Dr. Arne Sovik died in Minneapolis, USA on 16 September at the age 96. In a condolence letter to the family, LWF General Secretary Martin Junge gave thanks for Dr. Sovik’s “long, distinguished, and visionary service. Arne Sovik played a major…
Former Communications Director Rev. Marc Chambron Dies
(LWI) – Rev. Marc Chambron, a former director of the Office for Communication of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) who died 2 November, was predestined for an ecumenical calling.…
Pillar in the LWF for Over 30 Years, Christa Held Dies
(LWI) – Christa Held, a former associate director of the Department for Mission and Development (DMD) who died during the night of 21-22 October, was a pillar in the Lutheran World…
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has praised Rev. Dr Philip Potter, the former general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), who died 31 March aged 93, as a “giant”…
“Long and faithful service” to the Augusta Victoria Hospital
(LWI) - With great sadness The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has learned of the death of Dr Tawfiq A. Nasser, the Chief Executive Officer of the Augusta Victoria Hospital in…
A prophetic voice with a passion for justice, peace and reconciliation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has hailed South African Bishop (Emeritus) Manas Buthelezi, a former LWF vice-president who died on 20 April, aged 81, as a…
LWF expresses condolences over killing in St Etienne-du-Rouvray
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed condolences to and solidarity with the Catholic church after the brutal killing of Rev. Jacques Hamel at l’Église St…
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has extended its condolences upon the death of Reverend Carlos Alfredo Duarte Voelker, Pastor President of the…