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Three of the Ezulwini home-based carers, Ellen Dlamini, Caroline Motsi and Thembisile Mncina, bringing care and relief to people living with HIV. Photo: Methodist Church of Southern Africa/Bonginkosi Moyo-Bango

Swaziland’s door-to-door HIV carers

Caring for the family, reducing stigma

(LWI) – When a Lutheran network of door-to-door carers of people living with HIV in Swaziland was started three years ago, its staff were ostracised in much the same way as the people they were…

Church leaders at the LWF leaders conference last year. Photo: Johanan Celine P. Valeriano

Asia Pre-Assembly kicks off regional preparations for LWF Twelfth Assembly

Lutherans in Thailand host delegates from 54 churches

(LWI) - Regional gatherings to prepare for the Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) kick off with the Asian region Pre-…

A participant from the Myanmar government contributes to the human rights discussion, at a meeting organized by LWF Myanmar. Photo: LWF Myanmar

LWF Myanmar behind “milestone” meeting on human rights

Government, civil society draw up recommendations for the country

(LWI) - The major outcome of a recent workshop organized by The Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar is that the government of Myanmar should set up a national steering…

Women delegates from LWF member churches in Asia make paper windmills at the Women in Church and Society meeting, held before the regional Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Asian women delegates gather to prepare for the Assembly

LWF Women on the Move program, Gender Justice Policy introduced at regional meeting

(LWI) - On Sunday morning singing echoed in the corridors of the Camillian Center in Bangkok, Thailand: "Help me believe in what I could be and all…

Pracha Hutanuwatra, program director at the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, invited participants at the SDG forum in Bangkok to redefine what is considered important in life. Photo: LWF/A. DanÃelsson

True diakonia means not leaving anyone behind

Public forum on Sustainable Development Goals in Bangkok brings together religious organizations and civil society

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation and ACT Alliance jointly organized a public forum in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, on…

In his semon, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan told delegates they must increase the worldâs awareness about contemporary forms of economic slavery. Photo: LWF/A. DanÃelsson

Joyful worship as Lutherans in Asia begin LWF Pre-Assembly

Thai culture introduced through song and dance

(LWI) - Song, dance, story telling and prayers at a festive inaugural worship service launched The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Pre-Assembly in Asia on 15 August.

The Evangelical…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said the Asia Pre-Assembly is an opportunity for church representatives to meet, share their work and exchange ideas. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Where churches share their gifts, enrich each other and serve the world

LWF General Secretary Junge shares a vision for the LWF at Asia Pre-Assembly

(LWI) - Addressing The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Asia Pre-Assembly, General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge gave an introduction to the history and identity…

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, addressing the Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans: Photo: ELCA

LWF encouraged by member church action to review investments in fossil fuel companies

General Secretary Junge at Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

(LWI) – Key actions from the recent governing body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) included response to The Lutheran World…

Bishop Ben Chun Wa Chang, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and Rev. Anne Burghardt, LWF study secretary for Ecumenical Relations, show the Chinese translation of the Reformation Anniversary booklets. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

What does it mean to be liberated by God's Grace?

Asia Pre-Assembly participants discuss LWF Twelfth Assembly themes

(LWI) – What does it mean to be liberated by God's grace? From what and to what are we liberated? What does it mean to say that salvation, human beings and creation are…

Churches must be committed to strengthening public space. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

The church in the public space

Lutheran World Federation produces new study document

Through its member churches, programs and projects, the Lutheran World Federation has been heavily involved in community-based action for peace and justice and human rights advocacy.…