Northern Great Lakes Synod- Eastern and Coastal Diocese of Tanzania
Partners in the Gospel since 1991
STATISTICS:

NGLS
94 Congregations,
137 Pastors,
41,000 members

ECD
52 Congregations,
67 Pastors, 83 Evangelists,
45 Parish Workers,
67,000 members
 
Our partnership with the Eastern and Coastal Diocese of Tanzania (ECD) began in 1991.  It was a unlikely match with a rural 94 congregation Synod in the Midwest and a large urban Diocese serving 52  parishes with many subparishes in the largest city in Tanzania.  It has proven to be a true blessing to all who have participated in the activities of the partnership. 

The Kijitonyama Choir ministered to our synod in May, 2007 (click image to enlarge)
Newly elected Bishop of the ELCT, Alex Malasusa, at home with his youngest child, Mercy. He will continue as Bishop of the ECD, as well as assume the role of national church leader.
   

Our Companion Synod relationship owes much to the dedication and tireless efforts
of Bob and Deloris Langseth of Calument, Michigan
 

Our Mission,  "To   participate in each other's life and mission through communication, learning and prayer." (Romans 1:12., "That you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith").

 

 
For information about the various projects of the Companion Synod Program,
click on the appropriate link on the left menu