CoU abolishes wreaths for tree-planting at burials in environmental protection drive

Church of Uganda abolishes laying of wreaths at funerals

The Anglican Church in Uganda has announced the discontinuation of the practice of laying wreaths on caskets at funerals across the province. Instead of the flowers, the Church will focus on planting trees at funerals, which it says will better preserve the memories of the departed while conserving the environment.  The move is rooted in the Church’s new strategic plan to promote environmental protection and mitigate climate change effects. New …

‘Growing Hope: Church Action for Sustainable Land Use’ Webinar Available to View - Operation Noah

On Monday 24 March we relaunched our campaign on Church Land Use for climate and nature benefit. The webinar introduced our Church Land Use vision document and promoted our resources which include exciting case studies from Church landholders. Our guest speakers were drawn from the resource case studies and brought a wonderful range of experiences to motivate us about what can be done, even at a small local scale. …

CoU abolishes wreaths for tree-planting at burials in environmental protection drive

Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu signing at the poster for Church of Uganda Strategic Planning Framework 2026-2030. PHOTO URN KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has abolished the practice of laying wreaths on caskets during burials in favour of planting trees, as a strategic intervention to promote the protection of the environment. In a new Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, approved during a joint session of the…