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ELCA Presiding Bishop-elect Elizabeth A. Eaton Photo: ELCA

ELCA Elects First Female Presiding Bishop

LWF Offers Prayer for Past and Future Leadership

News
15 Aug 2013
Rev. Prof. Dr Timothy Wengert, member of the LWF Task Force on the Mennonite Action. Photo: Ivo Huber

Reading Confessions in Life-Giving Ways

Apology to Mennonites Brings Convergence on Peace

Unity
Justice
News
09 Aug 2013
Ms Mireille Ntambuka. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia

Daring to Talk about a Taboo Subject for Women in DRC

LWF Supports Congolese Church Contribution to NGO Shadow Report

News
05 Aug 2013
Dr Eugene Ries (1926-2013). Photo: LWF/C. Rothenbühler

Tribute to Eugene Ries: A Life for LWF World Service

Remembering a Leader Who Helped Bring “New Hope and New Life”

News
05 Aug 2013
Maria Elena Parras at a June 2013 women theologians’ meeting in São Leopoldo, Brazil. © A. Gastellu

Argentine Church Forges New Direction in Congregational Ministry

First IELU Lutheran Deaconess to Serve as a Pastor

News
30 Jul 2013
Mary Maurita and newborn Chance. Photo: ACT/DCA/Mai Gad

Influx of Thousands Puts Pressure on Newly Established Refugee Camp in Uganda

LWF Provides Life-Saving Supplies to Fleeing Congolese Families

News
25 Jul 2013
Makala’s family sells pawpaws to buy food after drought killed their millet crop. © LWF/M. Retief

FEATURE: In Namibia, It Hasn’t Been This Tough for Decades

LWF Reaches Out to Rural Communities in Namibia’s Worst Drought

Churches
Humanitarian
News
19 Jul 2013
Symbols displayed during prayer at the LAC women theologians' meeting. © LWF/Adriana Gastellu

Shining Light on the Role of Women in Latin America’s Lutheran Churches

Regional Network Visualizes “Herstories” Contribution to 2017 Reformation Anniversary

News
17 Jul 2013
A field of dead millet crop in Omusati region, northern Namibia. © LWF/M. Retief

LWF Calls on Member Churches to Support Namibia and Angola Response to Drought

Worst Drought in 30 Years: General Secretary Junge Underlines Urgency for Early Intervention

Governance
Communion
Churches
News
10 Jul 2013
Archbishop Hiltz and National Bishop Johnson (right) at Parliament Hill, Ottawa. © Joint Assembly Co

LWF General Secretary Junge Lauds Joint Witness of Canada’s Lutherans and Anglicans

A Great Encouragement for Cooperation Globally

News
09 Jul 2013
The LWF delegation meets with KCMC staff in Moshi. © LWF/H. Martinussen

A Growing Church Committed to Holistic Mission

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania: 50 Years of Unity

News
08 Jul 2013
LWF President Younan (right) receives Archbishop of Canterbury Welby in Jerusalem. © ELCJHL/D. Hudson

LWF President Munib Younan Meets with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

A Commitment to Work Together for Peace and Reconciliation in the Middle East

News
08 Jul 2013

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