Companions in Christ

Faith Lutheran Church

Southeastern Iowa Synod

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Kifula Parish

Mwanga Diocese

Evangelical Lutheran Church In Tanzania


Faith Lutheran Church has been in a companion relationship with the Kifula Parish since 2003.  This Companion relationship exists for the purpose of strengthening one another for life and mission within the body of Christ.   

Through prayer, study, communication, and exchange of persons and resources, it offers mutual benefit for our respective churches. It opens our eyes to the global challenge that Christ sets before us, calling us to deepen our commitment and discipleship as communities of faith and as individual disciples.


Carlson Kifula Visit

Pastor Eric Carlson visited our friends at Kifula Parish in June 2025. This visit was part of his sabbatical. A congregational trip to Kifula is in the works for Summer 2006. Click the button below to read his travel journal and view photos and videos of his time with our Tanzanian siblings in Christ.


Kifula Updates

Below are links to photos that have been shared by our friends at Kifula.