“When reconciliation is done successfully, it changes lives of all involved.” AACC General Secretary to the Liberia Council of Churches General Assembly
From 28th to 31st May 2025, the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) held its 35th General Assembly at the Baptist Theological Seminary, in Paynesville. The assembly was convened under the theme: “Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, accepting the present and adjusting for the Future with True Healing” (C.f., Eph.5:14-16) and was attended by all members of the LCC, its partners and various ecumenical leaders from Africa and beyond.
On 31st May 2025, the AACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki delivered his keynote address in which he celebrated LCC’s work in promoting peace, justice and reconciliation in Liberia. While expounding on the theme of the General Assembly, Rev. Dr. Fidon emphasized the richness of the concept of reconciliation as a pathway for Liberia to undergo true social, economic and spiritual transformation.
“When reconciliation is done successfully, it changes lives of all involved. It is a pertinent national and ecclesiastical requirement to usher into a desired future of Liberia.” He urged.
He called for an approach to reconciliation that begins with acknowledging the past, accepting the present and adjusting for the future in true healing.
“We need to work in the spirit of the AACC young people´s campaign: Africa: My Home. My Future. A future we want is which embraces the shared values of justice, equity, and respect for human dignity.” He expressed.
The assembly re-elected Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves Jr. as President of LCC for the next four years. Dr. Reeves also serves as a member of AACC General Committee and Advisory Group on Theology and Interfaith Relations.
In recognition and honor of his contribution to ecumenism in Africa, Rev. Dr. Fidon was presented with the medal and plaque of honor, admitting him into the Bishop Brown Hall of Fame as Ambassador of Ecclesiastical Ecumenical Relations on 1st June 2025, at the historic Providence Baptist Church.
In the photo: Rev. Dr. Fidon Mwombeki delivering the keynote speech at the Liberia Council of Churches 35th General Assembly on 31st May 2025.
