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Being an agent of peace: Church service in celebration of the 100 years anniversary of The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN). Photo: Felix Samari LCCN/LWF

Freedom of Religion: Liberated From the “Embrace of Power”

LWF Reflects on the Report by the Special Rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council

Unity
Theology
Churches
News
24 Mar 2014
Consultation participants from Germany and Tanzania after the consultations. Photos: ELCB

German and Tanzanian Member Churches Consulting Together

“Unifying Force of Jesus Christ”

Climate
Churches
News
24 Mar 2014
LWF General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge (right) with the Bishop of Brunswick Prof. Dr. Friedrich Weber (center), Jan Waclawek (left), Bishop of the Silesian Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in the Czech Republic, and other guests during the walk through the city of Goslar. Photo: DNK/LWF. Hübner

LWF General Secretary Martin Junge Attends Reformation Event in Goslar, Germany

Joint Commitment for Peace and Understanding

Governance
Churches
News
21 Mar 2014
Dr. Ojot Ojulu (left) and Rev. Rebecca Ruggaber are joining the LWF Department for Theology and Public Witness. Photo: C. Kästner/LWF

Enhancing advocacy and worship

Appointments of Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu and Rev. Rebecca Ruggaber

Justice
News
14 Mar 2014
Many of those displaced rely on untreated water from swamps and rivers. The LWF provides water treatment tablets to purify drinking water. Photo: Melany Markham

South Sudan: Intervention Critical for IDPs Before Long Rainy Season Begins

Interview with LWF Country Program Coordinator Lokiru Matendo

Humanitarian
News
12 Mar 2014
The North East Asian Lutheran Communion women theologians together with the LWF Secretary for Women in Church and Society. Photo: LWF

Women in Ordained Ministry Reflect God’s Call

Interview with LWF General Secretary on International Women’s Day

Theology
Governance
Communion
News
07 Mar 2014
Ebise Dibisa Ayana at the LWF global consultation on theological education and formation in Wittenberg, Germany 2012. Photo: LWF/Anli Serfontein

Namibia: Bishop Veikko Munyika Consecrated

“Ministry of oversight and unity”

Churches
News
07 Mar 2014
Ebise Dibisa Ayana at the LWF global consultation on theological education and formation in Wittenberg, Germany 2012. Photo: LWF/Anli Serfontein

Strong Leaders In The Church

African Woman Theologian on Mentoring and Networking

Theology
Churches
Justice
News
07 Mar 2014
Kazakhstan Lutheran Bishop Yuri Novgorodov (left) and Rev. Gennadij Khonin, leader of the ELCRK Almaty congregation, during a visit to the LWF Communion Office in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Strengthening the Unity of Lutherans in Kazakhstan

Bishop Novgorodov Reflects on Reaching Out to Remote Congregations in a Multi-Faith Context

Unity
Churches
News
07 Mar 2014
Most DRC refugees in camps southwestern Uganda are women and children. Photo: ACT/DCA/Mai Gad

Scarred by Rape but Spreading Hope among Women Refugees

LWF Uganda Seeks to Increase Protection for Congolese Fleeing into Uganda

Humanitarian
Gender
News
05 Mar 2014
Council 2013 evening prayer © LWF/M. Haas

The LWF Pays Scheduled Accompaniment Visit to the ELCA

Unity in Christ Is a “Precious Gift”

Communion
Churches
News
04 Mar 2014
LCCN Archbishop Dr Nemuel A. Babba. Photo: Felix Samari LCCN/LWF

Nigeria: People of Faith Affirming the Sanctity of Life amid Challenges

Interview with Lutheran Archbishop Nemuel Babba

Churches
Justice
News
27 Feb 2014

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