Strengthening holistic mission and humanitarian response
GENEVA, 19 June 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran Federation (LWF) Council has appointed Maria Immonen as the new director of the Department for World Service (DWS) and Rev. Dr…
Speaking up and acting for climate justice as people of faith
GENEVA, 23 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has announced that it shall be the policy of the LWF not to invest in fossil fuels. This…
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…
GENEVA, 5 August 2015 (LWI) - During its 2015 annual meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) endorsed a resolution concerning migrants. In this resolution, it “expressed its…
Lunar New Year is, without doubt, the most important annual festival for the Chinese. It is not only a long holiday in Hong Kong, but also a time for family and friends to gather. It is…
As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context?…
Climate Justice Charter presented to South African Parliament
This year’s National Day of Action in South Africa called for an “end to hunger, thirst, pollution and climate harm.” On this occasion, representatives of civil society,…
