Boost as Governor Mujung, VP Lagu fundraise for Episcopal Church
The Governor has previously acknowledged the importance of the church in peacebuilding and national cohesion
By Correspondent
Central Equatoria State Governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Saturday joined the congregation of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (ECSS) at All Saints’ Cathedral in Juba for a fundraising program aimed at supporting the church’s expansion project.
The event was graced by H.E. Josephine Lagu Yanga, Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan and Chair of the Service Cluster, who served as Guest of Honor.
Held under the theme “Let’s build the house of the Lord,” Vice President Lagu commended the growing number of Christians and emphasized that the church expansion would serve as a symbol of unity among believers. She further underscored the church’s vital role in not only providing a place of worship but also nurturing a society anchored in strong moral values.
Governor Mujung praised the ECSS leadership for their vision, likening the project to the Biblical wisdom of King Solomon in building the Lord’s temple. He described the initiative as a “testament to faith, unity, and commitment to spiritual growth.”
The fundraising event commenced with a Primate Health Walk to promote awareness on the importance of physical exercise, followed by special prayers for the nation.
The Governor has previously acknowledged the importance of the church in peacebuilding and national cohesion, and rallied congregants to support the state and national governments in being peace ambassadors.
Speaking to congregants last Sunday at St. John Presbyterian Church, Governor Mujung said lasting peace requires the partnership of citizens and the church as well the government, urging worshippers to work together to restore harmony and stability.
“It is our collective responsibility to combat insecurity so we can live in a conducive environment,” Mujung said. “The unity that won us independence should now address our disunity and move us forward.”
He said the State government’s priorities currently includes security, peace and unity and called attention to rising cases of murder, suicide, and land grabbing, calling them “internal insecurity.” He also blamed the armed holdout groups for posing “external insecurity.”
