Latin American churches find space for change in their HIV work
GENEVA, 20 July 2015 (LWI) – The work of churches on HIV and AIDS can offer space for transformation, according to a new publication by The Lutheran World Federation…
“Networking is one of the traits of vital ministry”
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil/GENEVA – 23 July 2015 (LWI) - A Lutheran foundation in Brazil is weaving together a group of small diaconal institutions to create a network that will enable its…
Assistance to the displaced and people with disabilities
(LWI) – In the midst of the 16-month-old war in the Ukraine that has killed over 6000 people and displaced 1.5 million, the German Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Ukraine (GELCU…
Credibility and accountability urged at West African workshop
(LWI) – The President of the Lutheran Communion in Central and Western Africa (LUCCWA) Archbishop Christian Ekong, has urged churches in the communion to set up structures that…
Young reformers hear how LWF’s contribution shapes leaders
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 26 August 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathering of young adults in Wittenberg, Germany, provides opportunity to learn how working…
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 27 August 2015 (LWI) - Rev. Dr Fidon Mwombeki, general secretary of the United Evangelical Mission, Germany, has called on young Lutherans to courageously and…
RATTVIK, Sweden/Geneva, 28 August (LWI) - Bishops from two of the largest Lutheran churches in the world have met, held discussions and worshipped together in order to deepen…
Indian young reformer plants historic tree at Wittenberg Luther Garden
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 28 August 2015 (LWI) – Youth delegates from Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches across the world witnessed the first young…
LWF General Secretary Junge encourages youth to contribute new ideas
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 28 August 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge encouraged young adults from the member churches…