United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (UELCSA)

7 – 9 JUNE 2024 Windhoek, Namibia

Member Churches:

Northeastern Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa – NELCSA
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (German Evangelical Lutheran Church) – ELCiN (GELC)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (Cape Church) – ELCSA (Cape Church)

UELCSA gathered for its synod from 7-9.6.2024 in Windhoek, Namibia.

Each church was represented by 4 members.

The theme was: “Theological Studies in a world of changing parameters and paradigms”. Prof. R.Nel, dean of the Faculty of Theology at the Stellenbosch University, was present.

Pastor Felix Meylahn, Director of Studies shared an extensive overview and a in-depth insight of the work done with our students.

The Church Council elected for the next 4 years are:

Chairman of Church Council: Bishop Gilbert Filter
Vice-chairman of Church Council: Bishop Theo Jäckel
Member of Church Council: Bishop Burgert Brand
President of Synod: Mr Rolf-Joachim Otto
Treasurer: Mr Vernon Filter