About Us
About Ushirika wa Neema Convent
Ushirika wa neema (a community of grace), is a community of sisters in the Evangelica Lutheran Church in Tanzania Northern Diocese, Moshi Tanzania.
Ushirika wa Neema is located in Longui ‘A’ Village, one km from KCMC referral hospital along Kibosho road.
Ushirika wa neema was established in 1979 as two sisters: Sr Gisela Kusch and Sr. Dietlinde Hoffman);from Augsburg sisterhood in German came to Moshi to help in starting the sister hood in the Northern Diocese. The 1st 10 African girls to join this sister hood was in 1980: and Reverend Aaron Urio was appointed by the Bishop to become the firts Director of Ushirika wa Neema.
Our Mission
To have committed sisters serving as deaconesses in the church; following the exemplary life of Jesus
Our Vision
A community with joyful Deaconesses; lead by the love of Christ, who have given their total life to serve int the church and community with all their talents, time and resources.