LCCN Celebrated its centennial annual national convention with renewed hope and commitment to Christian unity

The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), one of AACC member churches in Western Africa held its 100th annual national convention between 17th and 23rd February 2025 at their covenant ground, Demsa in Adamawa state Nigeria. The convention brought together over one hundred and fifty thousand Christians in Nigeria and LCCN’s partner organizations for a one-week long fellowship under the theme, ‘You are the Light of the World.’ During this year’s convention, LCCN also celebrated its annual national convention’s centennial anniversary in a glorious occasion held on 21st February 2025 under the theme, ‘One in Christ.’ The AACC general Secretary, Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki and Director for Programmes, Rev. Dr. Lesmore G. Ezekiel joined the convention to celebrate this milestone.

While opening the celebrations, the LCCN Archbishop, Most. Rev. Musa Panti Filibus honored the first missionaries who endured various challenges to bring the light of the gospel to Africa. He also paid tribute to the visionaries who began the practice of bringing together people from every tribe, language and culture, with a goal of fostering Christian Unity. 

“One hundred years ago, from 6th – 20th September 1925, the first church gathering was held here with around 20 participants. This planted the seed of what has become the annual convention.” Expressed the Archbishop. “In His Grace, God calls us to be the light in of the world and our mission is urgent.” He said. 

To full fill this, Archbishop Musa encouraged Christians to be steadfast in confronting all challenges facing the world, including the widespread injustice, a weakened economy, gender-based violence, insecurities and corruption, with a prophetic voice, and by standing for the dignity and rights of all people. 

In his Congratulatory message to the Church, the AACC General Secretary applauded LCCN for its transformative whiteness to the Gospel of Christ since the annual convention was establishment in 1925.

“As we celebrate these a hundred years, may the love of Christ compel us to hold unto the hope we have built through the century to remain steady fast in making Christian unity visible, continue affirming and establishing the freedom offered by God through the forgiveness of sins and pursue our vision for life, peace, justice and dignity.” He noted.

In the Photo: L-R: AACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki, LWF President, Bishop Henrik Stubkjaer, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh & LCCN Archbishop, Most Rev Panti Filibus Musa leading other guests of honor into the Anniversary Celebration grounds. [Credit - Albin Hillert]