Greater Visibility of Advocacy and Human Rights Work
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) accepted the Guatemalan Lutheran Church (ILUGUA) into membership at the June 2014 Council meeting in Indonesia, bringing the total…
(LWI) – From a key note address that challenged Christians to bring liberation to the poor by questioning power structures in society to perspectives on the role of the church in post-…
Lutheran Delegates Host Fast at UN Summit Parallel Event
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues its advocacy on climate change as “an urgent matter of social and economic justice” with events around the United…
(LWI) – The historic “People’s Climate March” on 21 September in New York, was a successful and unique event that also affirmed the important contribution of faith organization to the struggle for society’s common good, says Mr Martin…
LWF Representative Kwon Offers Highlights from New York Climate Change Summits
(LWI) – While the recent Interfaith Summit on Climate Change emphasized politicians’ urgent responsibility in taking action to limit global warming, it also…
Stresses LWF Engagement in Climate Change, Sustainability and Ongoing Reformation
(LWI) – Antje Jackelén became the first female archbishop of the Church of Sweden at a ceremony in Uppsala in June 2014. German-born Jackelén, a bishop in…
Panel on Socio-economic and Human Rights Implications
(LWI) – Faith-based organizations and churches are essential for an effective response to the Ebola crisis in Western Africa. This was one of the messages on 22 September from a side-…
Lutheran Churches in Liberia and Sierra Leone Reach Out
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is inviting churches throughout the Lutheran communion to join in solidarity prayers this Sunday, 28 September, for churches and…
Church Initiative Helps Small Businesses and Unites Farmers
(LWI) – It is not a good time for idle chit-chat with Elfrieda Turnip. The owner of a small motorcycle shop is busy. Three young men with motorcycles are standing in front of the…