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![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000Oa8HdrgQhcc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000Oa8HdrgQhcc.jpg)
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![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000qFekuzUhDqM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000qFekuzUhDqM.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000l189Bh7H5MQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000l189Bh7H5MQ.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000ldTgRuh7gLI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000ldTgRuh7gLI.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A large loaf of traditional Ethiopian bread, baked in banana leaves. By tradition, the bread is cut by an elder and a young person, to then be shared with the whole community. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00009GNP3BzZ3ZU/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00009GNP3BzZ3ZU.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000KVc45udardo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000KVc45udardo.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A large loaf of traditional Ethiopian bread, baked in banana leaves. By tradition, the bread is cut by an elder and a young person, to then be shared with the whole community. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000tPDcpORTMFo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000tPDcpORTMFo.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Traditional Ehtiopian coffee is prepared. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000aux_ajzMbfo/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000aux_ajzMbfo.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A large loaf of traditional Ethiopian bread, baked in banana leaves. By tradition, the bread is cut by an elder and a young person, to then be shared with the whole community. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I000011JZvPDUKFA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I000011JZvPDUKFA.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Bishop David Tswaedi cuts a large loaf of traditional Ethiopian bread, baked in banana leaves. By tradition, the bread is cut by an elder and a young person, to then be shared with the whole community. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000QF7mhJtSCxw/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000QF7mhJtSCxw.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00009N2bICYh6mc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00009N2bICYh6mc.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000AfvC1UB5gsQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000AfvC1UB5gsQ.jpg)
![24 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Gudina Tumsin children's choir. The Gudina Tumsin school currently teaches some 400 children with special needs. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000Hgup4CLE6o4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000Hgup4CLE6o4.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Yeanie Margaret Foray cuts a large loaf of traditional Ethiopian bread, baked in banana leaves. By tradition, the bread is cut by an elder and a young person, to then be shared with the whole community. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000tXwhAxVQMZc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000tXwhAxVQMZc.jpg)
![24 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Gudina Tumsin children's choir. The Gudina Tumsin school currently teaches some 400 children with special needs. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000SY2OiJ37yy4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000SY2OiJ37yy4.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choreography performed by the Ejole Kayo choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000G0nRhTMXbwg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000G0nRhTMXbwg.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choreography performed by the Ejole Kayo choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00003t6lOTb1D.g/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00003t6lOTb1D.g.jpg)
![25 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sophie Küspert-Rakotondrainy plays the violin. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000xS73XwaoxuE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000xS73XwaoxuE.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choreography performed by the Ejole Kayo choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000RACZFwNvVOs/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000RACZFwNvVOs.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Contribution by the Mekanissa Mekane Yesus Children's Choir. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000e.Brxtajj6Q/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000e.Brxtajj6Q.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choreography performed by the Ejole Kayo choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00005OMtZTy2QH4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00005OMtZTy2QH4.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants and a group of international visitors from the Lutheran World Federation gather for sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. [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/I0000P2WV5gbZ2KQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000P2WV5gbZ2KQ.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000d8Q3GMZUb7g/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000d8Q3GMZUb7g.jpg)
![26 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Contribution by the Mekanissa Mekane Yesus Children's Choir. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000RCFhE7Flvo0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000RCFhE7Flvo0.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000TbMHbqKO_oQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000TbMHbqKO_oQ.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000UjAzHl6olaQ/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000UjAzHl6olaQ.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Abeya Sirika joins congregants in raising their hands in prayer during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000IP4M41aARbg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000IP4M41aARbg.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choir sings during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000LCPyovfGk5I/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000LCPyovfGk5I.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000A.mpM3k1lZ8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000A.mpM3k1lZ8.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A man raises his arms in prayer during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000W9mwqmaaTXw/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000W9mwqmaaTXw.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: EECMY president Rev. Yonas Dibisa (right) joins Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I00001GVx7TqoZWg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00001GVx7TqoZWg.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sing and pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000foNxqhQWKfY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000foNxqhQWKfY.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Choir sings during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000EFBYs1ArknY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000EFBYs1ArknY.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000V9qX7rpbIhc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000V9qX7rpbIhc.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sing and pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000lrb7X88IaWs/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000lrb7X88IaWs.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: EECMY president Rev. Yonas Dibisa preaches during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000OQDg5n2Cws0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000OQDg5n2Cws0.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. Here, the congregation blesses a group of international visitors from the Lutheran World Federation. [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/I0000p9uzf6nIC58/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000p9uzf6nIC58.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Tekle Ayele presides at Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000NCizROLDXd0/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000NCizROLDXd0.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Tekle Ayele presides at Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000LMHHL80GtFY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000LMHHL80GtFY.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Tekle Ayele blesses the congregation's children as they gather around the altar. Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000XM7vvl6NdrA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000XM7vvl6NdrA.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Children approach the altar for a moment of blessing during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000y_kuykNMdio/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000y_kuykNMdio.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000bk2KjslmOoI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000bk2KjslmOoI.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Tekle Ayele blesses the congregation's children as they gather around the altar. Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000PYMGJq9B2TY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000PYMGJq9B2TY.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Tekle Ayele blesses the congregation's children as they gather around the altar. Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I00001wKCPEMpvmA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00001wKCPEMpvmA.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Abeya Sirika preaches during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000cMzolrB1OxA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000cMzolrB1OxA.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Offerings are being blessed, during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I00009DK907L0as8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00009DK907L0as8.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sit outside the brimful tent forming the space for Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000mz71PZCvms4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000mz71PZCvms4.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants exit from Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I00001lQ42AVd_qY/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00001lQ42AVd_qY.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Abeya Sirika joins congregants in raising their hands in prayer during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000eR6_a2ZtByI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000eR6_a2ZtByI.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A woman raises her arms in prayer during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000V163n..we9Q/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000V163n..we9Q.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A man raises his arms in prayer suring Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I000094CNc2L0oEI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I000094CNc2L0oEI.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sing and pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000jBznN0N0bQM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000jBznN0N0bQM.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sing and pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000ATqcAgNDE.c/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000ATqcAgNDE.c.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Congregants sing and pray during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I00008uShs_7Gc9U/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00008uShs_7Gc9U.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Abeya Sirika preaches during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000zYch.8USYGg/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000zYch.8USYGg.jpg)
![27 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A woman covers her face in prayer during Sunday service at the Finfinne Oromo Mekane Yesus Congregation of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. In a context where congregations did not use to be allowed to hold their services in any language but Amharic, the congregation today is one of some 60 Oromo speaking Mekane Yesus congregations in Addis Ababa. The service takes place on the first Sunday following political turmoil in the country, claiming dozens of lives. [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/I0000v9rY_4u_vQ4/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000v9rY_4u_vQ4.jpg)
![3 February 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The parish choirs sings, as more than 400 congregants, including a range of ecumenical guests, gather for worship at the Addis Ababa Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, a congregation in the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. The congregation goes back to the very roots of the Lutheran presence in Ethiopia, and currently serves some 2,000 congregants, in a church of 9.3 million members spread across 9,000+ congregations around Ethiopia. [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/I0000h69qiTdTt3A/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000h69qiTdTt3A.jpg)
![3 February 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: More than 400 congregants, including a range of ecumenical guests, gather for worship at the Addis Ababa Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, a congregation in the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. The congregation goes back to the very roots of the Lutheran presence in Ethiopia, and currently serves some 2,000 congregants, in a church of 9.3 million members spread across 9,000+ congregations around Ethiopia. [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/I0000YGVNUg8eHfc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000YGVNUg8eHfc.jpg)
![5 February 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Committee of Mutual Christian Responsibility (CMCR) gathers for an opening service in Addis Ababa. Gathered in 2019 under the theme of “Transformation of Partnership through Mission”, the CMCR brings together local church leaders at national and synodical levels, as well as churches and mission agencies active in Ethiopia, to discern ways towards strengthened mission, fellowship and unity. [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/I0000mHDCUg0T.IA/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000mHDCUg0T.IA.jpg)
![22 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000cejZr9YsYHk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000cejZr9YsYHk.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Youth delegates. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000pMVpblQEUbc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000pMVpblQEUbc.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Johannes Zeiler from the Church of Sweden lights candles at morning prayer. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00001bBXGLUpOqk/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00001bBXGLUpOqk.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Uwe Steinmetz plays the saxophone during morning prayer. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000.3Qn10qhrN8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000.3Qn10qhrN8.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Left to right: Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Maina, Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dibisa, Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000dvZ8Jst6BIE/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000dvZ8Jst6BIE.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Performance by the Yetsedik Tsehay choir of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000QVclYKMl0vM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000QVclYKMl0vM.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dibisa, president of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, hands out stolas as a token of hospitality and gratitude. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000pdH44Ab5Pss/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000pdH44Ab5Pss.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Lutheran World Federation general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge presents. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00005nAikiHKZYc/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00005nAikiHKZYc.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 'MY TV' - Mekane Yesus Television interview Lutheran World Federation general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000wLsrFg_Flts/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000wLsrFg_Flts.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 'MY TV' - Mekane Yesus Television interview Lutheran World Federation general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000O2zB9OJKTGM/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000O2zB9OJKTGM.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000QjEIeEsdgb8/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000QjEIeEsdgb8.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Chad Rimmer from the Lutheran World Federation introduces a response panel to a paper by Kenneth Mtata, Zimbabwe. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000Mj7x1Ishb8w/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000Mj7x1Ishb8w.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Rev. Anne Burghardt participates in a response panel to a paper by Kenneth Mtata, Zimbabwe. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000MJh9E624_tI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000MJh9E624_tI.jpg)
![23 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Kenneth Mtata in conversation with a response panel to a paper of his. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000c6ehgm33ttI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000c6ehgm33ttI.jpg)
![24 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Morning prayer. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000NJLjGPkrpOI/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000NJLjGPkrpOI.jpg)
![24 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Morning prayer. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I00009DjnoMZt22o/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I00009DjnoMZt22o.jpg)
![24 October 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Bible study led by Rev. Dr Beverly Wallace. Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, the consultation is the first phase of a study process on Lutheran identities. [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/I0000Lqstg5joM2c/fit=250x250/fill=/g=G00000hgVhXSS6JE/I0000Lqstg5joM2c.jpg)