Experience the vibrancy of faith and community life in Zambia with ELCA Global Missionary Pastor Kristin Engstrom. From notable events like the 2023 ELCZa Church Assembly and Service of Ordination in Zambezi to the joyful moments of the Lusaka District Youth Camp, her September Newsletter is filled with inspiration and divine revelations. Witness how "ti yenda pamozi," or moving together, manifests in this part of the world.
Read MoreWinter greetings from Zambia, dear siblings in Christ. Yes, you read that correctly, it is winter here in the southern hemisphere.
In addition to these winter greetings, I share with you my July 2023 Newsletter, as a PDF, or download it on my blog: alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com. In it, you will find news of my recent work with the youth and young adults of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia and a reading recommendation so you can immerse yourself a bit into Zambian life.
Read MoreHere in Zambia, I gathered with five congregations in the Lusaka city area for Easter weekend celebrations. There were workshops, shared meals, worship, singing, and on Easter morning, we even marched on the side of the highway in front of the church to share the good news that Jesus is risen! Yesu, a uka!
In more good news, I’m sharing my April 2023 newsletter as a PDF. The Newsletter is also available to view and download on my blog: alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com. Please share the Newsletter with your congregation and anyone who might be interested.
Read MorePastor Kristin Engstrom, ELCA Global Missionary with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia, shares a video update on her year in Zambia. You are invited to share this video via social media, in worship services, or perhaps at an upcoming congregational meeting.
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