NJ African Descent Lutheran Association

The New Jersey Synod has started an African Descent Lutheran Association – NJADLA under the leadership of the Reverend Dianne Lewis of Trinity, Jersey City and Vice Pastor of Bethany. We have hosted several planning meetings, and we are on the track to make the New Jersey Chapter a premier chapter. The only thing missing is YOU. Anyone can join. We hope you will consider joining the organization so that together we can use our time and talents to provide meaning experiences for all and grow the organization.

ADLA – Who We Are:  The term “African descent” refers to people who self-identify as Black, African Caribbean, African American, African Nationals and others of African ancestry from numerous countries who now live in the United States. A network of African descent as active participants in the ELCA across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What We Do: The association develops important connections, advocates for congregations, promotes implementation of the National African Descent Strategy, and provides fellowship, learning and sharing opportunities. It also provides a forum for theological reflection for clergy and lay members through collaboration with other African descent organizations and networks.​​