KIGALI, RWANDA — United African Institute of Technology has launched a weekly Friday Chapel program, bringing all UAIT students and faculty together in the Main Hall for praise and worship, prayer, preaching, and fellowship.

The first official service was held as UAIT began its second trimester. Vice Chancellor Dr Chang Ki Lee attended the service to mark the beginning of this new weekly gathering and to encourage the UAIT community as the trimester gets underway.

UAIT Chapel Vision

“Building not only skilled professionals, but also Christ-centered leaders with character, purpose, wisdom, and compassion.”

UAIT Chapel Motto

“Faith. Character. Leadership. Purpose.”

A Weekly Gathering for the UAIT Community

Every Friday, students and faculty will meet in the UAIT Main Hall to worship together, receive the preaching, pray, and share in Christian fellowship. The chapel is designed to support the whole formation of UAIT students alongside their academic and professional training.

UAIT faculty and leaders attending the Friday Chapel program

UAIT faculty and leaders participate in the opening Friday Chapel service.

Pianist accompanying worship at the UAIT Friday Chapel

Music helps lead the congregation in praise and worship.

UAIT Vice Chancellor speaking at the Friday Chapel service

The Vice Chancellor addresses the UAIT community during the service.

UAIT students leading praise and worship

Students lead the congregation in praise and worship.

The UAIT Chapel Structure

Each Friday service follows a clear order that gives the congregation time to recite Scripture, worship, pray, listen to the Word, share, and close in blessing.

ProgramLed by
Scripture Recitation – Psalm 119:9Congregation
Praise & WorshipCongregation
Representative PrayerIn Order
AnnouncementsAnnouncer
Scripture ReadingCongregation
PreachingPastor Lee
Bible Sharing & FellowshipCongregation
Closing PraiseCongregation
BenedictionPreacher

Through this weekly rhythm, UAIT hopes to cultivate a community where faith shapes character, leadership is guided by wisdom, and every student is encouraged to live with purpose and compassion.

Faith. Character. Leadership. Purpose.

UAIT's Friday Chapel program begins a new weekly tradition of worship, learning, and fellowship for the whole university community.