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Departure with enormous gratitude: (from l.) LWF General Secretary Martin Junge and Pastor Hans Kasch. Photo LWF/A. WeyermÃ¼ller

“Energetic manner and theological wisdom”

Hans Kasch retires as director of the LWF Center in Wittenberg

(LWI) – “Hans Kasch’s dedication was essential in order to promote the active relations of the world communion with the city, sites and theology of Martin Luther. He leaves a…

Cheryl Philip, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, presents the liturgy at the opening worship of the LWF Council 2018. All photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF Council 2018 opens with joyful worship

“Our energy… comes from the gifts we have freely received”

(LWI) - A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting this morning. 48 Council members from LWF member churches,…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa examined the significance of the Twelfth Assembly and the Reformation anniversary in his address to the 2018 Council. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Growing as a communion engaged with the world

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses Council in Geneva

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr …

Report of the LWF General Secretary Martin Junge at the Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“A defining moment for the church”

Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council

LWI - In the coming years, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will work to further support member churches in their ministry and to strengthen the witness of the church in the world, LWF…

Report of the LWF finance committee chairperson Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler at the Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF reports sound financial situation

Year-end results for 2017 contribute to financial stability

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to report sound financial progress, recording a balanced budget and growth across the organization.

Total income in…

PrÃ¶pstin Astrid Kleist greets participants after the service. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

"We have been enriched and blessed"

LWF Council joins local congregations for Sunday worship

(LWI) - On Sunday 1 July, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran…

Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“With Passion for the Church and for the World”

Council approves new strategy for the LWF

(LWI) - The new strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets…

LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council

“LWF among precious gifts to ecumenical movement”

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation ecumenical partners have praised the LWF for deep commitment to ecumenism in greetings to the LWF 2018 Council.

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General…

Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion

Geographic reach of LWF extends to include Cuba

(LWI) - The LWF Council has voted to welcome with joy three new member churches to the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). They are the Christ Lutheran Church (India), the United Evangelical…

Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

(LWI) - During its meeting in Geneva this week, the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the situation in North-East and…