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\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\tThe Mission Synod is the highest decision-making body of Mission 21. And it is even more: members of cultures and denominations from four continents meet at the Mission Synod. Delegates from our partner countries deliberate, discuss and celebrate global fellowship.<\/p>\n
The majority of the mission synod takes place online and on special occasions also on site. Then the synod days are accompanied by public events. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know us and our international guests better and to foster fellowship. You will find up-to-date information in our agenda. We cordially invite you to the events!<\/p>\n
On this page you will find all the information on how the Synod is composed, which organizations support the work of Mission 21 and brief information on the current and previous Synods. You can find more information about the upcoming Synod and those of previous years on the page Mission synod current<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t The Synod sets the strategic framework for the work of Mission 21, but also discusses the specific situations and concerns of people in the partner countries. In the past two years, around 40 delegates from four continents have met online. 2024 was also marked by new elections.<\/p>\n The Synod 2025<\/strong> took place on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, 2025 - again online. The focus was on the topic of decolonization, with an enlightening presentation by Prof. Karla Koll and lively discussions. You can find a detailed review of Synod 2025 in the News<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Synod 2024<\/strong> was held from June 27 to 28, 2024. In addition, the \"Youth Summit meets Alumni Day\" event took place on June 29 and on June 30, the outgoing President Johannes Blum was honored at the Festive service<\/strong>which concluded the synod week. More information in the News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Synod 2023<\/strong> took place from Thursday, June 29 to Saturday, July 1, 2023. Personal encounters were possible at the public closing mission service. You can find a review of Synod 2023 and the closing service in the News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mission Synod is the highest decision-making body of Mission 21 and is made up of elected representatives of the continental assemblies and the supporting associations.<\/p>\n Once a year, its delegates from four continents, chosen on a basis of parity, negotiate the direction of Mission 21's international work. The synod is a place of encounter and exchange - whether present or online.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t The Mission Synod decides on the strategic direction, the longer-term goals and also the financial planning of Mission 21. In addition, it approves the annual report and annual financial statement and decides on the framework budget for the following year. Gender parity and equal youth representation are sought in the Mission Synod. The deliberations take place in English.<\/p>\n\t\t\t Founded in 2001 by five missionary organizations, Mission 21 is now supported by three organizations: the Basel Mission (BM), the Herrnhut Mission and the Evangelical Mission in Kwango (EMIK).<\/p>\n\t\t\t The Basel Mission is the largest supporting organization of Mission 21. It was founded in 1815 and opened the mission seminary in Basel one year later. In 1821, the Basel Mission sent out the first seminarians: to the Caucasus. In 1828 the mission began work in Ghana, in 1834 in South India and in 1847 in South China. In 1860, the large mission house was built in Basel, which continues to be owned by the Basel Mission. Today it is the headquarters of Mission 21, and the Basel Mission also operates the \"Odelya\" Hotel in the building. The construction of the mission house was financed at the time primarily by the pietist merchant Christoph Merian-Burckhardt.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t From its approximately two hundred years of work in Africa and Asia and its involvement in Latin America since the 1970s, the Basel Mission brings numerous relationships to Mission 21. The Basel Mission supports the work of Mission 21. Part of this support is earmarked for the scientific care and processing of the archive of the Basel Mission. Mission 21 continues to maintain the extensive archive of the Basel Mission. It includes a wealth of historical text, audio and photographic sources as well as historical maps.<\/p>\n \u25ba to the hotel \"Odelya\" Basel<\/a><\/p>\n \u25ba to bmarchives.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u25ba to the website of the Basel Mission<\/a><\/p>\n The Basel Mission was an institution with strong German participation. In 1954, the Basel Mission German Branch, e.V. (BMDZ) was constituted in Stuttgart. Since then, cooperation has renewed and deepened, now between BMDZ and Basel Mission as well as Mission 21.<\/p>\n \u25ba to the BMDZ website<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t As a work of the Herrnhuter Br\u00fcdergemeine, the mission came into being in 1732 under Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf. The mission areas became independent church areas (provinces) of the \"Br\u00fcder-Unit\u00e4t\". Today, the churches of the Br\u00fcdergemeine are committed to helping people on the margins of society, in cooperation with Mission 21. In Switzerland, the Herrnhut congregations, called societies, stand behind this work together with a large circle of readers of the Watchwords and other friends. Through Mission 21, the Herrnhut Mission maintains relationships especially with Tanzania, Palestine and South Africa.<\/p>\n \u25ba to the website of the Moravian Church in Switzerland<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t The Evangelical Mission in Kwango (EMIK), founded in 1956, began its work in the \"Belgian Congo\" in the 1950s. After the independence of the former colony and the founding of the Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo, EMIK and its partner church Communaut\u00e9 Evang\u00e9lique du Kwango (CEK) worked together. In 2001, Mission 21 took over support for the CEK's project work. Until the end of 2025, as part of an outphasing process, Mission 21's involvement in the DR Congo will focus on capacity building for project managers and supporting emergency aid through the distribution of medicines, food and hygiene products. More information on the Country page DR Congo<\/a>. