"I have been informed that authorities have allowed us to hold prayers which will be attended by a few people but we advise the believers to stay safe at home," said Bishop Luwalira who represented Church of Uganda Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba at the press conference at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine yesterday.
On the issue of opening churches following closure in March, Bishop Luwalira warned believers and those in authority not to rush to avoid regrets.
As we stay home, let us pray for God's intervention to end the pandemic," said Bishop Luwalira commending government for supporting the church towards the construction of the Namugongo Martyrs Museum.
Meanwhile, the Church of Uganda has asked believers to support the development of the Namugongo Martyrs' Museum which will cost Shs58 billion.
Bishop Jackson Matovu, the chairman Uganda Martyrs Museum Development Committee, said the required funds would help in the construction of second phase of the Uganda martyrs' museum comprising of a worship centre or amphitheatre with a parish community church, the five storey martyrs' museum tower, 200 roomed museum hotel, children's park with recreation center and others.
