We introduce again the series of reports “History of Life;” stories of indigenous community leaders, whose path through the Costa Rican Lutheran Church, kindly provides us with testimony of their fight to achieve their goals, respect for fundamental rights, and talk about their legal proceedings in recognition of their organizations.

The programs of Youth, Migrants, and Diversity of the Costa Rican Lutheran Church invite young leaders from the communities to participate this weekend in the workshop “sexual health”. This camp was held at Manu Center Lodge.

This year the celebration for Reformation Day took place throughout ILCO’s communities, where members of our partner churches of the Latin American Council of Churches (CLAI) were invited to a day of celebration and communion to honor the 494 years of Protestant Reformation.

A delegation from Zion and Canyon Lake Churches in San Antonio, Texas visited Costa Rica in order to participate in activities related to indigenous matters, like the production of artisan crafts, a work project, and sharing communion.

ILCO has been promoting the production of artisan handicrafts in our communities of faith with the goal of opening new commercial spaces in which marginalized families can improve their quality of life.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the United States of America (ELCA) held a new Global Mission Gathering that was held at Zion Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX. Lutheran leaders met to discuss and continue the important work of global action in order to strengthen the relationships with the Lutheran community worldwide.

“Where you go, I’ll go. Where you stay, I’ll stay. When you move, I’ll move. I will follow you. How you love, I’ll love. How you serve, I’ll serve. If this life I lose, I will follow you.” by -Chris TomlinI; I Will Follow

The devotion for April 2011 was given by the Committee on Indigenous Judicial Issues of the Lutheran Church of Costa Rica, a space dedicated to the struggles of the indigenous reserve of Terraba against the construction plans of the hydroelectric dam, El Diquis.