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Liberated by God’s grace to share the gospel, serve the needy PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 1 September 2016 (LWI) — What does God’s grace free Lutherans to do in an increasingly polarized wo
Addressing the root causes of poverty, marginalization and exclusion PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 30 August 2016 (LWI) — Many member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are already engaged with t
More than 74 million members in LWF’s 145 churches GENEVA, 30August 2016 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) churches around the world currently bring together more than 74 million
Churches’ prophetic voice critical in struggle for gender justice PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 28 August 2016 (LWI) – The church’s prophetic voice remains critical in the struggle for gender just
Churches share best practice in fight against injustice Workshop for diaconal workers in Latin American churches
Lutheran church in Suriname hosts LWF Assembly preparations for the Americas Delegates from 19 churches and ecumenical guests are among 70 participants
“Cherish the vision of a lasting peace in Colombia” LWF welcomes conclusion of peace negotiations in Colombia
In the beginning was the Word: The Bible in the life of the Lutheran communion New study document on Lutheran hermeneutics
Scriptures must continue to inform the church’s response to the world Interview with theologian Kenneth Mtata, coordinator of LWF’s hermeneutics process
LWF encouraged by member church action to review investments in fossil fuel companies General Secretary Junge at Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America