News

The Salvadoran cross painted for the joint ecumenical commemoration in Lund, Sweden will be at the center of the commemoration service in Namibia as well. Photo: LWF/ M. Renaux
Global Commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
news
27 Apr 2017
  • Communion
  • Theology
27 Apr 2017
view
Anne Burghart, Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, with the Chinese translation of the Reformation Booklets.
Addressing the challenges of the world today
news
20 Apr 2017
  • Communion
  • Governance
20 Apr 2017
view
Thirty-two year old Rev Lydia Posselt from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will preach at the closing worship of the LWF Assembly on 16 May. Photo: Bob Fisher
Rev. Lydia Posselt to preach at the Assembly closing worship
news
13 Apr 2017
  • Communion
  • Governance
13 Apr 2017
view
Maria Jepsen was elected the first Lutheran bishop 25 years ago.
Encouragement for ordained women
news
12 Apr 2017
  • Gender
12 Apr 2017
view
Commemorative stamps are being issued to mark the 12th Assembly and the Reformation Anniversary in Namibia.
Commemorative stamp issued in Namibia
news
10 Apr 2017
  • Communion
  • Theology
10 Apr 2017
view
A young woman in Za’atari camp, Jordan. Photo: LWF/ M. de la Guardia
Aid organizations call for protection of civilians in Syria
news
10 Apr 2017
  • Humanitarian
  • Justice
10 Apr 2017
view
Constance Kangueehi, a former student, teaches the next generation.
A school of freedom
news
7 Apr 2017
7 Apr 2017
view
Arrival at Fiumicino airport (Rome). Photo: NEV press agency
Welcome to Italy!
news
6 Apr 2017
  • Humanitarian
6 Apr 2017
view
Dr Denis Mukwege to give keynote speech at LWF Assembly in Namibia. Photo: Private collection/ D. Mukwege
Dr Denis Mukwege to give keynote speech at LWF Assembly in Namibia
news
4 Apr 2017
  • Communion
4 Apr 2017
view