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![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: People come and go following Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.34dsrE1k3Y/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000.34dsrE1k3Y.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman lifts up her hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000eA85Os29brg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000eA85Os29brg.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A children's shoe rests on one of the pews 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000QaHeUo1KYsg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000QaHeUo1KYsg.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man lifts up his hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000xZq1qtxODFQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000xZq1qtxODFQ.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Women rest their hands in prayer on the pews before them 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000aU9R7KD0jkc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000aU9R7KD0jkc.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Women play the drums 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Qfr2MH8qAXM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Qfr2MH8qAXM.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000MnaHw.jPgUM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000MnaHw.jPgUM.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Tailor Samuel Dada works at the sewing machine in his shop at the Garki International Market in Abuja. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000lqGqAbgKrcQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000lqGqAbgKrcQ.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Women pictured by their shop at the Garki International Market in Abuja. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000LbEwbihVyxs/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000LbEwbihVyxs.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman reads the Bible as Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_mqAzszgjAY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000_mqAzszgjAY.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Local pastor Rev. Nicodemus Ozuma pictured outside church following Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000wcZlKTg.De0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000wcZlKTg.De0.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants – women, men, visitors and locals – join hands at the closing of Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001nzc4Uinexo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00001nzc4Uinexo.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A group of men join hands in prayer at the closing of Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TsTta.EVM7Y/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000TsTta.EVM7Y.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A group of men join hands in prayer at the closing of Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cYiaFyQn8qc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000cYiaFyQn8qc.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A young boy rests his hand on one of the pews 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000XFStQaGyIVo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000XFStQaGyIVo.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Plants grow in a staircase as a construction site in Garki, Abuja, site of a future church building for the Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000pD0w7xT64m8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000pD0w7xT64m8.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman lifts up her hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.sAy5NlkYxk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000.sAy5NlkYxk.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pray during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000O7UyUcaiA7U/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000O7UyUcaiA7U.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A young girl sits in a woman's lap during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000qXhdTRsUeZM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000qXhdTRsUeZM.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Local pastor Rev. Nicodemus Ozuma leads Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000o6kITFZn9Ck/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000o6kITFZn9Ck.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Staff from the Lutheran World Federation communion office pictured joining the local congregation in worship 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000nZ4mq7INZbw/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000nZ4mq7INZbw.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants close their eyes in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Q_PLVZj0Ias/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Q_PLVZj0Ias.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Staff from the Lutheran World Federation communion office pictured joining the local congregation in worship 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. Here, LWF staff Savanna Sullivan. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tTwpxVTFTOE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tTwpxVTFTOE.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman lifts up her hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000nEb1XNy.3WY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000nEb1XNy.3WY.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman lifts up her hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Flp33Dmwa2k/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Flp33Dmwa2k.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Denis Rakotozafy of the Malagasy Lutheran Church pictured alongside staff of the Lutheran World Federation communion office in Geneva as they join Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00008o9_WoXndQE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00008o9_WoXndQE.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man lifts up his hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cJu.U8NPK58/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000cJu.U8NPK58.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured praying during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tQBA4OkZ7Co/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tQBA4OkZ7Co.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured praying during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TiwlI_GN7gg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000TiwlI_GN7gg.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured praying during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tEWQdUXEZB4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tEWQdUXEZB4.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Local pastor Rev. Nicodemus Ozuma leads Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000OJX5ir.t67E/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000OJX5ir.t67E.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Local pastor Rev. Nicodemus Ozuma leads Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000HIIM6_xM3fU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000HIIM6_xM3fU.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man raises his hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000z2qpjde.FIU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000z2qpjde.FIU.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tBHi4h1feIk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tBHi4h1feIk.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00002AaJvoWDvjA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00002AaJvoWDvjA.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutheran World Federation regional secretary for Africa Rev. Dr Samuel Dawai shares greetings 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000P1CEqmKHN3s/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000P1CEqmKHN3s.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutheran World Federation regional secretary for Africa Rev. Dr Samuel Dawai shares greetings 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000WfwwzDheWb0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000WfwwzDheWb0.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000RjtcnYUeYmc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000RjtcnYUeYmc.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Local congregant and Lutheran World Federation council member Eng. Ishaya Nuhu of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria speaks during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000n0HRfJwrgFk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000n0HRfJwrgFk.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man tends to a young girl sitting in his lap during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000t2.BEko28R4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000t2.BEko28R4.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A children's shoe rests on one of the pews 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000UAz4QXDfUgc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000UAz4QXDfUgc.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000LVw4ereYk5I/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000LVw4ereYk5I.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Visitors from the Lutheran World Federation communion office pictured joining the local congregation in worship 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cT9gxMOU_CM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000cT9gxMOU_CM.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man folds his hands in prayer during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jRmRomk82YQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000jRmRomk82YQ.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A band plays and dances 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000IfXg3R9IGcc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000IfXg3R9IGcc.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Congregants pictured 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tkilUH5Q1lI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tkilUH5Q1lI.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man plays a percussion instrument 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00004oNcxk.wbLU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00004oNcxk.wbLU.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A man reads the Bible during Sunday service 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Sh7DES1AYFY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Sh7DES1AYFY.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Women play the drums 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000s5Jseu2Ydo4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000s5Jseu2Ydo4.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000OAxRRpi.76c/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000OAxRRpi.76c.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000tILXLzgFYY4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000tILXLzgFYY4.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000dilc3iMffsI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000dilc3iMffsI.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Women 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000PqCfAXOdetY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000PqCfAXOdetY.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman sings 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000d4uyNO_qGeU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000d4uyNO_qGeU.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: A woman sings 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. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000sRJubTwhSZg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000sRJubTwhSZg.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: View from the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000p2XJSL2J4SA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000p2XJSL2J4SA.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Barbed wire pictured at the fence of the compound surrounding the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a congregation of some 300 people. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000is.6ph3dF_s/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000is.6ph3dF_s.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Barbed wire pictured at the fence of the compound surrounding the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a congregation of some 300 people. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000MMD0ev4xyoE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000MMD0ev4xyoE.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Barbed wire pictured at the fence of the compound surrounding the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a congregation of some 300 people. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000JswytppQ.Uk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000JswytppQ.Uk.jpg)
