(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge expressed “dismay and pain” about the xenophobic attacks in South Africa mostly targeting other Africans living there and foreign-owned business.
(LWI)– What does “liberated by God’s grace” mean for Lutheran churches and societies in Europe? How do the region’s experiences and challenges provide new perspectives for…
Tanzanian church hosts historic Reformation preparation event
(LWI) – “This is an opportunity to celebrate growing Lutheran solidarity, unity and courage.” This is how Presiding Bishop Dr Alex G. Malasusa of the Evangelical…
Ruml Welcomes ‘First Step’ for Syrians, Expects More Intervention
(LWI) - A group of 70 Syrian refugees were granted asylum in the Czech Republic earlier this year following a public outcry over the government’s initial refusal…
Ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith perspectives at LWF Europe gathering
(LWI) – A second panel discussion at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) regional consultation in Trondheim, Norway, offered ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith…
Governments urged to create safe passage corridors
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Europe have declared their commitment to increase efforts to welcome refugees “in our midst.”
An opportunity to raise awareness about environmental destruction
(LWI) – Experienced mountain climbers begin a four-day trek to the highest peak of Mt Kilimanjaro today as part of 60th anniversary celebrations of the Lutheran communion…
(LWI) – “I had five children. All of them were killed,” Bernadetta Myanura says. The elderly woman has a scar on her arm. Her granddaughter is all the family she has left. The 14-year-old-girl is…