The Lutheran Church of Rwanda (Itorero Ry' Abalutheri Ry' Urwanda, Église luthérienne du Rwanda) is a Lutheran denomination in Rwanda. It is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, which it joined in 2002. It is also a member of the Conseil protestant du Rwanda. and the World Council of Churches.World Council of Churches website, Member Churches
The Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) was established in 1994;LCR website, Our History it continued the work of German missionaries. It was formed by Rwandan refugees returning from Tanzania after the Rwandan genocide.Living Lutheran website, Lutheran Church of Rwanda Hopes New Seminary Can Support Growing Faith, article by Stephanie N. Grimoldby
Preachers are trained through the Theological Education and Leadership Development (TELD) Bible school.
In 2023, its president was Bishop Evalister Mugabo.LCR website, Who We Are, retrieved 2024-01-10World Council of Churches website, article dated May 5, 2023
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External links Lutheran World Federation listing