LWF 2009 Council
22-27 October | Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland
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The LWF to Continue Reconciliation Journey
with Mennonites
The LWF has taken a further step in the healing of memories with Mennonites.
The 2009 Council approved a statement asking for forgiveness for Lutheran persecution of Anabaptists in the sixteenth century and hurtful portrayals to the present day.
The Council has recommended that the LWF Eleventh Assembly in July 2010 adopt the statement. More...
LWF Leaders Speak of Optimism for a Strengthened Lutheran Communion
The LWF Council concluded its 2009 meeting with optimism for a strengthened communion, showing that potentially dividing issues could be resolved by reconciliation and not fragmentation. More...
Continue Prophetic Example, Ecumenical Partners Urge LWF
Praise for the LWF's justice and reconciliation efforts were the focus of greetings from sister organizations at the 2009 Council meeting. More...
2009 Council News
Council Actions | Elections & Appointments | Reports & Addresses | Themes | Worship
2009 Council Photos
Climate Change | Council Actions | Elections & Appointments | General Secretary-Elect | Human Trafficking | People | Reports & Addresses | Worship
About the LWF Council • The 49-member Council is responsible for LWF business between Assemblies. Approximately 75 representatives of LWF member churches and partner organizations will gather for the 2009 Council meeting near Geneva, Switzerland. They will be joined by around 90 other participants including interpreters, guests, LWF staff, media and stewards.
Hosting the 2009 Council is LWF member the Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
