Second LWF Workshop on Community Diakonia in Europe
A group of Lutheran pastors, educators and diaconal workers (working in church social services) met in the Black Sea port city of Odessa for an ongoing initiative of The…
Theologians Gather for Second LWF Hermeneutics Consultation
As theologians from 20 countries gathered to gain new understandings of the Psalms for the 21st century they were reminded of the relevance of the ancient biblical writings to…
LWF “Stand Up and Walk” Virtual Conference: Diakonia Is Gospel in Action
(LWI) Service to the marginalized offers hope to the world, a 5 June virtual conference of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) on diakonia [church-related social…
LWF presents plans and theme for the Reformation anniversary
(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) wishes to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017 as a global communion. “There are already many activities…
(LWI) Presenting the keynote address to the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) today, Kurt Cardinal Koch, President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity…
LWF Council Calls for Action to End Violence and Impunity in the Region
(LWI) Expressing its “deep concern” regarding the continuing violence and violation of human rights in Central America, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
A Call to Promote Dignity and Justice for all Human Beings
(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has adopted a wide-ranging policy on gender justice that urges inclusive and sustainable communities, churches and programs…
Joint Working Group Begins Preparations for 2017 Liturgical Material
(LWI) Lutheran and Roman Catholic liturgists are a step closer to making available worship materials for joint ecumenical commemorations of the 2017 Reformation…
