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…
“Separating politics and religion is neither wise nor desirable”
(LWI) – Speaking at the Martin Luther Forum Ruhr in Gladbeck (Germany), LWF President Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan called for commitment to peace and justice in the…
Called to be Transformed and Transforming, Diakonia in Context
GENEVA, 2 July 2014 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) second Virtual Conference on Diakonia in September will connect some 500 congregational leaders,…
LWF General Secretary Junge Urges Political Solution and Support for ELCJHL
(LWI) - Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has called for an immediate and unconditional…
(LWI) – Following a court ruling on the use of the word ‘Allah’ in Malay Bibles, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has reaffirmed solidarity with and support to Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)…
Statement Reiterates Obligation to Protect Civilians
(LWI) – Expressing “profound shock and sadness” as the death toll and human suffering continue to rise among civilians including children, in Gaza, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
(LWI) – The Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in Jerusalem has prepared a ward in the hospital to operate around the clock to receive injured and wounded patients from Gaza and give them medical care. …
(LWI) - “You are only in middle school. Why do you need to know about HIV and AIDS?” Elisabeth Purba asks. It is late morning in the village of Desa Bulu Cina, and a group of about 40 teenagers sits in the…