WCC news: WCC gives thanks for a century of witness from Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay shared a goodwill message at the Centennial Convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, which will be held 19–23 February. Choir members sing as Sunday service is celebrated in what is known locally as the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a congregation of some 300 people. Photo: Albin Hillert/LWF 19 February 2025 “On this historic occasion of your centennial convention, I join you in giving thanks to God for a century of faithful witness and service to God and humanity,” shared Pillay. “Your steadfast commitment to healing, reconciliation, and justice amid hardship is a testimony to the power of faith in action.” Pillay also shared that the World Council of Churches deeply values the contributions of the ecumenical movement. “May this convention renew your strength and deepen your resolve to be one in Christ, bearing witness to His love in Nigeria and beyond,” the message concluded.  WCC goodwill message at the Centennial Convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches Chemin du Pommier 42 Kyoto Building Le Grand-Saconnex CH-1218 Switzerland