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…
Twelfth Assembly resolutions and public statements
GENEVA, 24 May 2017 - At its Twelfth Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) issued 26 resolutions calling the communion and its member churches to take action…
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…
Colombia’s young reformers share Lutheran identity in new booklet
(LWI) - Youth in Colombia have a tendency to visit different churches until they find one suitable for their spiritual and social needs. Most of those who come to the…
Honduran church assembly endorses human rights’ work
(LWI) - In a country where human rights’ defenders often face persecution, the Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras (ICLH) has adopted “Internal Regulations and Norms for Life in the…
LWF Central America work shared at side event of High Level Forum
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has asserted its support for the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), acknowledging the important role of…
Commemorating 500 years of the Reformation in Brazil
Three Brazilian Young Reformers are inspiring youth across their church to make diaconal service more visible, and in the process, creating a network of church workers they hope will…
Colombian churches, civil society and government mark Reformation anniversary
(LWI) - An initiative between churches, the government and civil society in Colombia to commemorate 500 years of the Reformation “has created space for our…
WICAS meeting of bishops and women in church leadership
(LWI) – “We owe great respect and a debt of gratitude to the women who were the first to move into leading positions.” This was the unanimous opinion of women bishops and church…
Experiences of refugees and LWF field staff in conflict areas
The past years have witnessed a constant reduction of space for humanitarians to provide aid. Civilians and aid workers find themselves between the lines. The protection of the…
