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Image Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert New publication explores global perspectives on Lutheran identities Common foundations, diverse cultures and traditions (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published a new resource to explore the diverse theological identities of Lutherans across the communion of churches. …
Image The Church of Sweden to present an official apology to the Sámi People for historical injustices. Issued eight commitments to reconciliation. Photo: Magnus Aronson / Icon Church of Sweden to make public apology, commitments to Indigenous people of Sweden Jackelén: “In failing the Sámi people we have also failed ourselves and God” (LWI) - Later this year, the Church of Sweden (CoS) will make an official public apology for its historical role in…
Image General Secretary of the Chinese Rhenish Church Hong Kong Synod, Mr. Leon Chau in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: CRCHKS Hong Kong: Cooperation, friendship, benefits of LWF communion relations Voices from the Communion: Chinese Rhenish Church General Secretary, Mr. Leon Chau (LWI) - For 20 years, Mr. Leon Chau, General Secretary of The Chinese Rhenish Church…
Image LWFâs World Service Department director, Maria Immonen and the Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Aloysius John. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service LWF’s World Service and Caritas Internationalis recommit to “stand together for the sake of the neighbor” (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Caritas Internationalis (CI), the global…
Image LWF President Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa and Pope Francis. Photo credit: Vatican media With passion on the journey from conflict to communion LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican, look ahead to 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession (LWI) - Meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr. Panti…
Image LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge delivers a lecture at the Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) on Synodality and Christian Unity from a Lutheran perspective. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges Lutheran leaders conclude Rome visit which explored ways forward in theological, spiritual and practical cooperation (LWI) - Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have concluded a two-day visit to Rome encouraged by Pope Francis…
Image Situated near the border of Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany in the Port du Rhin, the Chapelle de la Rencontre requires major interior and exterior work. Photo: Marc Seiwert/UEPAL France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation French and German churches express hope for cross-cultural, interreligious encounters (LWI) - In the spirit of Christian unity, President Christian Albecker of the …
Image Malagasy Lutheran Church pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development (LWI) - The legacy of Malagasy Lutheran Church (MLC) pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao will live on through a…
Image Worship and prayer are integral aspects of LWF assemblies. A Bible study session at the 2017 Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano Worship planning committee for 2023 Assembly appointed Creating meaningful connection between spiritual and community life (LWI) – An International Worship Planning Committee (IWPC) has been appointed to lead preparations for daily worship and prayer life at the…
Image Women from the Christian Protestant Church in Indonesia (GKPI) gathered at a church in Medan City, North Sumatra in August 2019 to hear about ways of implementing the LWFâs Gender Justice Policy in their own local context. Photo: Friztian Tobing New commitments to promote gender equality At Generation Equality Forum, LWF pledges to accelerate action to prevent and respond to gender-based violence (LWI) - As the Generation Equality Forum unfolds in Paris, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has pledged to accelerate…