Companions in Christ

Kifula Parish

Mwanga Diocese

Evangelical Lutheran Church In Tanzania

Faith Lutheran Church has been in a companion relationship with the Kifula Parish since 2003.  This Companion relationship exists for the purpose of strengthening one another for life and mission within the body of Christ.   

Through prayer, study, communication, and exchange of persons and resources, it offers mutual benefit for our respective churches. It opens our eyes to the global challenge that Christ sets before us, calling us to deepen our commitment and discipleship as communities of faith and as individual disciples.

Companions in Christ
Trip to Kifula Parish

Pastor Carlson will be leading a trip to Kifula Parish in Tanzania June 22 - July 2, 2026. The purpose of the trip is to strengthen one another for life and mission within the body of Christ. Through prayer, study, communication, and exchange of persons and resources, it offers mutual benefit for our respective churches.

Please pray for the following who are visiting Kifula on Faith’s behalf:
Mike Gaul & Ann Taylor, Jim & Judy Heseman, Tom & Judy Quick, Zach Rohlwing, Michelle Wood, and Pastor Carlson.

Congregation members are invited to write letters of greeting that our friends will share with our partners. In addition to a greeting, please share a bit about yourself and include a photo. Visit the letter writing station in the Commons before/after worship the next few weekends. You may also drop off your letter in an envelope at the church office, or you can email your greeting to Pastor Carlson at eric@faithlc.org. The deadline is Thursday, June 18. Visit faithlc.org/kifula to learn more about our companionship with Kifula Parish.

Carlson Kifula Visit

Pastor Eric Carlson visited our friends at Kifula Parish in June 2025. This visit was part of his sabbatical. A congregational trip to Kifula is in the works for Summer 2026. Click the button below to read his travel journal and view photos and videos of his time with our Tanzanian siblings in Christ.

Kifula Updates

Below are links to photos that have been shared by our friends at Kifula.