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2017 Assembly Plans, LWF Gender Policy to Feature at 2013 Council Meeting

 

Theme: ‘Called to Be Disciples in Today’s World’

 

News
11 Jun 2013
Members of the Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission at the preparatory meeting in Sibiu, Romania. © LWF

A Sign of Mutual Trust and Commitment

Lutheran-Orthodox Preparatory Meeting to Discuss Ordination Rites and Women's Ministry

News
07 Jun 2013
Members of the Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission at the preparatory meeting in Sibiu, Romania. © LWF

Diaconal Work Offers Hope to the World

LWF “Stand Up and Walk” Virtual Conference: Diakonia Is Gospel in Action

News
06 Jun 2013
[Left to right] Rev. Dr Elieshi Mungure (LWF); Bishop Thomas J. Barnett, Ms Phyllis Brewah (Sierra Leone); and Rev. Dr Peter Bartimawus (Nigeria), during a sub-regional presentation at the ALCLC in Nairobi, Kenya. © LWF/Fredrick Nzwili

Marangu Jubilee Celebrations to Launch Reformation Events in Africa

Leadership Meeting Underlines Sustainability and Renewal of the Church

News
31 May 2013
Youth leaders like Diana Drewstad, Church of Sweden, play an important role in strengthening exchange and cooperation in the LWF European regions. © ČCE/Gerhard Frey-Reininghaus

Europe's Lutherans Pledge Support for Diaconal Services despite Diminishing Resources

Message from Regional Church Leadership Consultation

News
30 May 2013
LWF General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge addresses the Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation in Nairobi, Kenya. On the left, Presiding Bishop Dr Alex G. Malasusa, LWF Vice-President for Africa, and (right) Rev. Dr Wakseyoum Idosa, President of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus. © LWF/Fredrick Nzwili

Advocacy Strengthens Diaconal Actions in Fighting Injustices

LWF General Secretary Junge Commends African Churches' Action Plan against Poverty

News
30 May 2013
UELCI Executive Secretary Rev. Dr Augustine A. G. Jeyakumar (far right) lights a lamp to inaugurate the YMR 2013 conference in Chennai. Others joining in the symbolic action included (from left to right) Augustina Gerson, Ms Vasuki Jesudoss, Mr J. S. Anbu; and Annes Brida Rose. © UELCI

Youth Inaugurate Series of Reformation Anniversary Events in India

"Give Us Space" to Contribute to Church's Renewal

News
29 May 2013
LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan. © LWF/H. Putsman Penet

Arab Christians Have Built Hope in Hopeless Situations

LWF President Younan Speaks at Conference on Christians in the Middle East

News
24 May 2013

LWF Offers Condolences and Prayers for Oklahoma Tornado Victims

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed heartfelt condolences and prayers to the people of Oklahoma, following the tragic loss of life in

News
23 May 2013
Ms Eva Ekelund (left) LWF regional representative in Central America and Rev. Ángel Furlan (right) addressed the forum on

A Just and Sustainable Future without Illegitimate Foreign Debt

LWF Partners in Central America Say Public Debt Leads to Structural Violence

News
21 May 2013

The Lutheran World Federation Develops New Visual Identity

New Logo Is a Dynamic Expression of the Lutheran Communion

News
16 May 2013
Bishop Emeritus Dr Gunnar Stålsett (right) receives the 30th Niwano Peace Prize from Rev. Nichiko Niwano, Honorary President of the Niwano Peace Foundation, in Tokyo, Japan. © Niwano Peace Foundation

Witnessing at the Intersection of Church and Society

LWF Lauds Norwegian Bishop Emeritus Stålsett for Niwano Peace Prize

News
16 May 2013

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