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A minister greets a parishioner at the church at Faith, Province of British Columbia. Photo: Canada Lutheran
24 Oct
Active and alive
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), LWF member churches, churches closing, innovation, ministry, pastoral care
24 Oct
Carole McCormick is one of the younger parishioners in her home congregation in the Province of British Columbia; as the majority of members are 75 or older. Despite these challenges, there is a...
LWF General Secretary Rev.Dr Martin Junge, during his speech at the Ausburg symposium. Photo: Augsburg University
18 Oct
LWF General Secretary: “Don’t stop now!”
Theology, Ecumenical, ecumenical relations, Public theology, ecumenism, General Secretary Martin Junge, LWF General Secretary Martin Junge, LWF General Secretary, General Secretary, JDDJ
18 Oct
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge when he addressed a public symposium in Augsburg marking the 500th anniversary of Luther’s disputation with Cajetan.
Solveig Egeland, an artist and cultural advisor to the Church of Norway’s Diocese of Borg with a piece of plastic from the ocean. Photo: Mari Tefre
17 Oct
Hope Cathedral rises from ocean drowning in plastic
Climate, pollution, Climate Change
17 Oct
This European autumn 35 volunteers led by traditional boat-builders from Fredrikstad began creating Hope Cathedral. It will combine wooden construction with the ocean plastics.
The participants of the communications workshop. Photo: LWF/Praxedis Bouwman
15 Oct
Called to use communication for communion building in Europe
Communications
15 Oct
Communicators from LWF member churches in Europe meet in Riga
LWF Council member Rev. William Flippin Jr. Photo: LWF / Albin Hillert
5 Oct
Ecumenism is glorification and love
Advocacy, Ecumenical, ecumenical relations, ecumenism, council, LWF Council, Council 2018, Voices from the Communion
5 Oct
Rev. William Flippin Jr is a strong advocate of ecumenism, he stated: All our work is grounded in our statement “…that they may all be one.” (John 17:21)
A participant offers insight at the LWF International Seminar on Prevention, Conflict Management and Peacebuilding. Photo: Scheila Dillenburg
2 Oct
LWF seminar on conflict resolution
Conflict resolution, peace building, conflict transformation, prevention, sustainability, conflict, Peace, LWF member churches, member church
2 Oct
With the aim of equipping member churches to prevent or resolve conflict, the LWF International Seminar on Prevention, Conflict Management and Peacebuilding was held from September 17 to 21 in São...
LWF Council member Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo. Photo: LWF / Albin Hillert
21 Sep
“We celebrated like one family”
Voices from the Communion, Climate Change, Waking the Giant, council, LWF Council
21 Sep
Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo describes the esteem with which Lutheran churches are held during times of crisis, and discusses climate change.
Members of Christ Lutheran Church worship to the sound of drums outside a church. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok
20 Sep
A heart to train our people
Member Churches, member church, LWF member churches, India, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vocational Training Center, Poverty, transgender, council, LWF Council, Council 2018
20 Sep
One of the newest members of the Lutheran World Federation sees the potential in people struggling in poverty, drug addicts, the unemployed, and has pragmatic solutions to overcome discrimination and...
Members of the Waka Community dancing. Photos: ELCH
22 Aug
Nigerian church opens doors to Hungarians
Leadership, Nigeria, Hungary, church, cooperation, Diakonia, seminar, Children, Education, schools
22 Aug
Members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary travelled to east Nigeria, through the LWF program Mutual Learning through Exchange of Leaders, to meet members of The Lutheran Church of Christ...
Pröpstin Astrid Kleist greets participants after the service. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
2 Jul
"We have been enriched and blessed"
Council 2018, council, Worship
2 Jul
On Sunday 1 July, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva.
Guest and church leadership at the anniversary celebrations of MLC. Photo: LWF
11 Jun
From a few families to a worldwide mission
11 Jun
Malagasy Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years
Participants to the LAC leadership conference. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht
18 May
Promoting good leadership in the Lutheran churches of the Americas
Leadership, theological formation, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean
18 May
“The Lutheran doctrine is the same, but the social contexts differ”
10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Bishop Ernst Gamxamub from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia distributes bread during Holy Communion at the opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
10 May
An assembly the communion remembers with gratitude
12th Assembly, Assembly, Assembly 2017
10 May
Looking back to the Twelfth LWF Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia ...
Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand will take up the position of Director of the LWF Center Wittenberg in October this year. Photo: VELKD
3 Apr
Inken Wöhlbrand to become new director of LWF Center Wittenberg
LWB-Zentrum Wittenberg
3 Apr
The next director of the LWF Center in Wittenberg, Germany, will be Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand. The German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation has appointed the 54-year-old to this post,...
Confirmation students from the Windhoek area clasping hands as they form a Luther Rose at the Global Commemoration of the Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia on 14 May 2017. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano
14 Dec
LWF Christmas Message: With Exceeding Joy
Peace, Christmas message, Christmas, LWF President
14 Dec
The Lutheran World Federation celebrates Christmas in 2017 with a reflection on peace.
