Rev. Assiel Musabyimana Bishop Elect of EAR Kigeme

The Synod of EAR Kigeme Diocese, one of the four dioceses of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR), a member of  UEM has elected a new diocesan Bishop who will replace Bishop Augustin Mvunabandi going into retirement by the end of 2017. Bishop Elect is the Rev. Assiel Musabyimana. With the UEM facilitation, the dioceses of EAR Kigeme has a trilateral partnership with the EKiR Lennep and the Javanese Church GKJTU. Church leaders from the three churches had already partnership visits in EAR Kigeme and EKiR Lennep. They are planning another visit to Java, Indonesia.

The consecration of the Bishop elect is planned to take place on the 14^th of January 2018, in EAR Kigeme Diocese.

UEM wishes a good retirement time to Bishop Augustin Mvunabandi and a blessed work to the Bishop Elect Rev. Assiel Musabyimana.

Rev. Dr John Wesley Kabango