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Council 2018

Members of Christ Lutheran Church worship to the sound of drums outside a church. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok

A heart to train our people

New LWF member: Christ Lutheran Church in India

Communion
Churches
News
20 Sep 2018
In Voices from the Communion, LoeRose Mbise of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania says education and awareness-raising are critical if violence against women and girls is to be tackled. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Tanzania: Supporting women and girls in the struggle to end violence

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania offers new gender justice program

Theology
Communion
Churches
News
16 Aug 2018
Julia Braband is one of the young adults elected to the LWF Council last year. She represents Central Western Europe in this governing body. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Germany: Putting the faith of young people on the agenda

Interview with Council member Julia Braband

Youth
Communion
Churches
News
31 Jul 2018
Photo: UEPAL/ Bernard Guillot
5 Nov – 7 Nov 2018

European Regions’ Meeting 2018

Communion
Event
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

Youth
Governance
Climate
News
12 Jul 2018
Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria

LWF Council adopts resolution on the Situation in North-East and Central Nigeria

Governance
Climate
Communion
News
04 Jul 2018
Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion

Geographic reach of LWF extends to include Cuba

Governance
Communion
Churches
News
03 Jul 2018
LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council

“LWF among precious gifts to ecumenical movement”

Unity
Communion
Churches
News
03 Jul 2018
Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“With Passion for the Church and for the World”

Council approves new strategy for the LWF

Communion
Churches
Humanitarian
News
02 Jul 2018

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