![22 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Barbed wire pictured at the fence of the compound surrounding the Family Church, Garki parish of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, a congregation of some 300 people. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria was founded in 1913, and currently has over 2.5 million members across nine dioceses organized in more than 2,000 congregations. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_ecfYv3jKXk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000_ecfYv3jKXk.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Tailor Samuel Dada (right) works at the sewing machine in his shop at the Garki International Market in Abuja. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000aoSTPk3Bms8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000aoSTPk3Bms8.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Tower of the National Christian Centre in Abuja. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000rJQJ35Gtxfk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000rJQJ35Gtxfk.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bible pictured during closing worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000N_32YT5bieE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000N_32YT5bieE.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bishop Benjamin Jonathan Fuduta of Abuja diocese, Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria pictured during closing worship of an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000i4BjR08PnWk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000i4BjR08PnWk.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across the continent join hands during closing worship as part of an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000eoAMI2F_NZU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000eoAMI2F_NZU.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across the continent join hands during closing worship as part of an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000kdvbTOXofAc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000kdvbTOXofAc.jpg)
![21 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across the continent join hands during closing worship as part of an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000vxRMQLHP4Ys/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000vxRMQLHP4Ys.jpg)
![20 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: LWF staff Savanna Sullivan pictured as Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000wILVltKCQG8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000wILVltKCQG8.jpg)
![20 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000c.oacRLRz_o/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000c.oacRLRz_o.jpg)
![20 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009Jya0tFmSzA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00009Jya0tFmSzA.jpg)
![20 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Mrs Aissatou of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon pictured during Bible study as Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000iFxJfrU74aw/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000iFxJfrU74aw.jpg)
![20 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Mamadou Diouf of the Lutheran Church of Senegal pictured during Bible study, as Lutherans from across the continent gather for an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000NLA2ET8dhs0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000NLA2ET8dhs0.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: LWF vice president for Africa Rev. Dr Yonas Dibias of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus pictured as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000j.vSrLQaQh4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000j.vSrLQaQh4.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bishop Benjamin Jonathan Fuduta of Abuja diocese, Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, leads as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000el0VBnMq0bM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000el0VBnMq0bM.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bishop Benjamin Jonathan Fuduta of Abuja diocese, Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, leads as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000fHFgFWXmLAk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000fHFgFWXmLAk.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bishop Benjamin Jonathan Fuduta of Abuja diocese, Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, leads as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000HrBmiqnKUII/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000HrBmiqnKUII.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000VUS8GnU8D7E/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000VUS8GnU8D7E.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00008xxnVn260L8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00008xxnVn260L8.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009EvXm_phAkQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00009EvXm_phAkQ.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_sGBe6OeGwU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000_sGBe6OeGwU.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ETFC_FgB14k/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000ETFC_FgB14k.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000OqwNtodDVnc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000OqwNtodDVnc.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000vKCNg9qZ0Kk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000vKCNg9qZ0Kk.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Nkele Precious Mathe of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) receives Holy Communion distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00008PPywEsLChk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I00008PPywEsLChk.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Bupe Kibiki of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In Tanzania receives Holy Communion distributed by Rev. Pius Iliya of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” Here, receiving communion: [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000o0fuxmf_rZ4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000o0fuxmf_rZ4.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000FKnmHd45dQE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000FKnmHd45dQE.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Marie Jeannette Diloumbezi of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Congo receives Holy Communion distributed by Rev. Pius Iliya of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Os.SVmhKpuo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Os.SVmhKpuo.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Rev. Pius Iliya of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria distributes Holy Communion as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000P_71bWrGoWw/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000P_71bWrGoWw.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is distributed as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000E7S0iDuU9Jo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000E7S0iDuU9Jo.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Rev. Pius Iliya of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria distributes Holy Communion as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cV2KbdQUA38/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000cV2KbdQUA38.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Mireille Judith Lassou Tchouyiki of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon receives Holy Communion distributed by Rev. Pius Iliya of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000VIh2Rfq0ScE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000VIh2Rfq0ScE.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is prepared as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000knnOpOwxTBY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000knnOpOwxTBY.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Holy Communion is prepared as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Zr2tfJHd7QA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000Zr2tfJHd7QA.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Rev. Nicodemus Ozumba of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria lights candles at the altar as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000S0YbkaD6SC8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000S0YbkaD6SC8.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Rev. Nicodemus Ozumba of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria lights candles at the altar as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000DqcyQXAIYTg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000DqcyQXAIYTg.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jXfmYDLq.yI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000jXfmYDLq.yI.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria preaches as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000IZJzTnQoSNc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000IZJzTnQoSNc.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000MwZ1GtVjjQk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000MwZ1GtVjjQk.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Nyanya Lutheran Gospel singers pictured as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000cjaBuv0aaS8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000cjaBuv0aaS8.jpg)
![19 September 2024, Abuja, Nigeria: Nyanya Lutheran Gospel singers pictured as Lutherans from across Africa celebrate opening worship at an Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation hosted by the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria and bringing together Lutheran World Federation council members, advisors, member church leaders, sub-regional leaders, representatives of regional networks and the host church under the theme of “We, who are many, are one body.” [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.WldC9kPN3Q/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G0000Ar5EKdYefxc/I0000.WldC9kPN3Q.jpg)