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t In Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe, the partners of Mission 21 organize themselves in the Continental Assemblies (CAs). All four CTs are full members of Mission 21 and send delegates to the Mission Synod. This South-North exchange is complemented by regular South-South meetings: The continental assemblies of Africa, Asia and Latin America hold a large conference every three years, in which all partner churches and organizations may participate with up to three delegates. Here they can exchange information about program and project work as well as current challenges of the individual partners. Women's organizations and youth representatives discuss common problems and possible solutions in a preliminary conference.<\/p>\n \u25ba to the partners<\/a>\n \u25ba to the partners<\/a>\n \u25ba vers les partenaires<\/a>\n \u25ba a los socios<\/a>\n The Synod 2025<\/strong> took place on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, 2025 - once again online. The focus was on the topic of decolonization, with an enlightening presentation by Prof. Karla Koll and lively discussions. You can find a detailed review of Synod 2025 in the News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2024 - online<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The Synod 2024<\/strong> was held from June 27 to 28, 2024. In addition, the \"Youth Summit meets Alumni Day\" event took place on June 29 and on June 30, the outgoing President Johannes Blum was honored at the Festive service<\/strong>which concluded the synod week.<\/p>\n You can find more information on this in the News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2023 - online<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t In the current year, the approximately 40 delegates from four continents met online. From Thursday, June 29, 2023 to July 01, 2023, they set the course for Mission 21 for 2024 and the following years. The synod sets the strategic framework for the work of Mission 21, but also discusses the concrete situations and concerns of the people in the partner countries.<\/p>\n Personal encounters were possible at the public closing mission service on July 02, 2023. A review of Synod 2023 and the closing service can be found in the News. News<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2022 - Chur and Davos<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t We were able to hold the Synod 2022 as guests of the Cantonal Church of Graub\u00fcnden. We were happy about an inspiring week with enriching encounters and diverse exchange.<\/p>\n \u25ba More on the 2022 Mission Synod<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2021 - online<\/a>\n Around 40 delegates and guests from four continents met online from Thursday, June 10, to Saturday, June 12, and set the course for Mission 21 in 2022. The burning issues revolved around the effects of the past pandemic year on the people in Mission 21's 20 partner countries. The various statements from the respective continental assemblies impressively explained how existing problems have worsened and what new challenges Mission 21 and its partner churches and organizations must face. Whether in Africa, Asia or Latin America, the pandemic has led to more poverty and also to more violence against women and children.<\/p>\n The pandemic once again prevented a meeting in Switzerland. While last year's agenda was handled via email communication, this year the delegates met for the first time via video chat for the 2021 Mission Synod. The synod week was brought to a festive close with a service on Sunday, June 13, which was also streamed online.<\/p>\n \u25ba Report on the 2021 Mission Synod<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2020 - online<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The synod was planned for June 12-13 and the mission festival for June 14, 2020. All events were canceled or postponed to the digital level due to the Corona pandemic. The delegates from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America passed the necessary resolutions digitally for the first time. The annual financial statements and the annual report were approved, and the strategy and the framework budget - with the planned savings for 2021 - were approved. The synod elected a new board member. Gerhard B\u00fctschi-Hassler from the canton of Aargau was newly elected to replace Kurt K\u00e4gi (AI), who resigned. The Synod 2021 was also scheduled for mid-June. The implementation should be aligned with any restrictions due to the Corona pandemic.<\/p>\n Spenden Die Missionssynode ist das oberste Entscheidungsgremium von Mission 21. Und sie ist noch mehr: An der Missionssynode treffen sich Angeh\u00f6rige von Kulturen und Denominationen aus vier Kontinenten. Delegierte aus unseren Partnerl\u00e4ndern beraten, diskutieren und feiern weltweite Gemeinschaft. Die Missionssynode findet mehrheitlich online statt und bei besonderen Gelegenheiten auch vor Ort. 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\n\tSupporting associations<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Basel Mission<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\tHerrnhut Mission<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
Evangelical Mission in the Kwango<\/h4>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\tContinental Assemblies\t<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\t\tPast mission synods\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tMission Synod 2025 - online<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tReports\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInternational Synod: Decolonization as a guideline<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJuly 4, 2025\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHighest-ranking Swiss Reformed woman elected President of the Board of Mission 21<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJuly 29, 2024\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tYouth ambassadors in the mirror of the media<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJuly 15, 2024\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMany thanks for your commitment to Mission 21<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJuly 1, 2024\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSynod 2023 of Mission 21: Four continents in online exchange<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJuly 3, 2023\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCommitment, hospitality, shared joy - an inspiring Mission Week 2022<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJune 14, 2022\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInspirations at the International Youth Summit<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJune 12, 2022\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEnriching impulses and discussions<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJune 11, 2022\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCity talk: Shared experiences of women around the world<\/a>\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tJune 9, 2022\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"