đź“Ť Bunsil Government Station, Siassi | 🗓️ Thursday, 22 January 2026 We are now in the 4th day of the formal session of the 35th National Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG), and the meeting is progressing according to the normal Synod order and schedule. This is the 35th ELCPNG […]
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Head Bishop’s Message to the Church and the Nation Christian greetings to every member of our Church, and to all members of our communities across the country. I bring warm Christmas greetings to everyone. I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to our stakeholders and partners who have been working with us throughout the
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The Lutheran Highlands Seminary, Ogelbeng (near Mt Hagen city, ELC-Hagen district) is one of ELCPNG’s key training institutions for pastors and church workers, and is also recognised as one of the early centres of Lutheran mission work in the Highlands, dating back to the 1930s. It is one of ELCPNG’s three main seminaries producing clergy
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KAINANTU, Eastern Highlands Province — Youths from the Ataru congregation in the Kingston area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG) Kainantu District have improved their community through a beautification program and drainage work, following Social Accountability (SA) training conducted in 2023 in Kainantu. ELCPNG Kainantu District Youth Training Coordinator Grace Yagara
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HEAD BISHOP’s MESSAGE Dear ELCPNG Grace and peace to you in this blessed Advent season!. As we approach the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, I am pleased to announce our theme for 2025: “Stand Firm, We Are Free” , Galatians 5:1 “Sanap Stong, Yumi Fri Pinis.”Galesia 5:1 The 35th
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The traditional Martin Luther Seminary graduation, held for more than 50 years to honour theology graduates, has now entered a new phase as it becomes part of the Lutheran University of Papua New Guinea (LUPNG). This year’s ceremony reflects that transition, recognising graduates from Theology as well as from one of the university’s new academic
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The prison ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea has witnessed 11 prisoners receiving their confirmation and baptism blessings on August 30th, 2025, at Bundaira Correctional Institution in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province. The program was made possible through the commitment, dedication, and faithfulness of Senior Evangelist Tui Kinu of ELC Kainantu District,
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ELCPNG to strengthen Maritime Ministry with New Vessel, MV Karkar Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG) is expanding its long-established maritime ministry with the construction of a new vessel for its shipping company, Lutheran Shipping Services (LSS). In a statement made in July 2025, ELCPNG General Secretary Mr Bernard Kaisom said LSS is
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Election Violence Is Tearing Communities Apart: Papua New Guinea Must Choose Peace STATEMENT BY REV. DR. JACK URAME, Head Bishop of ELCPNG 26th November 2025 | Ampo, LAE Respect human life and stop violence The increase in the level of violence happening in our country is deeply alarming. The recent election-related violence in Western Highlands,
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In 1967, a major flood destroyed homes and belongings along the Bumbu River. Families from several clans – including Bore, Gutai, Tega, Soyawai, Yeni, Bossi and a young man named Deoga Morobe – moved inland from the riverbanks to rebuild their lives on higher ground among banana gardens and bushland. Although life was hard, these
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