(LWI) - An earthquake of the magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale caused destruction in Eastern and Central Nepal on 12 May. The epicenter was located close to Mount Everest on the Chinese…
Panelists at LWF European church gathering describe varying contexts
(LWI) – “From what have we been liberated and how do we use that freedom?” That was the question discussed on 12 May at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) regional…
Ruml Welcomes ‘First Step’ for Syrians, Expects More Intervention
(LWI) - A group of 70 Syrian refugees were granted asylum in the Czech Republic earlier this year following a public outcry over the government’s initial refusal…
Dr. Prabin Manandhar has been appointed to the “Disaster Management Coordination Committee” in Nepal. The first of its kind, the Nepalese government formed the high level national committee on May 3. The purpose is to respond to the recent…
LWF European ‘Young Reformers’ explore questions of Lutheran identity
(LWI) – Participants in the first meeting of young reformers from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Europe have begun exploring ways they can…
“Long and faithful service” to the Augusta Victoria Hospital
(LWI) - With great sadness The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has learned of the death of Dr Tawfiq A. Nasser, the Chief Executive Officer of the Augusta Victoria Hospital in…
Ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith perspectives at LWF Europe gathering
(LWI) – A second panel discussion at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) regional consultation in Trondheim, Norway, offered ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith…
Governments urged to create safe passage corridors
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Europe have declared their commitment to increase efforts to welcome refugees “in our midst.”
An opportunity to raise awareness about environmental destruction
(LWI) – Experienced mountain climbers begin a four-day trek to the highest peak of Mt Kilimanjaro today as part of 60th anniversary celebrations of the Lutheran communion…
