Pre-Assembly Looks at Challenges of Increasingly United Europe
Eucharist during a June 2009 meeting exploring church-state relationships in Europe in the post-communist era © Zsuzsanna Bolla/ELCH |
The environment, social engagement, diakonia and migration top the agenda of the LWF Europe pre-Assembly consultation.
Participants are aiming to address challenges facing the LWF regions in an increasingly united Europe. The 13 to 17 March meeting in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, is also exploring paths to closer fellowship and involvement within the worldwide Lutheran communion. More...
More Pre-Assembly News | LWF in Europe
Membership of LWF Churches Tops 70 Million
The total number of members in churches belonging to the LWF rose 2.3 percent in 2009 to just over 70 million. Membership in Africa, Asia and Europe increased, while LWF member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as North America experienced a slight decline. Lutheran churches worldwide count some 73.8 million members.
Membership trends by region | 2009 LWF statistics 
LWF Publication Focuses on Issues That Impede Gender Justice
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A new LWF publication draws attention to barriers to gender inclusiveness in the Lutheran communion and wider society. "Women's Daily Bread," a special edition of Lutheran World Information, reflects on the reality of women’s search for bodily and spiritual sustenance.
The publication includes voices from the LWF regions, a Bible study, reflections on the nature of communion and liturgical material. More...
"Women's Daily Bread" | LWF Eleventh Assembly theme | Women in Church and Society desk
LWF General Secretary Urges Prayer Following Earthquake in Chile
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LWF members are showing solidarity with earthquake-struck Chile through letters of support, prayers and resource mobilization.
The LWF Department for World Service is working together with churches and the ACT Alliance to assess the extent of the damage and determine what assistance is needed. More...
More on pastoral message | LWF Latin America region | Member churches in Chile
New Life Five Years after Tsunami
Thirumullaivasal in India's Tamil Nadu state has changed from post-tsunami graveyard to thriving community in five years’ time thanks to Lutheran World Service India (LWSI).
Partnership in the form of permanent houses, new boats, disaster preparedness training and micro-credit initiatives has given village residents hope and the keys to self-sufficiency. More...
