Department for Mission and Development
Intergenerational Dialogue
During the 13-18 June 2013 LWF Council meeting in Geneva, members of the governing body engaged in a special intergenerational dialogue to benefit from the rich experience that Council members bring to the table.
In a plenary dialogue followed by group sessions, they reflected on their:
- initial picture and vision of the LWF
- actual commitment to the LWF, regarding role and age
- perspectives for the future and sustainability of the LWF
The intergenerational panel dialogues on "Envisioning a Sustainable LWF," started with a plenary presentation among Council members. Responding to questions from Rev. Dr Gloria Rojas Vargas (left), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile, Bishop Niels Henrik Arendt (right), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark, said it was important to preserve the freedom that is connected with being Lutheran. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
LWF Vice-President for Asia Ms Eun-hae Kwon moderated the 14 June intergenerational dialogue on "Envisioning a Sustainable LWF." © LWF/Maximilian Haas
During the intergenerational panel exchange on "Envisioning a Sustainable LWF," Rev. Dr Carlos G. Bock (left), Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil, emphasized the need to stay focused on Jesus' call to churches. Deacon Magnea Sverrisdottir (right), Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, expressed her conviction of a sustainable communion supported by resources such as the Bible and prayers. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
At the plenary dialogue, Mr Warime Guti (left), Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea, said "Envisioning a Sustainable LWF" was possible because of the many learning opportunities provided through meetings such as the Council. Ms Mikka McCracken (right), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, also shared her views. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
(Left to right) Bishop em. Dr Ambrose Moyo, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe; Mr Johan Ehrning, Church of Sweden; and Mr A. Elijah Zina, Lutheran Church in Liberia, during the intergenerational dialogue on how communication works back in their churches. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
Rev. Martina Helmer-Pham Xuan (left), a consultant at the Council, representing the Evangelical Lutheran Mission in Lower Saxony (Germany), follows a group dialogue on what is relevant and unique about being an LWF Council member in the different world contexts. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
(Left) Ms Mami Brunah Aro Sandaniaina, Malagasy Lutheran Church, and Bishop Dr Tamás Fabiny (right), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary, during the intergenerational session on what is relevant and unique about being an LWF Council member in the different world contexts © LWF/Maximilian Haas
Rev. Dr Busi Suneel Bhanu, United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India, joined a group discussing what it means personally to be living as a Lutheran today. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
Bishop Antje Jackelen (left), Church of Sweden, and Ms Danielle Catherine Leker (right), Protestant Church in the Netherlands, during the 14 June intergenerational dialogue at the LWF Council meeting. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
Rev. Dr Marcia Blasi, Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil, and Ms Phyllis Brewah (right), Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone, in dialogue on how the treasures of the Lutheran communion can be fostered to make the LWF sustainable. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
Oberlandeskirchenrat Rainer Kiefer (third from left), Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover (Germany), shares his views on how the treasures of the Lutheran communion can be fostered to make the LWF sustainable. © LWF/Maximilian Haas
(Left to right) Ms Pamela Akinyi Oyieyo, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya; Ms Danielle Dokman, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suriname; and Rev. Dr Wakseyoum Idosa, Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, in the intergenerational group focusing on what needs to be addressed now for the sake of a sustainable LWF © LWF/Maximilian Haas
