LWF joins the WCC in remembering Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the WCC, a “visionary and courageous” ecumenical leader from Africa, who died on 31 May at the age of 73.
Pillar in the LWF for Over 30 Years, Christa Held Dies
(LWI) – Christa Held, a former associate director of the Department for Mission and Development (DMD) who died during the night of 21-22 October, was a pillar in the Lutheran World…
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has praised Rev. Dr Philip Potter, the former general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), who died 31 March aged 93, as a “giant”…
A prophetic voice with a passion for justice, peace and reconciliation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has hailed South African Bishop (Emeritus) Manas Buthelezi, a former LWF vice-president who died on 20 April, aged 81, as a…
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has extended its condolences upon the death of Reverend Carlos Alfredo Duarte Voelker, Pastor President of the…
Brazilian church leader was dedicated to the ecumenical movement
(LWI) – Brazilian church leader Rev. Huberto Kirchheim, former Vice-President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), died on 14 January at the age of 80.
Lutheran communion pays tribute to theologian Hélène Ralivao
(LWI) - Lutheran churches around the globe are mourning the loss of one of Madagascar’s leading theologians and gender justice advocates, Ms Hélène Ralivao, who was murdered…
