The notion that creation is a treasure and not to be exploited is a major theme of the upcoming 12th assembly of the Lutheran World Federation and was discussed extensively at the recent Africa leadership conference in Marangu, Tanzania. Here,…
LWF General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge draws inspiration from the Africa leadership conference at Marangu, Tanzania, to show how collectively, churches can transform lives. He is interviewed in French by David Ben Adjia, of the Église…
LWF Advocacy Officer Dr Ojot Ojulu took part in the 60th year commemorations of the first all-Africa Lutheran conference. He analyzes the critical need for church advocacy in today’s society.
The recent anniversary gathering of African Lutheran churches included sister churches from around the world. Delegates from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America found that when you are on top of a mountain, you can see far beyond your…
Day two of the LWF Council 2015 began with spiritual food for thought. Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata read from Romans 7: 14-25, reminding participants that “Hope Does Not Disappoint” a text that put them in good stead for the business of the day .
After a festive Sunday service in St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva, the LWF Council met for its last day of business on Monday, 22 June. The morning began with a discussion on the…
Lutheran Bishop Dr Tamás Fabiny likens the march of thousands of refugees from Budapest to Austria to the struggle for racial equality in the United States or opposition to apartheid in South Africa.
“My faith teaches that compassion, mercy, love and hospitality are for everyone: the native born and the foreign born; the member of my community and the newcomer. I will remember and remind members of my community that we are all considered “…
The LWF member church delegates expressed appreciation for the Address of the President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, and reflected on some of the issues raised in the 16 June presentations.
