By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Church of Uganda has threatened to take legal action against Reformed Anglican Church over what it calls misrepresentation.
In a press release dated Thursday, 25th June, 2026 written by the Provincial Secretary, Church of Uganda, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, C.O.U accuses individuals operating under the name “Reformed Anglican Church”, for using Church of Uganda hymns, Anglican liturgical practices, and clerical and episcopal vestments in a manner that is misleading members of the public into believing that they are part of or affiliated with Church of Uganda.
“Church of Uganda wishes to categorically state that the Reformed Anglican Church is not affiliated with, recognised by, or in communion with Church of Uganda or the Global Anglican Communion (GAC). Any claims or representations suggesting otherwise are false and intended to mislead the public,” reads the statement in part.
C.O.U is particularly concerned with the unauthorized use of vestments (by Reformed Anglican Church) resembling those worn by the clergy and Bishops of Church of Uganda as well as adoption of Anglican worship traditions and hymns to create an impression of legitimacy.
“Should this misrepresentation continue, legal action shall be taken to safeguard the integrity of the Anglican doctrine and worship,” warns Rev. Canon William Ongeng.
The Reformed Anglican Church (RAC) is an independent, Continuing Anglican denomination that blends traditional Anglican liturgy and episcopal leadership with Reformed evangelical theology.
Operating outside the mainstream Anglican Communion, it has expanded rapidly in East Africa and the United States.
In Uganda, the RAC has become a notable presence. It is led by Archbishop and Primate Professor Jonathan Kyangasha, a former Church of Uganda archdeacon.
The church has rapidly established branches across the country, including the Upper Nile Diocese and the Kampala Diocese, which was consecrated in 2023.
Prominent bishops in the region include Bishop Charles Okunya Oode (Upper Nile Diocese) and Bishop Onesmus G. Mutahinduka (Kampala Diocese).
The Ugandan province emphasizes holistic living, discipleship, and evangelism, operating separately from the established Church of Uganda.
