History
The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) is one of the first churches in Ba ga Maidi. The first church building was erected in Manthe in 1886, just one year after the founding of the NICC.
The church was originally known as the London Missionary Society (LMS) church. Under the leadership of Mr Phillip Gaerobale Mocwiri, the church expanded and established additional buildings in other areas, including Picong.
Growth and Expansion
From its humble beginnings in Manthe, the LMS church (now UCCSA) grew to become one of the most established churches in the Ba Ga Maidi community. The leadership of Mr Phillip Gaerobale Mocwiri was instrumental in the expansion of the church to communities beyond Manthe.
The church in Picong became an important centre for worship and community gathering, serving the spiritual needs of the growing Ba Ga Maidi community in the area.
Legacy
The UCCSA continues to serve the Ba Ga Maidi community today, carrying forward the missionary legacy while being rooted in the local community’s culture and traditions. The original church building in Manthe remains a historic landmark.