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Council 2015

Finance Committee chair, Christina Jackson-Skelton, centre, commended the LWF leadership for increasing financial stability. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

Appreciation, sustainability and plans for the future
By
Sandra

Communion
Blog
19 Jun 2015
Members of the 2015 Council approve two key positions in the LWF Communion Office. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

LWF Council appoints new directors for Mission and Development and World Service departments

Strengthening holistic mission and humanitarian response

Governance
Communion
News
19 Jun 2015
Rev. Dr Minna Hietamäki presents the document, The Self-Understanding of the Lutheran Communion. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

Communion amidst diversity

LWF Council agrees process for member church study of self-understanding document

Communion
News
19 Jun 2015
Opening worship at the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

LWF Council meeting begins with singing and thanks for LWF intervention
By
Sandra

Communion
Blog
18 Jun 2015
LWF President Bishop Younan to 2015 Council: we need to taste the hope that strips me of my selfishness. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

Lutherans called to “robust moderation” to counter extremism and offer hope

LWF President Younan’s address to 2015 Council meeting 

Governance
Communion
News
18 Jun 2015
LWF President Bishop Dr Munib Younan delivers his address at the 2014 Council meeting. Photo: M. Renaux

Hope does not disappoint - LWF Council meeting 2015

LWF Council to meet in Geneva

Communion
News
10 Jun 2015
During the Assembly 2010 reconciliation action, the Mennonite World Conference presented the LWF with a pine foot-washing tub as a sign of commitment to a continued process of healing of memories. Photo: LWF/Erick Coll

Lutheran - Mennonite Dialogue Moves Closer on Peace Issues, Future Cooperation

LWF Task Force on the Mennonite Action to Present Report at LWF Council in 2015

Unity
Communion
News
17 Sep 2014

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