Vision Group hosts ecumenical Christmas carols

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Vision Group employees, support staff and friends are now fully in the Christmas mood following a blissful Christmas concert at its head office in Kampala on December 17, 2024.

The three-hour-long concert of interdenominational character featured St Cecilia Lubaga Cathedral Choir, Cherubim Chamber Chorale, St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Cherubim Choir, The Dove Melodies (from St Stephen’s Anglican Church Mpereerwe), and Zion’s Choir from St Stephen’s Church of Uganda Kireka.

The choirs spiced the show with beautiful Christian hymns that brought out well the message of Christian salvation and the joy of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world. In addition to the common old Christmas hymns, the choirs also sang typical native sacred songs, negro-spirituals and acapella pieces.

Dove Melodies Choir from St Stephen's Church Mpereerwe on stage during the Christmas concert. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The message of the respective hymns would probably not have been all that clear without the interesting messianic narratives that were executed superbly by two young students: Melanie Kasawuli and Irene Namirembe from St Maria Goretti SS Katende.

Biblical messianic scriptures narrators, Melanie Kasawuli (left) and Irene Namirembe, on duty. (Photo by Mathia Mazinga)

There were also some interesting messages from the ecumenical clerics.

Chief Guest and Homilist, the Rt Rev. Msgr Dr Lawrence Ssemusu, paid tribute to the managers of Vision Group for promoting Christian unity.

The Rt Rev Msgr Lawrence Ssemusu, delivers his Christmas message during the ecumenical concert at the Head Office of Vision Group on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

“It is wonderful to see choirs from the Catholic Church, Anglican Church and Orthodox Church singing Christmas carols together.  Sometimes we emphasize differences and underline them, yet we are all children of God! Please let’s live in harmony,” Ssemusu said.

Mr Gervase Ndyanabo delivering his message. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

Vision Group deputy managing director, Gervase Mdyanabo, also emphasized the need for Christian unity and conversion of the heart during and after the festive season.

The Orthodox Arch-priest and Vicar-General, Fr John Kibuuka Bbosa delivering his message. (Photo by Mathias Mazinga)

The Orthodox Arch-priest and vicar-general, the Rt Rev. John Kibuuka Bbosa and the Archdeacon of Luzira, Venerable Canon Godfrey Wilson Kakooza also emphasized the need for Christians to welcome the new-born child Jesus in their life and consequently walk closely with him.

Rev Fr Boniface Muzira reading the Gospel.

After the concert, the ecumenical choristers shared a solidarity meal with their hosts.

Venerable Canon Godfrey Wilson Kakooza delivers his message during the concert.