Parishes
The parish: heart of Anglican life
In the Anglican tradition, the parish is the ordinary place where Christian life is lived: where the Word is preached, the sacraments are celebrated, where children and adults are discipled, and where the community is served in the name of Christ.
Diocesan structure at a glance
- 6 Archdeaconries — pastoral regions led by an archdeacon
- 72 Parishes — each led by a parish priest, with many congregations and outstations
Archdeaconries
- Siakago
- Ngenge
- Kanyuambora
- Karaba
- Mayori
- Nyangwa
Parishes
The 72 parishes of the Diocese of Mbeere are:
Mutugu · Kianthuku · Karambari · Cathedral · Riachina · Kirie · Ndithiri · Machang'a · Gatirari · Mbingori · Njarange · Kerwa · Mutus · Iria itune · Karigiri · Kirima · Cieria · Ishiara · Gitii · Kathiga gaceru · Kabuguari · Ndunduri · Gachuriri · Makima · Karaba · Ngiori · Gategi · Mutuobare · Nyangwa · Karangare · Cianthia · Ciambugu · Mariari · Kavengero · Kamwaa · Murangu · Gitaru · Rwika · Kanyuambora · Muchunguri · Mayori · Kanduu · Muchonoke · Kogari · Kiambere · Kituneni · Kiametho · Malikini · Karii · Ngoce · Katuanyaga · Kamigua · Makutano · Mbondoni · Kanothi · Gikiiro · Gacabari · Mbonzuki · Ngiiri · Kambaru · Kamutu · Riakanau · Uvarire · Kamunju · Kavingori · Gangara · Wango · Ciangera · Mathigameru · Ngenge · Gikiiro · Kiamuringa
Finding a parish
- By archdeaconry — browse within a pastoral region above
- By deanery — locate the deanery serving your area
- By location — contact the Diocesan office for help identifying the nearest parish
Becoming part of a parish
If you are new to the Diocese, please speak with the parish priest after the Sunday service. Register in the parish book so we can welcome you and your family, and so that records of baptisms, confirmations, weddings and other ministries can be kept.