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Academic recognition of LWF’s ecumenical engagement General Secretary Junge receives University of Notre Dame honorary doctorate
Election of Vice-Presidents and Committee Chairs The newly elected Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met for the first time on 17 May in Windhoek, Namibia. The Council was electe
LWF Assembly issues resolution on the war in Syria Support for those working to alleviate suffering and those working for peace
‘Out into the world, to give our fruits to others’ Young Lutheran Lydia Posselt delivers closing sermon for LWF’s Twelfth Assembly in Windhoek.
Called to turn outward with gratitude for service The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) was a milestone opportunity to affirm the Lutheran communion as a shared gift and affir
Namibian musical extravaganza gets bishops dancing and worshippers swaying After 500th Reformation ceremony at Sam Nujoma Stadium Namibian churches present cultural performances
“Rethink economics to save a dying planet” “Renew our framework of thought, rethink our economics, and rephrase our common goal,” are the challenges of the 21st century said climate justice
LWF Assembly issues Public Statement on the genocide in Namibia The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a public statement on reconciliation with respect to the genocide in Namibia.
Global Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation attended by thousands in Windhoek, Namibia Called to be “reformed and reformers, renewed and renewing, liberated and liberating”
