Secretary Junge affirms to Twelfth Assembly LWF’s reason to witness with hope in a fractured world

The 74 million-member global Lutheran communion marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation as a milestone, and not an endpoint as it…

Called to be “reformed and reformers, renewed and renewing, liberated and liberating”

Lutherans from around the world and ecumenical guests gathered at the Sam Nujoma stadium, in Windhoek, Namibia for the global commemoration of the 500th…

After 500th Reformation ceremony at Sam Nujoma Stadium Namibian churches present cultural performances

After the global commemoration service for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation ended, a less formal gathering started at the Sam…

“Renew our framework of thought, rethink our economics, and rephrase our common goal,” are the challenges of the 21st century said climate justice advocate Martin Kopp in a keynote speech on the sub-theme “Creation - not for sale”. He gave the…

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a public statement on reconciliation with respect to the genocide in Namibia. The statement was adopted by the Twelfth Assembly, which takes place in Windhoek, Namibia. 

“The fate of the Herero…

Young Lutheran Lydia Posselt delivers closing sermon for LWF’s Twelfth Assembly in Windhoek.

“I belong to Christ, and you belong to Christ, and together, we get to march in the parade led by the Holy Spirit,” said Rev. Lydia Posselt from…

The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) was a milestone opportunity to affirm the Lutheran communion as a shared gift and affirm its task to witness in the world with gratitude and joy.

In the Assembly Message from the…

The newly elected Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met for the first time on 17 May in Windhoek, Namibia. The Council was elected during the Twelfth Assembly. During the meeting the Council elected seven vice-presidents and…

Outcomes of the LWF Twelfth Assembly are now available

The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) was encouraging and positive, say LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin…