Just 12 miles from Kampala, along the busy Entebbe Road, stands the quiet community of Namulanda. A short distance from the highway, tucked away about 300 metres into the trading centre, is the modest St. Barnabas Namulanda Church of Uganda—a place where ordinary people gather every Sunday in search of hope, fellowship and God's word.
On Sunday, 26th July 2026, the church came alive as worshippers streamed in from all directions. Some walked gracefully through the neighbourhood, others arrived on motorcycles, while a few drove in with their families. Despite their different backgrounds and means of transport, they were united by one purpose—to worship God and celebrate St. Mary Magdalene's Day, the patronal celebration of the Christian Women Fellowship (CWF).
The day's guest preacher, Mubuulizi Rose Kyofuna Afaayo, a Lay Reader from St. Mark's Church of Uganda, Zzana, captivated the congregation with a moving message about one of the Bible's most remarkable women.
Drawing from Luke 8:1–3, Mubuulizi Rose described Mary Magdalene as a living testimony that no life is beyond God's power to restore. She explained that the Church of Uganda honours Mary Magdalene as the patron saint of the Christian Women Fellowship because her life demonstrates the transforming grace of God.
"Mary is a school of spiritual restoration," she said, encouraging worshippers to believe that no past is too broken for Christ to redeem.
She explained that Mary came from Magdala, a prosperous fishing town, and that before encountering Jesus, she lived a troubled life.
According to the biblical account, Jesus delivered her from seven demons, marking the beginning of a complete transformation. From that moment, Mary abandoned her former way of life and devoted herself entirely to following Christ.
Mubuulizi Rose reminded the congregation that while fear caused many of Jesus' disciples to flee during His crucifixion, Mary Magdalene remained faithful. She stood at the cross, witnessed His burial, and became the first person to encounter the risen Christ. Her unwavering devotion, she said, was born out of deep gratitude for what Jesus had done in her life.
"She stayed because she understood the value of her salvation," the preacher noted. "Her story teaches us that those who truly experience God's grace remain faithful even in difficult moments."
The message resonated deeply with many in the congregation, especially members of the Christian Women Fellowship, who celebrated their patron saint not merely as a historical figure but as an example of courage, faithfulness and transformed living.
Beyond the celebration, the church continues to impact the local community through practical initiatives.
St. Barnabas Namulanda is currently undertaking a CWF decoration project while also supporting a youth income-generating venture that hires out event chairs and tables.
Speaking after the service, Mubuulizi David Bulega Sekitooleko appealed to worshippers and well-wishers to support the Christian Women Fellowship in its ongoing projects, saying their contributions would strengthen both the ministry and the church's service to the community.
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