Council Press Release No. 20 - LWF Council Affirms Call to Participate in Economic Globalization
LWF Council Meeting, Wittenberg, Germany, 10-17 September 2002
Plans for New Study Program on Interfaith Dialogue, Conflict and Peace
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 17 September 2002 (LWI) – The Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has affirmed “A Call to Participate In Transforming Economic Globalization,” a process that urges LWF member churches to reflect on how to respond to economic globalization and its effects in light of being part of a global communion of churches.
A Council resolution of September 16, presented by the Program Committee for Theology and Studies, asked the LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ishmael Noko to distribute materials from the study process to LWF member churches, agencies and institutions, requesting that they forward their responses for consideration at regional meetings in advance of the LWF Tenth Assembly in July 2003 in Winnipeg, Canada.
The Council also affirmed plans for a new study program on “Interfaith Dialogue: Conflict and Peace.” Some Council members raised questions about the interfaith dialogue program, which promotes theological study among Lutherans and Muslims.
The LWF Council approved plans for:
+ a new study program on “The Bible And Christian Formation,” which encourages conversation among Lutheran congregations about how Scripture shapes their spiritual, liturgical and ethical development;
+ a diaconal ministry focus for “Lutheran Identity In Ecumenical Relationships,” which is an ongoing program of the LWF Office for Ecumenical Affairs;
+ the continuation of “WorshipNet,” which would use the Internet and a semi-annual newsletter to share worship renewal resources among Lutheran churches;
+ “Theological Assistance in DTS,” which encourages visiting theologians from LWF member churches to spend a year working in the department; and
+ the further development of a study program focusing on questions of power and authority in the church.
The Council also voted to continue its agreement with Dr. Choong Chee Pang, LWF’s Academic Consultant for Christian Studies in Beijing, China, through August 2004. Rev. Dr. Joachim Track, from Germany chairs the Program Committee for Theology and Studies.
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