African Region Affirms Commitment to Host 2017 LWF Assembly in Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 2 October 2013 (LWI) – Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) visiting member churches in Namibia participated in the…
GENEVA, 7 October 2013 (LWI) – Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has expressed shock and distress at the latest tragic drownings of migrants seeking to reach the…
Food, Water and School Uniforms for Drought-Affected Families in Amperbo
(LWI) – Sophia Fredrick, 40, says she will first use part of the 800 Namibian dollars (USD 80) she received recently to pay her contribution towards costs…
Christian – Muslim Humanitarian Partnership Workshop Endorses Closer Cooperation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has affirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with Muslim partners in humanitarian response, saying working…
HELSINKI/GENEVA, 17 October 2013 (LWI) - Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches from across Europe meeting in Helsinki, Finland, agreed to strengthen…
Strengthening Churches’ Commitment to the Poor and Vulnerable
(LWI) – During an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier today, leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expressed gratitude for the partnership with the…
LWF Collaborates with Churches to Develop Curriculum
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil/GENEVA, 24 October (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have launched an institute that…
Project to Provide Education Support for Children in South Sudan
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has received a grant of EUR 600,000 from the European Union (EU) to undertake education for war-affected children in South Sudan…
LWF President Younan: Apply Justice by Accepting “the Other”
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan joined global religious leaders in signing the historic “Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for…
Diaconal Workers Develop Recommendations for Continuing Ministry
(LWI) – Diaconal workers from across Europe have called on churches to promote service and advocacy with and for Roma people that are rooted in inclusive and justice-…