Florida-Bahamas Synod ELCA

The Florida Bahamas Synod has had a church companionship with the Lutherans of Cuba for 6 years. The goal of this relationship is to build mutual understanding and support between the churches. Our objective is to gain understanding of church life under a Communist government, to support congregational ministry with children and youth in Cuba, and to learn how Christians evangelize, teach and worship in difficult conditions in this country.

For more information about our relationship with Cuba or to be a part of this ministry please contact: The Rev. Russell Meyer, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

2011 Global Mission Trip to Lutheran Church in Cuba

The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Cuba has invited the Florida-Bahamas Synod to send a team of representatives to participate in its conference "Recovering Primitive Christianity" and continuing work on the development of its communal sustainable farming project.

The cost for this trip is around $1200+ and participants are expected to cover their own expenses. A payment of all costs will be required in advance. Participants will be informed of the acutal cost as soon as it is known. Departure to Havana is through special charter in Miami, departing on Wednesday, May 18, and returning on Monday, May 23.

If you are interested in joining this Global Mission Trip, please complete the following form. All information requested is required to obtain the necessary travel permits and visas.

Please note: This trip involves strenuous activity and signficant walking; participants must be able to get about without assistance.

Since the number of participants is limited by the resources of the Lutheran church in Cuba, completion of the form does not guarantee acceptance on the upcoming trip.

Pictures from the 2011 Cuba Global Mission Trip are here.

Global Mission Team Heading to Cuba

Church On February 18-24, 2010, a nine person Global Mission team from the Florida Bahamas Synod made a companion church visit to the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Cuba, Nueva Gerona, Isla de la Juventud. This team was led by Pastor Ron & Yvonne Will.

The team was to visit in October 2009 to celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Lutheran Church in Cuba; however, problems with the religious visas prevented their departure at that time. The anniversary also included a dedication of a memorial to Warren Lane, whose passion and vision for our global mission companionship sustained the relationship between the church in Cuba and the synod for many years.

The Lutheran church in Nueva Gerona continues to recover from the hurricanes of recent years. The ministry of the church has expanded and is involved in several sustainability projects, including clearing and farming a significant portion of land provided by the government.

A video of photographs from the trip is below.