Bishop Novgorodov Reflects on Reaching Out to Remote Congregations in a Multi-Faith Context

7 March 2014 (LWI) - Every year Bishop Yuri Novgorodov of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan (ELCRK)…

“Unifying Force of Jesus Christ”

(LWI) – A delegation from the conference of bishops in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany (VELKD) has met with bishops from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) in…

“Promote an Economy That Places Life First”

(LWI) – Church leaders from Asia, Africa and Latin America today joined Fast for the Climate.

The fast, which takes place the first day of every month is meant as a regular day of…

Interview with Rev. Philip Lok of the Lutheran Church in Malaysia

(LWI) - Interfaith relations and holistic mission were among the topics discussed at the Lutheran Churches in Asia meeting in Malaysia from 18 to 19 March 2014. In…

Finnish Church Hosts Global Partner Consultation on Mission and Partnership

(LWI) – “Your Kingdom Come” was the theme of the partner consultation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (ELCF) held in Järvenpäa from 31 March to 4…

Lutheran Bishops Join US and Jerusalem Church Leaders Commending Secretary Kerry’s Peace Efforts

GENEVA, 25 March 2014 (LWI) - A peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians would be a sign of hope for…

Marangu conference is key to unity, dignity and integrity

(LWI) – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) welcomes jubilee celebrations next year to commemorate the Reformation and the spirit of unity initiated at a historic…

Annual Leadership Conference of the LWF Latin America and the Caribbean region

(LWI) – Lutheran leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have addressed the topic of theological education, challenging member churches to rethink…

Lutheran Church Leader Rev. José Pilar Álvarez Speaks on the Struggle to Protect People and Natural Resources

(LWI) – Guatemalan Lutheran church leader says neither threats to personal life, trumped–up charges in court nor other forms of…

LWF Member Church in Valparaiso Raises Funds and Coordinates Relief

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member church in Valparaiso is appealing for financial support and coordinating donations of food, clothing and other…