The St. Stephens Inaya Parish Church Choir emerged as the overall champions of the ACK Butere Diocesan Music Festivals, held at St. Luke’s Cathedral on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Inaya won numerous trophies in categories such as Set Pieces, Folk Songs, and Special Arrangements.
Following the competitions, Bishop Rose Okeno expressed her gratitude to all the parishes that took part in the event. She encouraged all parishes within the diocese to participate in such competitions to showcase their talents.
Bishop Okeno also commended the participants for upholding the Anglican music liturgy in their performances.
The competition also featured the Children’s Ministry, with Sunday school children from various parishes participating in the event.
The Festivals’ Chief Guest, Nahashon Aseka, praised the organizers for providing a platform for participants to demonstrate their musical abilities and knowledge of the Bible.
Overall, the event was a celebration of talent and dedication within the diocese, highlighting the importance of music and faith in the community.