Fr. Art Cavitt leads us as celebrant in Sunday mass and commissioning ceremonies.

Returning participants stop by the table to see themselves featured in last years video of Kujenga VII!

Participants plan how they will present leadership and christian response to difficult situations

Sunday Morning... Workshops continued. This time we invite the Kujenga participants to demonstrate what they've learned about leadership in situation skits.

Fun was had by all at the dance party saturday night!

Young adults share their blessings of of song and dance at the talent show.

Br. Benedict opens the Kujenga VII Faith sharing session, reminding the participants to be greatful for God's blessings and to use the faith sharing as a way to build each other up as we are all brothers and sisters in Christ.

Boy to Men session. The you men participants learn about what it is to be a Man of God.

Girls to Women session. The young women of Kujenga learn about how the media can promote a negative image of African American women.

Participants shared their plans to go back to their community and be leaders. They also shared their plans to be come great leaders in the future.

Tony Neal teaches the Kujenga participants about the five Ps of leadership and what role models are present in their lives and what characteristics they have.

All were welcome to dance and give God praise!

Lwanga Center leadership enjoying the music!

Happy Hands praise dance.

Happy Hands praise dance.

Happy Hands shared powerful and spirit filled poetry.

Saturday morning started with leadership workshops where the Kujenga VII participants discussed what it takes to be a leader, what leadership skills they have, and how they will go forth in their communities, family, church, and demonstrate leadership.

Our Cultural celebration was a beautiful time with 'Happy Hands.' They shared their gifts of poetry and drums with the Kujenga VIII participants. As you can see some youth joined in with Happy Hands! Its all about being involved and being leaders here at Kujenga!

Young adults share their youth testimony on how the FIRE is in them!

The youth are put in Kujenga Families. We pick Swahili names in honor and reflection of our African heritage. The participants are then asked to share their Swahili names in artistic expression. All participants are encouraged to participate in creation of their family poster. Here you will see Kujenga families presenting their posters.

Jane Wexler Brown, Executive Director of the Lwanga Center, welcomes this years participants and expresses her excitement to see all the familiar and new faces at Kujenga VIII. She expresses her gratitude for the planning committee and all those who make Kujenga possible.

The youth and young adults from our family leaders and planning committee led us in scripture during opening ceremonies.

Our opening ceremonies included the placing of stoles on the young adult leaders and elders. We call upon these leaders to guide and support the participants throughout the weekend.

After registration the participants participated in group mixers and personality quizzes. The results from these quizzes will be referenced throughout the weekend to show how the young adults that not matter what type of person you are you can still be a leader!!

Kujenga VIII Is Under way...

Kujenga began with a good times of fellow ship and ceremony. Friday evening we focus on the principals of Kujenga. The Holy Spirit, Leadership, and our history.