All LWF Member Churches in Region Now Welcoming Women as Ministers

(LWI) – The Lutheran Church in Chile (ILCH) has ordained Rev. Hanna Schramm as its first woman pastor in a historic move that means all Lutheran World Federation…

Interview with Rev Hanna Schramm, the first woman minister of the Lutheran Church in Chile (Iglesia Luterana en Chile, ILCH)

(LWI) - Hanna Schramm is breaking new ground in two senses: previously the ministers of the Lutheran…

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.…

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Ecumenical and interfaith networks plan non-stop shared celebration, reflection and advocacy during COP25 

(LWI) - Christians and Muslims, Buddhists and Bahais, members of indigenous and interfaith organizations have come together in…

Young people explore theme of mission to strengthen their faith

(LWI) - Though young people often feel left out of the running of their church, this is not the case of youth in the Lutheran…

Chilean doctor and health care workers in Latin America targets of violent threats

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has expressed concern over recent attacks on health care workers in Latin American countries and North America…

Youth engage in education, community gardening, and reforestation project

(LWI) – “The ‘Seeds of Hope’ project has given me the hope that we, as human beings, can change our attitudes and actions and transform our relationship with the…

LWF member churches of the Americas gather to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities

(LWI) - Coming together under the theme “God breathed life unto dry bones,” leaders from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches…

PUERTO FONCK / Chile (LWI) - Entre los días 17 al 31 de enero se llevaron a cabo los campamentos de liderazgo, colaboradores y jóvenes de la Iglesia Luterana en Chile (ILCH). Este año, al igual que en otras ocasiones, fueron organizados por la...