“Build new structures to promote peace”

(LWI) – Sixty-five religious, political and civil society leaders from Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania are currently meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 6 – 8. The…

Iceland’s Bishop Guðmundsdóttir Reflects on her Leadership Journey

(LWI) – Forty years ago Solveig Lára Guðmundsdóttir attended a worship service at the Reykjavík cathedral that changed her life.

It was the ordination…

Creative Witness of the Church

(LWI) – LWF Vice President Rev. Dr Gloria Rojas Vargas has been appointed chaplain to the presidential palace in Chile. The appointment was issued by Chile President Michelle Bachelet on 14 May.…

Land Insecurity and Climate Change Linked to Poverty

(LWI) - Lutheran church leaders and diaconal actors from across Africa have called for renewed efforts to keep hope alive for Africa’s poor.

Meeting at Accra, Ghana, 15-18 May, 48…

LWF President Reflects on Pope Francis’ Visit to the Middle East

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan was among the delegation of church leaders who accompanied Pope Francis during his…

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,…

“Like a Tree Planted by Streams of Water”

(LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will hold its annual meeting from 12-17 June at the Tiara Conference Center in Medan, Indonesia, focusing on several agenda…

LWF President Addresses Council

(LWI) – The President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has urged the church to continue working for justice that promotes abundant life for all.

In his address…

Report of General Secretary Junge to the Council

(LWI) – In his report to this year’s Council meeting in Medan, Indonesia, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge highlighted perspectives that…

“Separating politics and religion is neither wise nor desirable”

(LWI) – Speaking at the Martin Luther Forum Ruhr in Gladbeck (Germany), LWF President Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan called for commitment to peace and justice in the…