Delegates from other countries other than Brazil attended the recent Lutheran youth gathering in Brazil. For Guatemalan Pablo S. Gudiel, the friendly meeting enabled young Christians to discuss their global mission. …
Our first stop was the Model Village, on a hilltop above the town of Gressier, approximately one hour to the West of Port-au-Prince. The Gressier Model Village is composed of 150 single family homes, an office, and a community area.
I’ve worked in Honduras over many years since the late 90s, working in emergency response and as a photojournalist. Recently I went to visit some of the areas that were worst hit by the double hurricanes in…
“Dot not be afraid, I bring you good news!” (Luke 2:10-11)
Hosted by the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IELCB), which is celebrating “200 years of Lutheran presence” this year, the Leadership Conference of the Americas (COL) will bring together church leaders, women and youth from LWF member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.
COL will explore the following themes:
The relationship of fear and hope in the Bible
God’s promise and God’s covenant with his people in our times
The contribution of Lutheran theology
Our churches as spaces where fear gives way to hope.
Our churches as heralds of Good News
Youth and women from the regions will meet on 14 April where they will share their views and perspectives on the theme.
Visits to the training institute Faculdades EST and the Gender and Religion Program (Programa de Género y Religión) of its Sustainability Institute (InS) are also part of the agenda.
