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Image The Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation, gathers in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10-16 May 2017. Photo by LWF/Brenda Platero Twelfth Assembly Public Statement on Indonesia Concern about politicization of religion The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) issued a public statement on the recent sentencing of the former governor of Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta, under the country’s…
Image Seminary students from Pematang Siantar with their bicycles - the project mobilized 50 students in a country where bicycles are expensive and considered an unusual means of transportation. Photo: Daniel Sinaga Cycling for the climate Young reformers in Indonesia use bicycles to inspire youth action on climate change (LWI) For young reformer Rev. Daniel Sinaga, “Creation – not for sale” is more than just a theme for the 500th anniversary of the launching of the…
Image LWF Council member Bishop Dr Tuhoni Telaumbanua. Photo: LWF / Albin Hillert “God is present and suffering with the people” Voices from the Communion: LWF Council member Bishop Dr Tuhoni Telaumbanua Bishop Telaumbanua describes some of the social and environmental concerns facing The Protestant Christian…
Image Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF Vice President for Asia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region (LWI) - Desri Maria Sumbayak, from the Indonesian Christian Church (HKI), serves as the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice President for the…
