 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rwanda | |
|---|---|
| Area | Africa Central |
| Members | 1,154 (2022)[1] |
| Districts | 1 |
| Branches | 6 |
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rwanda refers to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and its members in Rwanda. The first branch was organized in 2008. In 2022, there were 1,154 members in six congregations.
History edit
| Year | Membership |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2014 | 281 |
| 2019 | 755 |
| 2023 | 1,154 |
| *Membership was published as a rounded number. | |
District and Congregations edit
The Kigali Rwanda District was created on 26 March 2017. As of September 2023, the district had the following congregations:[3]
- Gisozi Branch
- Kicukiro Branch
- Kigali 1st Branch
- Kigali 2nd Branch
- Kigali 3rd Branch
- Kigali 4th Branch
- Kinyinya Branch
- Nyamata Branch
The Rwanda Kigali Mission Branch covers areas within the mission that not in proximity of a meetinghouse. Congregations not part of a stake are called branches, regardless of size.
Missions edit
Rwanda was part of the Uganda Kampala Mission when missionaries first came to Rwanda. On 30 June 2022, the Rwanda Kigali Mission was created and encompases Rwanda, Burundi and a portion of Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.[4]
Burundi edit
The Bujumbura Burundi District was created on 22 August 2022. As of September 2023, the district had the following congregations:[5]
- Bujumbura 1st Branch
- Bujumbura 2nd Branch
- Bujumbura 3rd Branch
- Kanyosha Branch
A Family History Center is located in Bujumbura.[6]
Democratic Republic of the Congo edit
As of September 2023, the mission also provides ecclesiastical leadership for three congregations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo:
- Goma Branch
- Kalundu Branch
- Uvira
Temples edit
There are no temples in Rwanda. As of May 2022, Rwanda was located in the Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo Temple District with the Nairobi Kenya Temple under construction.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Facts and Statistics: Statistics by Country: Rwanda", Newsroom, LDS Church, retrieved 12 September 2023
- ^ Wendall J. Ashton; Jim M. Wall, Deseret News, various years, Church Almanac Country Information: Rwanda
- ^ "Meetinghouse Locator", LDS Chruch, retrieved 12 September 2023
- ^ The Church Will open a new mission in Africa in July 2022, Rexburg Standard Journal, Dec 19, 2021, retrieved 12 September 2023
- ^ "Meetinghouse Locator", LDS Chruch, retrieved 12 September 2023
- ^ Burundi Family History Center Map, familysearch.org, retrieved September 12, 2023
- ^ "Johannesburg South Africa Temple District", ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org, retrieved May 14, 2021
External links edit
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Africa Central Area
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Africa Newsroom
- ComeUntoChrist.org Latter-day Saints Visitor site
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Official site
