By Juma Theophilus, Bachelor of Pharmacy.

The Catholic church has been home to my Christian nourishment and empowerment since I was born. Born and raised in a staunch Christian catholic family, I always looked forward to Sundays, when I would wear my best clothes and accompany my grandmother to church. That is, however, not all. If my memory serves me right, I remember that every Wednesday afternoon was a time for prayers which I later understood to be a Small Christian Community (SCC).

The word stems from a Swahili word, kujumuika, which means to gather for a particular course. Therefore, in this case, our gathering was for sharing the word and singing. I consolidated my memories and experiences from a village in Bungoma County, in the Western region of Kenya. I attended Mateka Sub Parish today, Kimatuni Parish, in the extensive Bungoma Diocese…………….Read More >