Mpigi. A three-day prayer and fasting gathering dubbed the Resurrection Camp is scheduled to take place during the Easter Triduum as Christians prepare to commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The event will run from Holy Thursday through Good Friday to Holy Saturday and will be hosted at Zion Pursuers Prayer Mountain in Mpigi District, a venue dedicated to the pursuers.
The Resurrection Camp is intended to offer believers an opportunity for spiritual reflection, repentance and renewal ahead of Easter Sunday.
Open to the Public
The gathering will be open to all, with free entrance throughout the three days, participants will be provided with free accommodation at the prayer mountain, and that the breaking of the fast on the final day (Holy Saturday) will also be catered for at no cost.
Attendees are, however, advised to come with their personal belongings, including bedding and other necessities, to support their stay during the retreat.
Venue and Hosts
Zion Pursuers Prayer Mountain has in recent years attracted worshippers seeking quiet spaces for extended prayer and fasting. “a home of God seekers,” drawing participants from different parts of the country.
The Resurrection Camp will be hosted by Dr Charles Kiyaga and Jessica Kiyaga, who said the programme is aimed at helping believers deepen their faith during what is considered the most solemn period of the Christian calendar.
The camp will centre on prayer, fasting and teaching aligned with these themes, encouraging participants to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice, forgiveness and new life.
They urged believers from all denominations to attend, describing the camp as a time of unity and spiritual preparation as Easter approaches.