Regional church structure
Kirinda Presbytery
An EPR presbytery named under the General Synod restructuring of 10–14 March 2014 and associated with the early history of Protestantism in Rwanda.
Historical background and location
The detailed EPR profile identifies Kirinda as a foundational site in the history of Protestantism in Rwanda and the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda. It states that the presbytery brings together the former Kirinda and Itabire regions and one parish from the former Gaseke region. The source locates the presbytery in Karongi District, Western Province.
Parish register in the detailed source
Parishes (18)
Kirinda, Gitwa, Mubuga, Wagishimbiri, Kabirizi, Rugabano, Burango, Biguhu, Ngange, Kabuyenzi, Kugituntu, Kuruganda, Rusengesi, Mugano, Nyagisozi, Sovu, Mutuntu and Munanira.
Sub-parishes (6)
Ruhare, Jimbu, Musasa, Nyabikeri, Rugobagoba and Musebeya.
Public directory contact
Postal address: P.O. Box 56, Kigali, Rwanda.
Telephone listed in the directory: +250 788 761 664.
Email listed in the directory: kirinda.presbytery@epr.rw.
Representative shown in the directory: Rev. Jacqueline UWIMBABAZI.
Contact discrepancy: the detailed article updated 15 August 2022 lists +250 782 750 226 and kirindapresbytery@gmail.com, while the directory lists the contact details above. Confirm current details before use.
Source and verification
The parish names and historical description are transcribed from the EPR detailed profile updated 15 August 2022. The current office address, contact details, parish classifications and representative appointment should be reconfirmed by the presbytery.
Sources: EPR Presbyteries directory · Kirinda Presbytery profile.
Presbytery photographs
Images reproduced from EPR’s public presbytery directory. The individual presbytery profile did not contain a separate photograph gallery.