Since 2003, our MNO Synod has been blessed to have a global companion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon (EELC). This relationship had its beginnings when we got to know Pastor Etienne Fomgbami and family, who came to be missionaries to us from the Cameroon. Our continuing relationship is one based on praying for one another, visiting one another, and on joint ministry priorities that are beneficial to both of our churches. Over the years, we have been blessed to have a number of people from our synod visit and work with our partners in Cameroon, as well as [...]

Synod staff and members of the MNO Synod Global Mission Committee participated in the Sudan Mission Centennial--the celebration of 100 years of Lutheran ministry and presence in what is now Cameroon and Central African Republic (CAR)--hosted by ELCA Global Service in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. The event was attended by various groups who have history and connection with Cameroon and CAR. The bishop of the church in Cameroon and the president of the church in CAR were present via technology. Over 125 people came together at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN) for a weekend of learning, listening and worship. Centred [...]

As part of our global companion relationship with the EELC (Cameroon), representatives of the Global Mission Committee will be traveling to Minneapolis to participate in the Sudan Mission Centennial Celebration--reflecting on 100 years of ministry in what is now Cameroon and Central African Republic. If you would like to connect to this event, here is the information: On Saturday, July 8th, at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Cameroon Time. https://www.luthersem.edu/live/ On Sunday, July 9th, at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, from 10:30 to [...]

In our companion synod relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon (EELC), one of the areas of focus has been supporting women in leadership--and particularly women who are called to ordained ministry in the EELC.  This has been the focus of several trips to Cameroon, and a number of the ordained women in the MNO Synod have had online conversations with their counterparts in Cameroon. Recently, we have learned that one of the ordained women from Cameroon is pursuing further education in Canada (at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo, ON).  To encourage her learning and formation, the Global Mission Committee has [...]

Beginning Jan 14, Bishop Jason, along with all of the ELCIC bishops, will be embarking on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This pilgrimage is a time for prayer, reflection, learning, and worship. It is an opportunity for Bishop Jason to connect on a deeper level with the life and ministry of Jesus, and the story of God in lives, by walking where Jesus walked. During this time the bishops will visit some of the work of the Lutheran World Federation in the region and visit some ministries of our partners, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land [...]