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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran tradition. Founded in 1947 in Lund, Sweden, the LWF now has 143 member churches in 79 countries all over the world representing 70.5 million Christians.
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Lutheran World Information (LWI) 03/2013
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Symposium on Work, Coordination and Networking
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Lutheran World Information (LWI) 02/2013
LWF Encourages Churches in India to Support Calls for Gender Justice
Helmut Frenz – Champion for Justice and Human Rights
Junge Praises Bishop’s Prophetic Witness
GENEVA, 14 September 2011 (LWI) – The General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Martin Junge has paid tribute to the life, work and witness of Bishop Helmut Frenz (1933-2011), a lifelong campaigner for human rights in Germany and Chile.
FEATURE: Back to School in Dadaab, Where Students Encounter Rules
Attendance at LWF School Erratic, but Classes Full
DADAAB, Kenya/GENEVA, 14 September 2011 (LWI) – It’s the first day of a new term in Kenya and the dusty landscape around Dadaab is dotted with students in colorful uniforms making their way to school.
LWF Expresses Deep Pain over Deaths in Zanzibar Ferry Sinking
Global Communion Praying For Those Who Lost Loved Ones
GENEVA, 13 September 2011 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the people of Tanzania over the loss of more than 200 people, mostly women and children, in the sinking of the ferry MV Spice Islander off Zanzibar on 10 September.
Religions Must Unite Against Evil of Violence
LWF President Stresses Common Values among Faiths
GENEVA, 13 September 2011 (LWI) – The President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has challenged religious leaders from every faith to stand up to their own extremists and say that violence done in the name of God is blasphemous.
Dialogue, Reconciliation and Cooperation Are Key
Statement by LWF General Secretary on the Anniversary of the New York Attacks
GENEVA, 7 September 2011 (LWI) – In a statement marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific attacks on the United States that took place on 11 September 2001, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Martin Junge said that the LWF joined many others in continuing to mourn the numerous victims of this catastrophe that shook the world, and to pray for all those who still suffered the traumas of that day.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile Urges Participation for Education Impasse
LWF General Secretary Says Underlying Political, Economic System at Fault
SANTIAGO, Chile/GENEVA, 6 September 2011 (LWI) – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (IELCH) has played a mediating role as students of all ages in Chile mobilized to demand free education and better standards.
Reading the Bible Together to Strengthen Communion
LWF Launches Consultation Series as Part of 2017 Reformation Journey
GENEVA, 5 September 2011 (LWI) – Lutheran theologians and leaders from around the world are launching a series of biblical consultations to promote common insights and further the unity of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as it approaches the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in 2017.
New Homes in Kenya for Somali Muslims before Eid Festivities
Faith Is a Binding Factor
DADAAB, Kenya/GENEVA, 31 August 2011 (LWI) – After almost three months of living in temporary settlements in refugee camps around Dadaab, Kenya, over 20,000 Somali Muslims have been relocated to permanent sites in time to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting observed during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
