WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 27 February 2015 (LWI) – At its first meeting, 22 - 25 February in Wittenberg, Germany, the LWF working group on the “Women on the Move”…

Eliminate poverty and violence through theology

(LWI) – The rights of children must be at the fore of efforts to address poverty and economic empowerment. The General Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM), Mabel…

LWF President Archbishop Musa speaks at African region workshop on gender and child rights

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has reminded churches of their role as the prophetic voice…

Costa Rican church assists youth and women seeking work in Nicaragua

(LWI) - The Lutheran Costa Rican Church (ILCO) says a project it started 10 years ago to integrate migrants…

LWF cooperatives transforming lives in Nepal

(LWI) - Goma Timalsina lives a dignified life thanks to her local women’s cooperative, which is supported by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Nepal. In the year since joining, the resident…

LWF General Secretary thanks EECMY for its holistic ministry

(LWI) - In south central Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) and the…

A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative

(LWI) - Ecumenical development experts from around the world, meeting at the…

Leadership Conference in Latin America opens with context analysis and insights from member churches

(LWI) - Vibrant churches who are visible and present in their communities, empowering youth and women, and working on human rights,…

Bishops issue shared statement on proclaiming the gospel in the public space

LWI - Lutheran bishops from Sweden and Tanzania have met together to discern ways of supporting each other’s ministry through prayer, service and public witness…

LWF President Musa brings greetings to Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Africa have received messages of gratitude and encouragement for their untiring and…