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Celebrating 100 Years of Faithfulness
OUR STORY · 100 YEARS

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"Loving God & Loving People"

A century of faith, a community of hope — an Anglican family in the heart of Thika, worshipping together across generations and languages.

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Loving God and Loving People

— Our Church Motto

01 Our Story
ACK Emmanuel Memorial Church Thika

Who We Are

A House of Prayer for Generations

ACK Emmanuel Memorial Church Thika is a vibrant Anglican congregation in the heart of Thika, Kiambu County — a spiritual home for generations of families who have worshipped, grown, and served together.

As part of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), we belong to the Diocese of Thika — one of the dioceses within the Anglican Communion, a global family of churches rooted in Scripture, apostolic teaching, and shared worship.

Everything we do flows from our motto — Loving God and Loving People. We worship in four languages (Kiswahili, English, Kikuyu, and Youth ministry), reflecting the diversity of our community and our commitment to making the Gospel accessible to all.

Loving God Loving People Biblical Teaching Multilingual Worship
Part of the Anglican Church of Kenya

Diocese of Thika

We are a parish within the ACK Diocese of Thika — holding fast the doctrine and ministry of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

02 By the Numbers

A Century of Ministry

1926
Year Founded
100
Years of Faithfulness
5
Sunday Services
3+
Languages Spoken
03 Anglican Identity

One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic

The Anglican Church is part of the Church of Christ, the body of Christ — One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.

One

Despite its divisions, the Church is one family under one Father, seeking to unite all people in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Holy

Set apart by God for Himself through the Holy Spirit — called to reflect His character in worship and daily living.

Catholic

Universal — for all nations, for all time — holding the Christian faith in its fullness.

Apostolic

Sent to preach the Gospel to the whole world, receiving divine authority and teaching from Christ through His apostles.

04 Episcopal Order

How We Are Led

The Anglican Church is Episcopal in leadership — a line of spiritual and administrative authority that traces back to the apostles.

Communion

Archbishop of Canterbury & Archbishop of York

Addressed as "The Most Rev." or "His Grace the Archbishop"

Province

Archbishop / Primate

"The Most Rev." or "His Grace the Archbishop"

Diocese

Bishop (Diocese of Thika)

"Our Lord Bishop" or "The Right Rev."

Archdeaconry

Archdeacon · "Ven."

Oversees parishes within an archdeaconry

Parish

Vicar · "Rev."

Leads the parish — our Vicar is Rev. Kenneth Mwangi

Parish

Curates & Assisting Priests · "Rev."

Supporting clergy — including Rev. Hellen

Laity

Lay Readers, Evangelists, Church Army, Chaplains

Licensed and commissioned lay leaders serving alongside the clergy

05 What Drives Us

Our Mission, Vision & Motto

Our Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ through faithful worship, biblical teaching, and compassionate service — loving God and loving people in every area of life.

Our Vision

A church where every generation finds belonging, grows in faith, and is empowered to serve — a beacon of hope in Thika and beyond for the next hundred years.

Our Motto

Loving God and Loving People — this is the heartbeat of everything we do. First, we love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; then we love our neighbour as ourselves.

06 Core Values

What We Stand For

Scripture

The Bible is our foundation for faith, life, and community.

Community

We are a family — celebrating together, supporting one another.

Service

We serve our neighbours and city with compassion and humility.

Worship

Authentic praise in every language, from every generation.

Love

Every person who walks through our doors is welcomed as Christ.

Discipleship

We grow together through teaching, mentoring, and prayer.

07 Our Leaders

Meet Our Leadership

Dedicated shepherds serving our congregation with wisdom and love.

Rev. Kenneth Mwangi
Rev. Kenneth Mwangi
Vicar

Leading our parish with a heart for prayer, teaching, and pastoral care.

Rev. Hellen
Rev. Hellen
Assisting Priest

Serving alongside the Vicar in ministry, worship, and pastoral care.

Parish Vice Chairperson
Parish Vice Chairperson
Parish Council

Supporting the Vicar and Parish Council in leadership and coordination.

08 Our School

ACK Thika Memorial Church School

One of our church's most treasured departments — nurturing learners academically, spiritually, and socially from ECDE through Junior School.

A Ministry of the Church

ACK Thika Memorial Church School is owned and run by the church as part of its mission to love God and love people — shaping future citizens through sound academics and sound spiritual values.

The school management, parents, and teachers all contribute to producing great future citizens through dedication to excellence and adherence to Christian values.

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ECDE

Foundation-stage learning through exploration and discovery, helping children build understanding of the world around them.

Primary Level

A holistic and balanced education where management, parents, and teachers work together to shape great future citizens.

Junior School

Spacious classrooms, modern computer and music labs, and diverse extracurriculars preparing learners for senior school.

Come Worship With Us

"Loving God and Loving People"

Whether you're a long-time member or visiting for the first time, there's a place for you at ACK Emmanuel Memorial Church Thika. Join us this Sunday.

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