Watoto Church celebrates 40 years at Kololo independence grounds
The huge, family affair, anniversary dubbed “Big 40-anniversary service” will see some of the biggest names in the gospel entertainment industry such as Bethany Music from Louisiana, USA take to the stage.
Pastors Gary Skinner and Marilyn. (Credit: Watoto Church)
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Watoto Church will mark its 40th anniversary with a grand celebration at Kololo Independence Grounds on Sunday, June 23rd.
The huge, family affair, anniversary dubbed “Big 40-anniversary service” will see some of the biggest names in the gospel entertainment industry such as Bethany Music from Louisiana, USA take to the stage.
That day will also see Watoto Choir launch its album at 3 pm featuring the Watoto Children’s Choir and Bethany Music.
After the service, the congregation will be treated to fine banqueting in their cell groups.
More celebrations will be held in different regions of Uganda with Watoto's footprint.
Next week the Church will launch the Bobi Agribusiness Institute on Tuesday, 25 June 2024 in Gulu, Northern Uganda.
In 1984, Pastor Gary Skinner and his wife Marilyn started Kampala Pentecostal (KPC) Church, which later became Watoto Church. The cell-based, community church has more than 38,000 people gathering in person and online weekly praise and worship sessions.
In 1994, they founded Watoto Child Care Ministries in response to the cry of millions of children who had been orphaned or left vulnerable as a result of war, poverty and disease.
Beneficiaries of the Ministry include hundreds of orphans, vulnerable women, abandoned babies and former child soldiers.
Watoto has also provided education to over 30,000 girls and sent more than 100 children’s choirs across six continents.
In February 2023, Gary and Marilyn Skinner handed over the leadership of Watoto to their successors, Julius and Vernita Rwotlonyo.