District Head
Rev. Barikiel Bura Panga
Contacts:
Phone: 0754 879 245
Email: kjimbolakaratu@gmail.com
Retired Heads of District
- Rev. Gabriel Q. Bayda
- Rev. Yothan Baha
- Rev. Israel Y. Natse
- Rev. Samweli Slaa Naaman
Karatu District
Karatu District is one of the five districts within the ELCT Northern Diocese. It was established on September 27–28, 1972. The first parish leader was Rev. Gabriel Q. Bayda, who was consecrated at the Oldeani congregation, Qunis sub-parish, on February 4, 1973. The consecration service was conducted by The Honorable Bishop Dr. Stephano R. Moshi.
Karatu district has 15 parishes and 70 sub-parishes. According to the 2024 membership statistics, Karatu district has a total of 28,909 members, comprising: Women: 15,885 (55%) and Men: 13,024 (45%)
PARTNERSHIPS
Karatu District has relationships with various friends both within and outside the country. These friends include:
- The Altdorf Parish in Germany
- Food for His Children Tanzania – supporters of the children’s feeding project from the USA
- Kids at Heart (Children at Heart)
Additionally, each parish in Karatu District has a partner parish in Altdorf.
SERVICES OFFERED IN KARatu PARISH
- Karatu Lutheran Hospital (Designated District Hospital for Karatu District)
- Karatu Health College
- Karatu VTC (Vocational Training Centre)
- Karatu Lutheran Hostel
- Karatu Lutheran Estate (Farm)