Calls on all Lutherans to Pray for Peace in the Middle East

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has called on Lutherans from around the world to join him in praying with Pope Francis,…

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…

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…

LWF President Wrongfully Placed as Signatory

(LWI) – A statement today with the title: “Statement from Palestinian Christian Leaders: Europe Must Recognize the State of Palestine,” has been published and widely distributed. The…

Bishop Younan: Women’s Contribution to a Historic Decision

(LWI) – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has adopted a constitution for its Ecclesiastical Court, which henceforth provides for gender equality…

LWF Council concern over violence against religious minorities

GENEVA, 3 August 2015 (LWI) - At its 2015 meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the Middle East, voicing concern about violence…

JERUSALEM/ GENEVA, 8 March 2015 (LWI) - In a cellphone shop along the main road in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina, Ghadeer Altawil is in the middle of her work day.

Ghadeer graduated from the Lutheran World Federation (…

Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza

(LWI) - Unequal pay, unemployment, early marriages, and violence against women remain key challenges for women in the West Bank and Gaza, in spite of increased…

ELCJHL important for Middle East

(LWI) – The Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has elected Rev. Ibrahim Azar to be a bishop of the church.

Bishop-elect Azar,…

LWF President Younan to receive the 34th Niwano Peace Prize

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has extended congratulations to Bishop Dr. Munib Younan who has been named as the 34th recipient of the distinguished Niwano Peace Prize…