The Lutheran World Federation

LWF Eleventh Assembly

Exploring the Assembly theme

"Give Us Today Our Daily Bread"

German Bishop Frank Otfried July of the host Evangelical Church in Württemberg kicks off a series of reflections on the Assembly theme by LWF members from across the communion.

Length:1.53 - German audio | English translation pdf

Check back for new videos! Coming soon: Bishop Kameeta of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia

 

"Daily Bread" Up Close and Personal

A Refuge from Domestic Violence - Chilean Lutheran Church Agreement with Government Provides Women’s Shelters

The Strength to Survive - Kazakh Lutheran Congregations Committed Despite Mass Emigration

"Just When I Needed It Most" - Thai Church Scholarships Help Needy Students Realize Their Dreams

LWF Group Witnesses Villagers’ Effort to Secure “Our Daily Bread”: Call for Lutheran Communion Solidarity with Communities Affected by Climate Change

She Could Not Share Dogs’ Water - Education Helps Dalit Woman Find Her Strength

Everyone Needs Bread for Daily Life - Call for Strong Connection between Theology and Local Congregational Ministry

A Battle for Cultural Survival: Faith Galvanizes Indigenous Village into Action amid Dramatic Climate Change

"The First Loan of My Life": Improving Livelihoods among Marginalized Bangladeshis

Nourishment for the Body and Soul: North Dakota Congregation Welcomes Special Guests to Weekly Banquet

Returnees Anticipate Bountiful Harvest: LWF Sudan Program Assists Families with Seeds and Tools

African Young Leaders Affirm that "Daily Bread" Is About Creating Hope and Justice

Young Leaders in Asia and Pacific Region Take a Closer Look at the Concept of “Daily Bread”

 

A Theological Look at "Daily Bread"

The High Cost of Food: Familiar Refrains in a New Crisis pdf

A Lenten Reflection on Need and Nourishment pdf

 

More resources

"Give Us This Day Our Human Rights" pdf

What Is Enough? pdf

 

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LWF Cookbook - Recipes and Stories on the Right to Daily Bread

Cookbook Food For Life