WCC general secretary letter of congratulations to Rev. Dr Mauro de Souza on his election as president of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil

WCC general secretary letter of congratulations to Rev. Dr Mauro de Souza on his election as president of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil

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Tue, 09/01/2026 - 17:15

Geneva, 1 September 2026

Dear Rev. Dr Mauro de Souza,

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

On behalf of the World Council of Churches, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your election as President of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB), beginning in 2027. I also warmly congratulate the two vice-presidents, Rev. Luis Henrique Sievers and Rev. Iraci Wutke, elected to serve alongside you. May God bless you and your colleagues with wisdom, courage and joy as you prepare to take up this important ministry of leadership.

The biblical image of the people of God journeying together through the waters offers a fitting reflection for this new season of your ministry. The church is a people called to journey together through the waters of life — in times of calm and in times of turbulence — trusting in God’s constant presence and…