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A statue of Martin Luther in front of the town hall in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF Council to meet in Wittenberg, Germany

GENEVA, 1 June 2016 (LWI) –The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council will meet from 15 to 21 June in Wittenberg, Germany under the theme, Gr

Communion
News
01 Jun 2016
24 February 2020, Jerusalem: Nurse Hiba Almu'ti tends to Shehadi Dar-Awad, as he receives Dialysis treatment at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF Jerusalem cancer hospital a center of excellence

New CEO wants Augusta Victoria to care for all

Humanitarian
News
26 May 2016
Workshop co-organizer Suad Younan, middle, encouraged the Holy Land church to use its prophetic voice and tools to challenge ecclesiastical and socio-political fixtures, during the launch of the gender justice policy in Arabic. Photo: LWF/E. Neuenfeldt

Open dialogue and training at Holy Land gender justice seminar

The Lutheran World Federation's gender justice policy has been translated into Arabic.

Theology
Gender
News
25 May 2016
The Arabic version of the LWF Gender Justice Policy was launched at the workshop in Beit Jala. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Changing laws and patriarchal attitudes go hand in hand

Arabic version of LWF Gender Justice Policy launched in West Bank and Gaza

Theology
Churches
Gender
News
23 May 2016
Members of the band Connected have together found a way of bringing the word of God to people through music. Photo: Dario Dorsch

Connected through music

(LWI) - Seven young people in Argentina have found a way of expressing their faith through music.

Churches
News
20 May 2016
Women and children are often the most affected by poverty. The ELCM Matsimbe project equips them with skills to earn income from small-scale trade, such as poultry keeping. Photo: Allison Westerhoff

Children's rights key to fighting injustice and poverty

Eliminate poverty and violence through theology

Communion
Churches
Gender
News
20 May 2016
Dadaab is the world’s largest cluster of refugee camps, with a population of more than 350,000 people. At its Kambioos camp, LWF provides dedicated areas for girls that offer activities and protection. Photo: LWF

Kenya’s decision to end refugee hosting will increase risks for thousands

LWF joins call to uphold the rights of refugees

Governance
Humanitarian
News
11 May 2016
LWF General Secretary Martin Junge taking a selfie of himself, the old reformer Martin Luther and the young reformers on a square in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg

Make the Twelfth Assembly “your Assembly”

GENEVA, 10 May 2016 (LWI) - A 365-day countdown to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Twelfth Assembly kicks off today, with an invitation to memb

News
10 May 2016
Adhieu Choul beside her drying rack. The mother of six has become an ambassador for good hygiene in the community. Photo: LWF Uganda

Water and sanitation in Njumanzi

How LWF improves water supply and sanitation in the refugee settlement

Humanitarian
News
09 May 2016
Refugee work is part of ELCIC’s engagement as a church “In mission for others.” National Bishop Susan C. Johnson, seen here, visiting refugees in Adjumani, north Uganda. Photo: LWF Uganda

A "wonderful" sign of the calling into Church unity

Canadian Bishop Johnson reflects on the ecumenical commemoration in Lund

News
06 May 2016
Haneen, a molecular lab technician at AVH since 2011, examines biopsies and provides cancer diagnoses in consultation with hospital pathologists. LWF/M. Renaux

Caring for the children of Palestine

Jerusalem’s Augusta Victoria Hospital specializes in the treatment of kidney disease and cancer treatment.

Humanitarian
News
03 May 2016
ECCB synodal leader Daniel Ženatý, left, and synod council member Jiří Schneider before the entrance of the Diaconia office in Prague. Photo:ECCB.

“We stand with you as you stand with vulnerable people”

GENEVA, 3 May 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed deep concern over hate messages against the diaconal service arm of th

News
03 May 2016

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