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Rusumo falls, Rwanda, Tanzania border. Photo: Rev. John Rutsindintwarane

Finding Hope in 2014: An Anniversary in Rwanda and Tanzania

By Rev. John Rutsindintwarane

This year, Rwanda marked the 20th year since the genocide in that country in 1994.

It may seem to be a long time, but my memory is still fresh: when I witnessed more than 700,000 Rwandan refugees…

LWF Council member Ms Phiona Uwase, Lutheran Church of Rwanda, is a volunteer at the It’s Possible Foundation in Kigali. She is one of the 37 people who have completed the LWF training on theology, gender justice, and leadership education. Photo: Private

New skills to lead and advocate for gender justice

Two participants in the LWF training program on theology, leadership, and gender justice share how newly acquired skills and knowledge advance their work in the church and community.

Evangelists who graduated from the Theological Education and Leadership Development (TELD) program of the Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR). Photo: TELD

Rwanda: Stepping up theological training of evangelists and pastors

Church growth and stricter government regulations regarding the training of pastors are reasons for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda to prioritize theological education.

Peace Messengers Rwanda - presentation — Wondmagegn Udessa, Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, gives a presentation to fellow Peace Messengers about peace building in Ethiopia. Photo: LWF/S. Sullivan

Celebrating unity and diversity as Peace Messengers

Advent is a time to focus on the coming of the Prince of Peace. Youth from LWF member churches recently participated in a Peace Messengers training in Rwanda, and shared their stories.

Tree plantation in the Matimba parish of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rwanda. Photo: LWF/J. Brummer

Rwanda Lutheran Church Project Builds Schools, Resource Centers with Local Resources

DMD Supported Project Provides Training in Income-Generating Saving and Credit Schemes

(LWI) – A project run by The Lutheran World Federation member (LWF) church in Rwanda with support from the Department for Mission and…

Lutherans in Rwanda sing and dance during celebrations at Kirehe parish to mark the 25th anniversary of the founding of their church. All photos: Neng'ida Johaness-Lairumbe/ELCT

Lutherans in Rwanda celebrate Silver Jubilee

LWF General Secretary Junge joins inauguration of new churches and theological seminary

(LWI) – The Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its…

2020 New Year Message: So that all have life in abundance

“In times of exclusionary populism, silence is never an option”

(LWI) - In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Unexpected joy during an unprecedented Christmas

LWF President Musa shared LWF’s 2020 Christmas Message

(LWI) – In a Christmas season marked by uncertainty and fear from the unfamiliar and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians are invited to trust in the promise…