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    The Lutheran communion in Asia comprises 54 member churches. These members proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation. To enhance the ability of members to work together in the distinct social and political contexts of the region

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    The work of the LWF in Asia centres around it efforts to uphold and develop the church, as well extend mission programs to the communities in which it is found. The work of the Asia communion is guided by its undertaking to help churches promote God’s mission in the region, shaping its approach according to the context of the country. The LWF's Department for Theology, Mission and Justice and the regional secretary for Asia works alongside LWF member churches in Asia.

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Representatives of LWF member churches in Indonesia offer their welcome to general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt as she arrives at the Protestant Christian Batak Church (HKBP) in Tarutung. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Strengthening communion relations in Indonesia

LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins leaders of 14 Indonesian Lutheran churches in Tarutung, Sumatra.

Communion
Churches
News
24 Nov 2023
 Lutheran World Federation general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt is welcomed by LWF member church representatives from Indonesia at the Protestant Christian Batak Church (HKBP) in Tarutung. Here pictured: LWF staff Philip Lok (left), Anne Burghardt (mid-left), HKBP ephorus Bishop Dr Robinson Butarbutar (mid-right) and Ellys Anita Gizelle from HKBP (right). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary visits Indonesian member churches

Lutheran World Federation (LWF) general secretary Rev.

Churches
News
22 Nov 2023
Bisop Azar

Bishop Azar: Keeping hope alive in the Holy Land

The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says the biggest challenge is to accompany families who live in fear for th

Churches
Justice
Humanitarian
News
02 Nov 2023
Reformation Day Worship Resources 2023 Publication Cover. 9 September 2023, Krakow, Poland: Cross pictured as closing worship is celebrated at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Thirteenth Assembly, held in Krakow, Poland on 13-19 September 2023 under the theme of ’One Body, One Spirit, One Hope’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

New worship resources for Reformation Day

LWF shares prayers and liturgy for use on Reformation Day prayers.

Unity
Communion
Churches
News
27 Oct 2023
‘Now there are varities: a study document on Lutheran identity in the global Lutheran communion’. Photo: LWF

Maintaining unity, celebrating diversity: a new publication

The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spir

Unity
Theology
Communion
News
04 Oct 2023
An LWF-supported project of the Guatemala Lutheran Church provides women from the indigenous Maya Chortí communities with skills to boost agricultural production and marketing. Photo: Guatemala Lutheran Church

LWF calls for member church project proposals

LWF member churches have been invited to submit proposals for long-term projects that will begin in 2025. The deadline is 8 January 2024.

Churches
News
02 Oct 2023

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