Speaking up and acting for climate justice as people of faith

GENEVA, 23 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has announced that it shall be the policy of the LWF not to invest in fossil fuels.  This…

Important step in addressing long-term challenges

GENEVA, 22 June 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has endorsed proposals for a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF.

On the last day of its…

Meeting theme holds particular significance
 

GENEVA, 23 June (LWI) - In the face of suffering, hope sustains and encourages.

The LWF Council 2015 met from 18 – 22 June in Geneva under the theme “Hope does not disappoint.”…

Human rights champion to speak about gender-based violence, healing and peace

(LWI) Eminent Congolese surgeon Dr Denis Mukwege will be the keynote speaker at the Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) held in Windhoek,…

“Not for Sale”: Introduction to the Assembly sub-themes

(LWI) -  The theme of the Twelfth LWF Assembly – “Liberated by God’s Grace” – will be further explored in three so-called sub-themes that all focus on that which is “not for sale”.…

Share approaches to theology around the global communion

(LWI) - A group of 28 students from all LWF regions successfully finished a new online course on Lutheran theology, devised and facilitated by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF).…

Recognition of WCC’s important work

(LWI) - The LWF is looking forward to meeting Pope Francis in the Ecumenical…

Good Friday message by LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1Cor 1:18)

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LWF vice-presidents look back at the Reformation Anniversary

(LWI) - The Reformation is ongoing. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has made an impact on LWF member churches. Across the communion, they marked the…

LWF forms strategic advisory group on theological education and formation

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation is taking steps towards creating a network to strengthen theological education and formation across the communion.

In…