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Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros, Western Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola. Photo. S. Gallay

Angola: A growing church making a mark in education

Interview with Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros

(LWI) - Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros heads the Western Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola (IELA) in the…

Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe was one of the lecturers at the 19th International Seminar for pastors in Wittenberg, Germany. Photo: LWF/A. WeyermÃ¼ller

Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible

Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe

(LWI) – “I enjoyed the active participation of the pastors – it was a learning process going both ways, taking place in a good atmosphere,” said Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe about her…

The Lutheran Church of Senegal in the West African country is visible through various church programs. All Photos: UEPAL

Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church

UEPAL President Albecker shares his reflections on a recent visit to congrefgations in the capital Dakar and other parishes

(LWI) - The dynamic presence of The Lutheran Church of Senegal…

Workshop participants with local church staff in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Malabon, Manila. All photos: LWF/Marina DÃ¶lker

Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development

LWF builds capacity for churches in Southeast Asia to respond to economic and environmental challenges

(LWI) - Climate change, economic pressures and the challenges of operating in a minority church context were among the topics of…

Getting together: Scholarship holders of the GNC/LWF with Rev. Dionisie Arion, Scholarship Secretary of the GNC/LWF (left) and Rev. Norbert Denecke, General Secretary of the GNC/LWF. Photo: LWF/A.WeyermÃ¼ller

Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people

GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons

(LWI) – Studying abroad, getting to know a different culture and language, taking up impulses from theology and church: every year about 35 students from member churches of the…

Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien, Presiding Bishop, Church of Norway. Photo: Hege Flo Ãfstaas/Church of Norway

Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges

Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church

(LWI) - In the very early hours of Easter Sunday morning, the leader of the Church…

Bishop Michael BÃ¼nker from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Austria explains the church's position regarding Austrian parliament's Good Friday decision. Photo: ECACA/Uschmann

Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria

Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”

(LWI) – The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the…

Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain

LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in…

Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives

LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church

For me personally, the Easter period this year is quite distinct. Just two days before Good Friday, Indonesians will be giving democracy a major boost by exercising…

Candle lighting during a church service. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace

LWF calls for protection of places of worship

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to express the communion’s solidarity with all those affected by the Easter Sunday attacks targeting Christian places of worship and…