
mission is to utilize the available resources in order to enhance economic empowerment
geared towards improvement of human and Christian life (i.e. holistic ministry).
144
In order to effectively propagate the gospel, the Bookshop has embarked on sale of goods
and services such as bibles, Christian literature, school and office supplies, typesetting,
printing and photocopying.
Achievements
In spite of the many challenges facing young businesses, we have achieved the following:
(1) Improved stock level
In the year 2005, the stock level was worth KShs.358,394. In the year 2006 the level
raised to KShs.698,494 an increment of 51.3%).
(2) Insurance Policy
The Bookshop is now insured by Phoenix Insurance Brokers in order to take care of
any un-expected risk such as theft, fire and burglary.
(3) Debtors
The level of debtors has come down as a result of adopting a policy of giving no credit
or at most a 14 days credit period.
(4) Effective sale of airtime
Scratch card re-order levels has now become manageable as a result of reimbursable
imprest of KShs.20,000 effected in September 2005.
(5) Diocesan calendars

Production of a three page quality Diocesan Calendar displaying diocesan Clergy,
Link Ceremony, Diocesan Headquarters, Pro-Cathedral and diocesan institutions. Sale
of calendars has been a good source of income.
(6) Development of strong supplier relationship

Establishment of competitive, efficient and trustworthy suppliers hence reducing
chances of stock outs and long lead times.
(7) Support by Diocesan Departments, Institutions and Parishes

There has been a tremendous improvement in terms of acquisition of goods and
services by the Diocesan Departments, Institutions and Parishes. This kind of business
relationship is very much encouraged towards growth.
(8) Participation in the Development of the Diocese

(a) The Bookshop participated in the 2005 and 2006 diocesan harambees by donating
KShs.10,000 and KShs.20,000 respectively.
(b) Some of the diocesan institutions such as St. Augustine Boys High School, CITC,
Namrata Shah Children’s home and the Bookshop were advertised in 2007
diocesan calendar.
(c) Payment of diocesan quota with effect from January 2007.
(9) Profit Margin

On comparing the accounts of 2005 and 2006, there was an increase in the profit
realized.
145
Challenges
The Bookshop has encountered a few bottle necks such as:
¾ Debts
Some debtors have not honoured their promises especially parishes hence leading to bad
debts.
¾ Competition
Most of the competitors have been involved in unscrupulous deals esp. when acquiring
public schools orders thus being unfair to others.
¾ Inadequate facilities
By the fact that the enterprise is developing, there are essential requirements (e.g. a
modern computer, scanner, spiral binder, laminator and a modern music player) that
have not been acquired and would boost sales and consequently the profit margin.
¾ Mobility
The bookshop has not successfully reached/served its market due to lack of its own
vehicle.
Projections
Despite the above challenges, the sky remains the limit and hence we have the following
projections:
¾ To construct external display shelves in the year 2007 in order to improve our sales.
¾ To acquire the following in the near future:
(a) Pentium IV (modern) Computer
(b) Spiral binder and laminator
(c) Scanner and uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
(d) Modern music system.
(e) Generator
¾ To come up with a business policy document.
¾ To prepare quarterly accounts effective year 2007.
¾ Increase stock level by 20%.
¾ Purchase a bookshop van by 2009 to improve mobility.
¾ Open a branch by 2010.
146
147
10. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS
1. MESSAGES OF GREETINGS
1.1 This 5th Ordinary Session of the Synod of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of
Thika meeting on 13th and 14th Day of April 2005 here at ACK St. Luke’s Makongeni
Thika sends Christian greetings to the Most Rev. Benjamin Nzimbi, Archbishop of
Anglican Church of Kenya and Bishop of the All Saints Cathedral Diocese.
Proposed__________________________ Seconded_________________________
1.2 This Synod further sends Christian greetings to all Anglican Church of Kenya
Bishops, and wishes them and the flock they shepherd, God’s richest blessings.
Proposed__________________________Seconded_________________________
1.3 This Synod sends warm greetings to:

• All Christians in our Diocese here in Thika
• All Christians of our parishes in the United States of America namely:
- All Saints Anglican Church, Jackson, Tennessee
- St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Memphis, Tennessee
- Holy Apostles Anglican Church, Jackson, Mississippi
- St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Amarillo, Texas
- Jacksonville, Florida
• Our Link partners namely:
- The Bishops and Christians of the Diocese of Exeter.
- The Archbishop and Christians of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.
• All Clergy abroad.
Proposed___________________________Seconded________________________
1.4 This Synod sends Christian greetings to:

