Bishop Kalisa was installed during a ceremony held at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC),
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New Lutheran Bishop Kalisa Atupenda Prince pledges to build self-sustaining church in Rwanda
Bishop Kalisa Atupenda Prince, who was officially installed as a bishop of the Lutheran Church in Rwanda on Sunday, September 6, 2026, has pledged to strengthen the church’s independence by equipping its members with education, improving church infrastructure and promoting self-reliance.
Farewell Ceremony of Bishop Mugabo Evariste and three Pastors Ordination
The Lutheran Church of Rwanda had the service for a farewell to the outgoing Bishop Emeritus Mugabo Evarister Sempiga, and ordination of three Deacons to become Pastors. The service was lead by Rt. Rev. Bishop Dr. Fredrick Onael Shoo, attended by high profile LWF and LUCCEA officials Rev. Dr. Samuel Dawai (LWF Africa Regional Secretary) Madam Roe Rose Mbise ( General Secretary LUCCEA) Ms. Uwase Phiona ( LWF Council Member) Rt. Rev. Bishop Victor Bwanangera Presiding Bishop of Evangelical Lutheran in Congo.
Rev. Prince Atupenda Kalisa
Rev. Prince Atupenda Kalisa elected bishop of the Lutheran Church of Rwanda
Rev. Prince Atupenda Kalisa and the new LCR General Secretary Rev. Jackson Musafiri were elected at the church’s General Assembly on 7 February. The new bishop will be consecrated in August.
Ordained in 2009, Kalisa has served as LCR General Secretary since 2024, and as the church’s interim leader since Bishop Evalister Mugabo retired over a year ago. He studied theology at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Georg-August University in Göttingen, Germany, and is currently pursuing his doctorate studies in Systematic Theology with the Emmanuel Lutheran Global Seminary, Florida, United States.
Bishop Mugabo and Gs Rev. Prince Kalisa were officiating the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed Kigali District Pastor Mukama Eddy Santos
Bishop Mugabo and Gs Rev. Prince Kalisa were officiating the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed Rusumo District Pastor Mulisa Emmanuel.
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With passion for the church and for the world
We are in the Lutheran tradition on a common journey of renewal. We strive to put our faith into action within and beyond the communion, and seek God’s Word and Spirit to guide us.
We share a vision, purpose and values. We work to strengthen our relationships and build an inclusive, respectful communion.
THE HISTORY OF LUTHERAN CHURCH OF RWANDA 1994 – 2019
Anniversary of 25 years of the evangelism of Lutheran Church of Rwanda in Rwanda
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:3).
Established in 1994
Where We Come From
“The Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) was established in late 1994 to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ to all Rwandans. Historically, German missionaries first introduced the Lutheran church to Rwanda in the 20th century.
After World War I, the missionaries were sent back home and then the London Missionary Society, Presbyterian Church of Rwanda (EPR), and the Seventh Day Adventist Church took over the activities that were started by the Lutherans. In 1994, Rwandans who had been living in Tanzania as refugees for more than 45 years returned back to Rwanda.
Our congregations are confessional.
Belief and Practice
The Father, creator of all that exists;
Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and
the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments.
The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
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