The Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) joins and fully supports the statement issued by the leaders of the member churches of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) during this important moment in our nation’s life. The statement reminds…
The Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) today welcomed a delegation from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Mission (FELM) for a meaningful engagement at the LUCSA offices. The delegation which included Tero Norjanen, Director International Coorperation and Teresa Juhaninmaki Regional Director…
As South Africa takes on the presidency of the G20, faith leaders from across the country gathered with the Minister of Finance to deliver a united message: it is time to transform debt into hope. The meeting included representatives from…
Second Peace-Building Workshop Empowers Leaders to Act Locally The second Peace-Building Workshop, hosted by LUCSA, brought together church leaders for an important conversation on transforming conflict into opportunities for healing. The session was facilitated by Rev. Dr. Jele, Director of…
From 13 to 17 May 2025, church leaders from across Africa gathered in Kigali, Rwanda for the Africa Regional Leadership Conference (ARLC), hosted by the Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) under the theme: “Inspired by Hope to Thriving Churches.” The…
As part of its continued commitment to strengthening leadership within the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa, LUCSA is hosting an advanced-level pastoral training session focused on psychosocial support, personal renewal, and ministry development. This gathering is a follow-up to an…
LUCSA Condemns the Department of Education’s Failure to Deliver Justice for CweCwe It is with heavy hearts that we are following the development at Matatiele Bergview College. As LUCSA, we are in full support of the #JusticeforCwecwe protests and the…
Lenten Devotion 1: Waiting with Rizpah Our liturgical journey, which began on the first Sunday of Advent, continues. We move forward in an ever-opening spiral, drawing closer to the heart … Our liturgical journey, which began on the first Sunday…
A United Prayer for Peace in Mozambique
On 20 November…
