Register today! Download the registration form (PDF) Download a printable brochure (PDF) about the series For more information, contact: Frieder Ludwig, Associate Professor of Mission and World Christianity, Luther Seminary 2481 Como Avenue, St.Paul, MN 55108 fludwig@luthersem.edu . Alemseged Asmelash Hagos, Pastor Trinity Lutheran (ELCA)- Mekane Yesus Tel.: 612 333 256 pastoralem@trinity-lc.org. Ahadu Legesse, Deacon Preacher Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Tel: 612 722 5199 ahadu_asres@yahoo.com. Elieshi Mungure, Pastor Swahili-Speaking Congregation, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Church-Swahili Service Tel: 651 917 2208  emungure@luthersem.edu. David Mwihia, Pastor Kenyan Christian Outreach Church Tel: 651 917 0244 dmwihia@luthersem.edu. Samuel Oyewole, Pastor Mt. Sinai Cherubim and Seraphim Church Tel: 651 702 89569 sooyewole@msn.com James Wilson II, Rev. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Tel: 612 529 1320  jnyebew@cs.com

African Immigrant Congregation Connection Series: Connecting Potentials, Developing Networks

A series of conversations focusing on African Immigrant Congregations in the Twin Cities

Proposed Schedule

Friday evenings, 6 - 9 p.m.
Northwestern Hall, 1501 Fulham Street, Luther Seminary, St. Paul

Snacks and nursery will be provided.

Sept.8, 2006

Ethics: Social Justice and Anti-Racism
James Wilson II, Pastor, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Jaqueline Copeland-Carson, Senior Fellow, Roy Wilkins Center,
University of Minnesota
Mary Hess, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Luther Seminary
Richard Bliese, President and Associate Professor of Mission, Luther Seminary

Sept. 22, 2006

The Church in Sudan
Sudanese Christians in Minnesota
Mawien Ariik (invited), Pastor, Sudanese Community Church Zion Lutheran
Simon Tot Dhol, Pastor, Shiloh Bethany Presbyterian Church
Matthew Skinner, Assistant Professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary

Oct. 20, 2006

The Church in Sierra Leone and Nigeria
Sierra Leonean and Nigerian Christians in Minnesota
Farella Shaka, All Nations Christian Assembly
Ade Olu, Shepherd, Celestial Church of Christ
Frieder Ludwig, Associate Professor of Mission and World Christianity, Luther Seminary

Nov. 3, 2006

Gender Differentiation & The New Role of Women
Lara Duroshala, Prophetess, The Holy Church of Cherubim Seraphim
Margaret Obaga, Kenyan Lutheran Church & Luther Seminary
Gracia Grindal, Professor of Rhetoric, Luther Seminary

Nov. 17, 2006

The Church in Liberia/Liberian Christians in Minnesota
Patrick Kugmeh, Commission of Black Catholics
Francis Tabla, Pastor, Ebenezer Community Church
Carol Miles, Associate Professor of Preaching, Luther Seminary

Dec. 8, 2006

The Church in Kenya/Kenyan Christians in Minnesota
Eunice Chege, Wells of Living Waters
David Mwihia, Pastor, Kenyan Christian Outreach Church
William Obaga, Kenyan Lutheran Church & Luther Seminary

Feb. 9, 2007

Transition of Generations and Families
Alemseged Asmelash Hagos, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran (ELCA)- Mekane Yesus
Jane Buckley-Farlee, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran (ELCA)
Femi Abraham Akanni, Pastor, Redeemed Christian Church of God
Akubuike NgoziChukwu, Redeemed Christian Church of God - Restoration Chapel
Andrew Root, Assistant Profesor of Youth & Family Ministry, Luther Seminary

March 2, 2007 - rescheduled for April 13

The Church in Tanzania/Tanzanian Christians in Minnesota
Godfrey Malisa, Pastor, Swahili Lutheran Outreach
Faith Lugazia, Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Swahili Service
Mary Sue Dreier, Luther Seminary

April 13, 2007 - combined session

The Church in Tanzania/Tanzanian Christians in Minnesota
Godfrey Malisa, Pastor, Swahili Lutheran Outreach
Faith Lugazia, Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Swahili Service

African-American Experiences
Cheryl Chatman, Vice President, Concordia University
William Smith, St. James A.M.E. & Luther Seminary

April 27, 2007

Pan-African Experiences
African & African-American Experiences
Olive Boyce, Pastor/African International Youth and Family Education
Lalahery Andriamihaja, Pastor, Jordan New Life Community Church
J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, Visiting Professor, Luther Seminary

May 18, 2007

Networks and Resources in Minnesota
Tsehai Wodajo, President, Resources for the Enrichment of African Lives
Cherian Puthiyottil, Agora Ministries
Joel Luedtke, Director of Refugee Services, Minnesota Council of Churches
David Lose, Academic Dean & Associate Professor of Biblical Preaching, Luther Seminary