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Reformation Is a Continuing Call, LWF General Secretary Junge Tells Council
LWF Strategy Will Help Communion Answer God’s Call
LWI Council Press Release No. 04/2011 | GENEVA, 9 June 2011 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has underlined that the global nature of the Lutheranism should shape commemorations for the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation to be held in 2017.
Confront Justice Issues Head On, LWF President Urges
Bishop Younan Addresses Council Meeting in Geneva
LWI Council Press Release No. 03/2011 | GENEVA, 9 June 2011 (LWI) – Lutherans must remain undaunted in their struggle for justice, the President of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has urged in his first address as LWF president to the organization’s Council on 9 June.
LWF President Younan Says “Farewell Discourse” in John’s Gospel Has Strategy Signposts
Not the End, But the Beginning, as the LWF Charts Its Future
LWI Council Press Release No. 02/2011 | GENEVA, 9 June 2011 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has said that the challenges LWF leaders face at their 9-14 June Council meeting are no smaller than those faced by the disciples of Jesus when they met for their final session together.
Council Members Stand in Solidarity with Liberian Member Refused Swiss Visa
LWF Meeting Underway in Geneva
LWI Council Press Release No. 01/2011 | GENEVA, 9 June 2011 (LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, 9 to 14 June, has expressed solidarity for one of its members, Mr A. Elijah Zina, 29, layperson in the Lutheran Church in Liberia (LCL), who was refused an entry visa into Switzerland for the meeting.
Uncoordinated Humanitarian Assistance Impedes Effective Response for Haiti
LWF Round Table Reviews Lessons Learned and Future Strategies
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti/GENEVA, 7 June 2011 (LWI) – A round table organized in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince to review strategies for international aid underlined the need for better coordination of relief assistance, particularly after the January 2010 earthquake.
Creating a Vision of Right Relationships between Women and Men in Church
LWF European Gatherings Call for Renewed Commitment to Gender Justice
GENEVA, 7 June 2011 (LWI) – Lutheran women from across Europe have expressed the need to recognize and acknowledge women’s contribution to the 16th century church reform movement, particularly as preparations get underway to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017.
Proclamation, Diakonia and Advocacy Make Holistic Mission
Lutheran Church Representatives Share Good Practices on Mission
MONTREUX, Switzerland/GENEVA, 6 June 2011 (LWI) – When representatives of Lutheran churches from around the world gathered to discuss how concrete church intervention is needed in today’s world, the first person to tell her story was Kyioe Narita of the Japan Lutheran Church.
Communion and Fellowship on Equal Footing
LWF General Secretary Junge Speaks at 33rd German Protestant Kirchentag
DRESDEN & HANOVER, Germany/GENEVA, 8 June 2011 (LWI) – “We are a global church community that is on a common path of Christian witness, service, and mutual support.” The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge used these words to describe the LWF, when he spoke at the 33rd German Protestant Kirchentag (church convention) taking place in Dresden, Germany, 1-5 June.
