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Whether it's your first time or you're returning home, you are welcome at St. Stephen's.
What to Expect
Worship in the Anglican Tradition
Our services follow the Anglican Church of Kenya liturgy, with hymns led by the Cathedral choirs, Bible readings, a sermon, prayers and — on scheduled Sundays — Holy Communion.
Sunday worship
7:00, 9:00, 11:00 am in the Main Sanctuary.
Deaf service
Sign language ministry every Sunday in the Old Sanctuary.
Children & youth
Sunday School during services, plus Youth and Teens congregations.
Watch online
Sunday services stream live on our Facebook page.
Find Us
Location & Contact
ACK St. Stephen's Cathedral Kisumu
Got Huma Road, Kondele
P.O. Box 43 – 40100, Kisumu, Kenya
Plus Code: VQR3+QM3Type this into Google Maps to navigate straight to the Cathedral.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What time are Sunday services at St. Stephen's Cathedral Kisumu?
There are three adult services every Sunday in the Main Sanctuary: 7:00–8:30 am, 9:00–10:30 am and 11:00 am–12:30 pm. The Youth Service runs 8:00–10:00 am and the Deaf Service 10:30 am–12:30 pm in the Old Sanctuary, with Teens and Sunday School congregations alongside.
Is there a mid-week service?
Yes. A Wednesday mid-week service with Holy Communion is held from 8:00 to 9:00 am and from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
When is Holy Communion celebrated?
Holy Communion rotates between congregations: the 9:00 am service on the 1st Sunday, the 7:00 am and 11:00 am services on the 2nd Sunday, the 8:00 am Youth Service on the 3rd Sunday, the 10:30 am Deaf Service on the 4th Sunday, and at the Wednesday mid-week services.
Is there a service for Deaf worshippers?
Yes. The Deaf Service is held every Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Old Sanctuary, with dedicated sign language ministry.
Do you have a Sunday School for children?
Yes. Sunday School runs during the 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am services, so children learn in a safe, joyful environment while parents worship.
Can I watch services online?
Sunday services are streamed live on the Cathedral's Facebook page, facebook.com/ststephenscathedralksm.
How can I give tithes and offerings?
Use M-Pesa Paybill 827450 with the account name for your gift (for example "Tithe/Offering", "Development" or "Welfare"), or make a bank transfer to the accounts listed on our Give page.
How do I arrange a baptism, wedding or pastoral visit?
Please contact the Cathedral office by phone on 0115 162 026 or email ststephenscathedral1@gmail.com, or send a message through our Contact page, and a member of the clergy will get back to you.
How do I join a ministry or fellowship?
Everyone is welcome to join a ministry — KAMA, Mothers Union, Youth & KAYO, Sunday School, Music & Choir, the Deaf Ministry or the Widows Ministry. Speak to the coordinating minister after a service or contact the Cathedral office.
Why is the Cathedral called "Komulo"?
St. Stephen's Cathedral was first built in 1913 by Anglican missionaries. It is known locally as "Komulo" in honour of its pioneer priest, Rev. Reuben Omulo, and today it is the seat of the Diocese of Maseno South.
Which Anglican church can I attend in Kisumu?
ACK St. Stephen's Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Kisumu and the mother church of the Diocese of Maseno South. Visitors are welcome at any Sunday service — 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am in the Main Sanctuary, the 8:00 am Youth Service, or the 10:30 am Deaf Service in the Old Sanctuary.
Is St. Stephen’s Cathedral part of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK)?
Yes. St. Stephen's Cathedral Kisumu is a parish of the Anglican Church of Kenya and is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Maseno South, which it has served since the diocese was formed. The Cathedral itself dates back to 1913.