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Regional church structure<\/p>\n

Kirinda Presbytery<\/h2>\n

An EPR presbytery named under the General Synod restructuring of 10\u201314 March 2014 and associated with the early history of Protestantism in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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Historical background and location<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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18<\/strong>Parishes reported<\/span><\/div>\n
6<\/strong>Sub-parishes reported<\/span><\/div>\n
2014<\/strong>Presbytery structure named<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Parish register in the detailed source<\/h2>\n

Parishes (18)<\/h3>\n

Kirinda, Gitwa, Mubuga, Wagishimbiri, Kabirizi, Rugabano, Burango, Biguhu, Ngange, Kabuyenzi, Kugituntu, Kuruganda, Rusengesi, Mugano, Nyagisozi, Sovu, Mutuntu and Munanira.<\/p>\n

Sub-parishes (6)<\/h3>\n

Ruhare, Jimbu, Musasa, Nyabikeri, Rugobagoba and Musebeya.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Public directory contact<\/h2>\n

Postal address:<\/strong> P.O. Box 56, Kigali, Rwanda.<\/p>\n

Telephone listed in the directory:<\/strong> +250 788 761 664.<\/p>\n

Email listed in the directory:<\/strong> kirinda.presbytery@epr.rw.<\/p>\n

Representative shown in the directory:<\/strong> Rev. Jacqueline UWIMBABAZI.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Source and verification<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Sources: EPR Presbyteries directory<\/a> \u00b7 Kirinda Presbytery profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n