Iglesia Luterana Costarricense
The Costa Rican Lutheran Church officially opened on June 28, 2012 the installation of solar panels at its headquarters in Paso Ancho, which was put in place to address the threat of climate change and its consequences for the biosphere, and especially the most impoverished people of the earth.
This year the celebration for Reformation Day took place throughout ILCO’s communities, where members of our partner churches of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) were invited to a day of celebration and communion to honor the 494 years of Protestant Reformation.
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The participants enjoyed an afternoon of activities and church programs with special guests like actor Marco Palma, a youth theatre group from Sarapiqui, Melara Family, and the musical group, Mix of Elements. They also participated in games with Soccer for Life.
A delegation from Zion and Canyon Lake Churches in San Antonio, Texas visited Costa Rica in order to participate in activities related to indigenous matters, like the production of artisan crafts, a work project, and sharing communion.
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The Zion delegation is part of the Southwest Texas Synod, and along with ILCO has created ties of brotherhood based on an open dialogue and hospitality. The visit was part of an exchange of experiences to encourage strengthening the relationship and future events related to Global Missions.
ILCO has been promoting the production of artisan handicrafts in our communities of faith with the goal of opening new commercial spaces in which marginalized families can improve their quality of life.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the United States of America (ELCA) held a new Global Mission Gathering that was held at Zion Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX. Lutheran leaders met to discuss and continue the important work of global action in order to strengthen the relationships with the Lutheran community worldwide.
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The theme of this event was "Inspiring Leaders" and experts, leaders, and special guests were invited to share experiences and practical resources in order to continue the work of integrating local and global ministries.