(LWI) – The LWF Council meeting in Medan, Indonesia from 11 – 17 June, 2014 adopted six public statements, reflecting issues discussed at Council and concerns of member churches brought…
Changes in Departments, Welcome to New Member Churches
(LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded its meeting in Medan, Indonesia, with decisions on ecumenical dialogues, finance and the work of the respective…
(LWI) – Ecumenical guests to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council meeting at Medan, Indonesia, 12-17 June, thanked LWF for its determination to share the gift of friendship and work alongside…
Council Looks at Youth Participation in the LWF Communion
(LWI) - When The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in 2017, youth will play a confident role in the “communion…
GENEVA, 31 July 2014 (LWI) – Lutherans and Roman Catholics continued their dialogue on what kind of unity might arise out of their shared understanding of the Christian sacrament of Baptism in…
Reconcile Accountability to God, Religious Authorities and Society
(LWI) - “We cannot consider the future of our own faith community in isolation from others; our communities are closely related and the future of life in dignity…
Calling for Respect of Spiritually Significant Places
(LWI) - The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) at its 2014 meeting endorsed the Universal Code of Conduct on Holy Sites. This document, developed in consultation…