• The General Secretary of the NCCK, Rev. Mutava Musyimi
• The Moderator of the 18th General Assembly of the PCEA,
Rt. Rev. Dr. David Githii
• The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church in Kenya, Bishop Stephen
Kanyaru
• Catholic Archbishop of Nairobi, Rt. Rev. Ndingi Mwana ‘Nzeki
Proposed______________________________Seconded______________________
2. CONGRATULATION MESSAGES
2.1 This Synod sends congratulations to:
The Bishops of Anglican Church of Kenya, who have been elected, consecrated and
enthroned since our Fourth Ordinary Session of Synod here at St. Luke’s Makongeni,
Thika on 8th – 9th Day of April 2005. These are:
i) Bishop of the Diocese of Embu, Rt. Rev. Henry Kathii
ii) Bishop of the Diocese of Butere, Rt. Rev. Michael Sande
148
iii) Bishop of the Diocese of Katakwa, Rt. Rev. Dr. Zakayo Epus
iv) Suffragan Bishop of Nakuru Diocese, Rt. Rev. Jackson ole Sapit
v) Suffragan Bishop of the Armed Forces, Rt. Rev. Peter Simiyu
vi) Suffragan Bishop of Sudan Community in Kenya, Rt. Rev. Peter Ndeng’
vii) Provincial Secretary and Archbishop’s Personal Assistant, Rt. Rev.
Lawrence Dena
Proposed____________________________Seconded________________________
3. NOTES OF APPRECIATION
3.1 This Synod notes with appreciation the generous contribution by Christians and
friends of the Diocese towards the construction of:
(i) St. Andrew’s Pro- Cathedral
(ii) Proposed diocesan income generating project
(iii)The on going construction of ACK Diocese of Thika/American Parishes project
on staff houses.
3.2 This Synod notes with appreciation the hard work done by the Standing Committee of
Synod, all diocesan boards and committees to bring the wholistic development in the
diocese
Proposed_____________________________Seconded________________________
3.3 This Synod notes with appreciation the good work done by the Constitution
Committee in coming up with the Constitution of the Diocese Thika which was
adopted during the Special Session of Synod held on 1st July 2006.
Proposed_______________________________Seconded_____________________
3.4 This Synod notes with appreciation the devotion and commitment of the
Administrative staff, departmental heads, clergy, secretaries, accounts officers,
support staff and all evangelists
3.5 This synod welcomes and appreciates all the clergy who have joined the diocese since
the last synod.
3.6 This Synod recognises with appreciation the creation of new Parishes and Deaneries
since the last synod
3.7 This Synod notes with appreciation the generous contributions from Dr. and Mrs.
Dibianca towards the construction of a staff housing block at the Namrata Shah
Children’s Home.
Proposed________________________________Seconded______________________
149
4 CONDOLENCE MESSAGES
4.4 This Synod sends condolence message to our Diocesan Bishop, whose mother passed
on 18th June 2006 and to all our Christians who have been bereaved since the last
synod and prays that the Lord consoles them and heals their souls.
5 FINANCES
5.4 This Synod appreciate the continued support from all parishes in submitting of their
monthly Quota allocations and arrears to the Diocese.
Proposed_____________________________Seconded_______________________
5.5 This Synod recommends that parishes clear their quota allocations on or before
October of every year to have effective planning, running and implementation of
programmes
6. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
6.1 This Synod receives the minutes of the 4th Ordinary Session of the Synod, held at St.
Luke’s Makongeni, Thika on 8th – 9th April 2005 and approves them as a true record of
the proceedings.
Proposed___________________________Seconded_________________________
6.2 This Synod receives and notes the minutes of the Standing Committee of the Synod,
held at the Diocesan Synod on the following dates:
• 20th May 2005 • 14th July 2006
• 28 October 2005
th
• 17th November 2006
• 23rd January 2006 • 23rd February 2007
• 7th April 2006 • 16th March 2007
• 23 June 2006
rd
Proposed___________________________Seconded _______________________
6.3 This Synod further receives and notes the minutes of the Board of Finance held at
the Diocesan Synod Hall on the following dates:
• 12th August 2005 • 23rd June 2006
• 30th September 2005 • 28th July 2006
• 21 October 2005
st
• 10th November 2006
• 10th March 2006 • 16th February 2007
• 16th June 2006
Proposed______________________________Seconded_______________________
150
7. PARTNERS IN MISSION CONSULTATION
7.1 Parish Priorities
This Synod receives and notes with appreciation the parishes development achievement
reports. We encourage the parishes to continue to prioritize their development agenda as a
basis for their development, in order to have a systematic growth in the church.
7.2 Deanery Priorities
This Synod receives and notes Deanery achievements from the 2003 - 2005 listed
priorities, challenges faced and the recommended way forward.
7.3 Archdeaconry Priorities

