Companion Congregations
Companion Congregations

Companion Congregations

Congregations play an important part in the companion synod program. An important dimension of the ministry that happens between the Northern Diocese and Nebraska Synod is rooted in the prayers and support from local congregations and the faith connections between brothers and sisters in Christ. Within the Nebraska Synod, congregations have provided prayer, financial support, and encouragement. Fruits of this work include the building of churches and schools, constructing orphanages, assisting in outreach efforts, and providing educational scholarships.

Several congregations have entered into congregation-to-congregation relationships. They involve the sharing of faith and gifts through prayer, communication, visits, and assistance.

Rachel Axwesso
Rachel Axwesso

These relationships:

    Provide an expanded view of the Body of Christ
  • Broaden the vision of the Church’s mission and are tangible signs of that mission
  • Provide opportunities to build personal relationships with Christians in another culture.

Companion relationships exist between the following Nebraska Synod and Northern Diocese congregations:

  • Augustana Lutheran Church of Omaha with Masama Kati Lutheran Parish
  • First Lutheran Church of Blair with Lekura Lutheran Parish
  • First Lutheran Church of Fremont with Mowo Lutheran Parish
  • Immanuel Lutheran Church of Bellevue with Karanga Lutheran Parish
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church of Wayne with Kotela Lutheran Parish
  • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Lincoln with Kimangaro Lutheran Parish
  • Salem Lutheran Church of Ponca with Sanya Juu Lutheran Parish
  • St. Luke & St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches of Emerson with Kashashi Lutheran Parish
  • St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Omaha with Tella Lutheran Parish
  • Sheridan Lutheran Church of Lincoln with Mudio Lutheran Parish and Karansi Lutheran Parish
  • Southwood Lutheran Church of Lincoln with Uswaa Lutheran Parish
  • Thabor Lutheran Church of Wausa with Msae Lutheran Parish
  • Trinity Lutheran Church of Omaha with Lyamanyaki Lutheran Parish.

For additional information on companion congregation relationships and how to establish a companion congregation relationship, please contact the Rev. Martin Russell in the Nebraska Synod office (402.896.5311).