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Smallest church in the world

Meet the world's Smallest church

There are times when you visit a place and it turns out to be a disappointment. Biku Recreation Centre, situated on Biku Hill, 18km from Nebbi town, is not even close to such place. Apart from its jaw-dropping beauty, the hill boasts of what could be the smallest chapel in the world, standing at a height of 8ft and a width of about 2.5metres. The place of worship can only accommodate three people, including the preacher.

I will always remember the way I sweated behind the steering wheel as I carefully drove through the bumpy narrow road leading to Biku from Nebbi. Together with Mubiru, a colleague and Godfrey, a friend, we were on a UN Programme-mission to rediscover Biku. The damp and heat of February 28th 2015 seeped through my suede jacket, causing my pores to unleash rivers of sweat that soaked my T-shirt. But I was grateful for the fresh air. It was cooler inside the car. Every progress of the journey drove us to more scenic sights and sounds of the valley rivers along the corridors of Nebbi’s rolling hills.

Sylvester Ochopi, the caretaker, walked to the parking lot to welcome us to rest in the shade surrounded by lush flowers. He told us that the centre’s history dates back to 1996, when Pastor Song, a Korean, together with his Lordship Henry Luke Orombi, the retired Archbishop of Church of the Uganda, founded it.

“The centre’s ministry is focused on spiritual healing for individuals and church groups. It is hoped that those who come here will be able to meet with God in a special way, receive a vision for their future and to become bold soldiers for the gospel,” Ochopi explained.