This Synod receives and notes Archdeaconry achievements from the 2005-2007 listed
priorities, challenges being faced and the recommended way forward.
Proposed______________________________Seconded_______________________
7.4 Incorporation of U.S.A Parishes into Thika Diocese

This Synod notes and appreciates the incorporation of the new Parishes of:
• All Saints Anglican Church, Jackson, Tennessee
• St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Memphis, Tennessee
• The Anglican Church of the Holy Apostles, Jackson, Mississippi
• St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Amarillo, Texas
• Jacksonville, Florida
7.5 Triangular Partnership

This Synod supports the affirmation of the link between the Diocese of Thika, the Diocese
of Exeter and the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf.
Proposed______________________________Seconded________________________
7.6 Boards & Committees Achievements

This Synod receives and notes the achievements of the following boards and committees
in the period of 2005-2007.
• Board of Finance
• Board of Education
• Board of Pastoral Work
• Board of Mission and Evangelism
• Board of Christian Community Services
Proposed_______________________________Seconded_______________________
150
8. PRIORITIES OF THE DIOCESE
8.1 Evangelism
The Diocese will embark on holding evangelistic missions in order to plant more
churches and win souls for Christ.
Proposed___________________________Seconded________________________
8.2 Education and Training

To strengthens the TEE programme so as to equip all evangelists, Lay readers
and the lay church leaders in our diocese
Proposed____________________________Seconded_______________________
This Synod supports the continued upgrading of clergy education to degree certificate
level.
8.3 This Synod supports the establishment of Institute of Leadership Counseling and
Congregational Development (ILCCD).
152

Synod 07 Report

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Synod 07 Report

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2. MINUTES OF THE 4TH ORDINARY SESSION OF SYNOD HELD AT A.C.K. ST.

3. CATHEDRAL ARCHDEACONRY ................................................................................ 32

6. MANGU ARCHDEACONRY .......................................................................................... 80

7. RUIRU ARCHDEACONRY ............................................................................................. 94

8. A.C.K THIKA DIOCESE AMERICAN PARISHES ................................................... 105

9. REPORT FROM BOARDS ............................................................................................ 114

9.1 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES....................................... 114

9.2 BOARD OF EDUCATION ..................................................................................... 120

9.3 BOARD OF MISSION............................................................................................. 129

9.4 BOARD OF FINANCE............................................................................................ 141

10. DRAFT RESOLUTIONS ............................................................................................ 148

Rt. Rev. Dr. Gideon Githiga

Gatuanyaga Rev. Jamlick Mwangi Waweru

Gitwe Rev. Mathew Njoroge

U.S.A. Parishes Delegates

MIN: 2/OS/4/05 ROLL CALL

3:1 CLERICAL SECRETARY

5:5 His ecclesiastical services in the USA churches.

5:26 Members reaction to the charge.

6:1 Minutes of the 3rd ordinary session of synod

MIN: 8/OS/4/05 CLOSE OF DAY ONE

MIN: 9/OS/4/05 DEVOTION

MIN 10/OS/04/05 TABLING OF BOARDS REPORTS

(d) Kenya Anglican Youth Organization (KAYO) (page 82-83)

(e) Sunday school (page84)

Proposed Ven. George Gitau.

C: 6 The Development account had a surplus of Ksh. 1,250,495.20 as compared to Ksh

MIN: 12/OS/4/05 ELECTIONS

Name Proposer Seconder

Signed Clerical secretary .................................................................

Lay secretary ........................................................

Min 1/SS/07/06 – Holy Communion Service

Members of standing committee of Synod:

Min 5/SS/07/06 Comments

Min 7/SS/07/06 Closing

Confirmation Proposer ………………………………………………

Signed Clerical secretary …………………………………………………...

Lay secretary ……………………………………………………......

Ven. Nephat Gakuya.

ACK Witeithie Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Samuel N. Gateru

Reasons for Increase

iv. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade

Kiganjo West Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Daniel Njuguna

Reasons for Increase

C. Parish Plans on Activities to enhance Growth

Kiganjo East Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Philip Munyua Waithaka

Reasons for Increase

iv. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade

C. Parish Plans on Activities to enhance Growth

E. Suggested areas of intervention in coming years

F. Building & Construction projects

Parish was started in 2006

Reason for Increase

Reasons for Deacrease

ACK Matuda Parish

Parish Vicar Rev. Capt. Mathew Njoroge Kamau

Reasons for Increase

iv. Church Lads & Church Girls Brigade

ACK Thungururu Parish