The 6pm service: Where worship in 17th century style still thrives

The 6pm service: Where worship in 17th century style still thrives

The service typically draws between 70 and 100 people, a figure Reverend Njoroge says has remained fairly consistent over the years.

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For many people, Sunday evening is a time to squeeze in last-minute errands, rush home from an outing, or prepare for the demands of another working week. But at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, the pace is noticeably different.

Congregants casually trickle in one by one and spread out across the pews at their leisure. There is no jostling for seats, no rush to squeeze into a row, no pressure to settle in before the service begins. Some spend a few moments in quiet prayer or reflection.

In brief

Time flies with great content! Renew in to keep enjoying all our premium content. For many people, Sunday evening is a time to squeeze in last-minute errands, rush home from an outing, or prepare for the demands of another working week. Some spend a few moments in quiet prayer or reflection.

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