Mission & Evangelism
Proclaiming the Gospel through outreach, literature and evangelism across every parish.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania · Diocese No. 3
Rejoicing in love and peace, serving the Upare community with the Gospel.
ELCT Pare Diocese carries the Good News through worship, education and social service across Same and Mwanga districts, walking with families and congregations in faith, hope and daily life.
Same & Mwanga, Kilimanjaro Region
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Who we are
A diocese rooted in a church born from decades of faithful witness
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania traces its roots to missionary work that began in the nineteenth century and grew, through union in 1963, into a national church of twenty seven dioceses. Pare Diocese carries that same inheritance of faith into the Upare hills of Same and Mwanga, where congregations gather in worship, learning and service to their neighbours.
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A heritage of the Gospel. Grounded in the Word of God and Lutheran teaching, guided by the ELCT Constitution.
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A holistic mission. Serving spiritual, social, economic and educational needs across every congregation.
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A growing community. Part of a national church family that has grown from 500,000 to over 8.5 million members.
What guides us
Vision and mission of the church
Our Vision
A communion of people rejoicing in love and peace, blessed spiritually and physically, hoping to inherit eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
To enable people to know Jesus Christ and have life in its fullness by bringing them the Good News through words and deeds, founded on the Word of God and Lutheran teaching.
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Our foundation
Core values that shape our life together
Five convictions anchor the witness of every congregation and ministry across the diocese.
Love
Love for God and neighbour as the root of every ministry and relationship.
Matthew 22:37-39
Prayerfulness
A life of prayer that shapes decisions, worship and daily service.
Mark 11:24
Accountability
Faithful stewardship of trust placed in the church and its leaders.
1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Unity
One body across many congregations, districts and generations.
John 17:21
Dignity
Honouring every person as bearer of God's image, in justice and compassion.
Amos 5:24
What we do
Ministries serving every part of diocesan life
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Youth Ministry
Equipping young people as today and tomorrow's church, in faith and in leadership.
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Development Projects
Sustainable initiatives that strengthen livelihoods across the diocese.
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Through diakonia, health outreach and community projects, the diocese stands beside families across Same and Mwanga, offering care that reaches body and spirit alike. The wider church runs 172 health facilities nationwide, the largest provider of palliative care in Tanzania.
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Keeping learning and faith together, the church runs schools, colleges and vocational centres nationwide, including three universities. Pare Diocese institutions in Same and Mwanga will be listed here as details are confirmed.
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We would love to welcome you to the diocesan family
Reach out for prayer, partnership, ministry information or a visit to the diocesan office in Same.