LWF president Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa speaking at the VELKD General Synod in Bonn, Germany. Photo: epd/Norbert Neetz.
17 Nov
“The Reformation must continue”
LWF President, Gender Justice, Reformation, VELKD
17 Nov
LWF President Musa speaks to VELKD General Synod
The commemoration of the 500th Reformation anniversary in Myanmar included a worship service, symposium and a common meal in Yangon. From the left: Rev. Peter Hoi Be, Myanmar Lutheran Church general secretary and Bishop Dr Andrew Mang Lone; LWF regional representative for Southeast Asia, Mr David Mueller and Ms Beth Mueller. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Isaac Htun.
7 Nov
Prayers for reconciliation and religious freedom
Reformation 500, inlcusive communion, Mekong Mission Forum
7 Nov
Lutheran churches in Myanmar host festive Reformation anniversary
In June 2017, Lutheran Bishop Mark Whitfield and Cardinal John Dew hosted a joint ecumenical service to commemorate the Reformation in the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Wellington, New Zealand. Photo: LCNZ
14 Aug
A year-long celebration of God’s reforming grace
LWF General Secretary, Reformation 2017, indigenous people, Reformation 500
14 Aug
Lutherans in New Zealand commemorate 500 years of the Reformation
The Africa pre-Assembly was told hunger dehumanizes people while the only way to divide the wealth in the world is through attaining quality education. Photo: LWF ALCINET/Felix Samari
10 Feb
Zero hunger and quality education paramount to Africa
Sustainable Development Goals, 2030 Agenda
10 Feb
Africa Pre-Assembly discusses Sustainable Development Goals
Bishop Müller administers communion. Photo: LWF
9 Feb
Perfectly united in proclaiming the gospel
Africa Pre-Assembly, LWF Assembly, Assembly 2017
9 Feb
African Bishop calls for focus on joint witness at beginning of Africa Pre-Assembly
Presenting the Women’s Message at the Africa Pre-Assembly symbolized by the four wings of a windmill are (from left) Faustina Manyangu (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania), Council member Titi Malik (The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria), and Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Maina (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon). Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller
9 Feb
A strong message from Africa’s women
Women's Pre-Meeting, Africa Pre-Assembly, LWF Assembly, Twelfth Assembly, Assembly 2017
9 Feb
Women on the Move to Windhoek
African churches have had a valuable contribution to make to the communion, Rev. Dr Martin Junge said in his address Africa Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller
8 Feb
Mutuality and solidarity at the heart of the communion of churches
Africa Pre-Assembly, LWF Assembly, LWF Twelfth Assembly
8 Feb
LWF General Secretary Martin Junge addresses delegates at Africa Pre-Assembly ...
Faustina Manyangu, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, Bishop Absalom Mnisi, ELCSA and Shoni Ngobeni, LUCSA at the opening worship of the LWF Africa Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller
7 Feb
A chance for greater awareness about freely-given salvation
LWF Assembly, Africa Pre-Assembly, Reformation, Assembly 2017
7 Feb
LWF Africa Pre-Assembly starts in South Africa
Worship is an important part of the Pre-Assemblies, bringing delegates together to listen to and reflect on the Bible and join in prayer. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
6 Feb
Europe Pre-Assembly in photos
Europe pre-Assembly, Assembly 2017, LWF Assembly, Sweden, Conviviality
6 Feb
A look at this significant week, in pictures
"Today’s gospel allows us to believe that it needs the recognition of a wounded God to overcome violence" - Swedish Archbishop Antje Jackelén giving the opening sermon of the Europe Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Daníelsson
1 Feb
Recognition of a wounded God needed to overcome violence
Europe pre-Assembly, Archbishop Antje Jackélen, LWF Twelfth Assembly
1 Feb
Festive worship with local congregation at beginning of European Pre-Assembly
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge speaks at the Europe Pre-Assembly, in Sweden. Photo: LWF/A. Daníelsson
31 Jan
Europe preparations for Assembly a chance to strengthen communion of churches in Europe
Europe pre-Assembly, Assembly 2017, LWF Assembly
31 Jan
Delegates from three LWF regions meet in Höör, Sweden
Rev. Yonas Yigezu, right, pledges to lead the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus with unity and love. On left, outgoing EECMY president, Rev. Dr Wakseyoum Idosa. Photo: EECMY/Tsion Alemayehu
30 Jan
Ethiopian church elects Yonas Yigezu as president
Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, EECMY, Leadership, Rev. Yonas Yigezu
30 Jan
LWF General Secretary invites EECMY to continue strong engagement in the Lutheran Communion
LWF lay leaders: studying Lutheran theology at historical sites of the Reformation and experiencing the worldwide church community.
26 Jan
First LWF seminar for lay leaders offers sound theological knowledge
Lay people, seminar, Wittenberg, Ecumenical Centre
26 Jan
"A priesthood of all believers"...
Members of the local planning team for the LWF Youth pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/ C.Bader
23 Jan
Young Namibians excited to host global Lutheran youth gathering
Assembly 2017, Namibia, Youth pre-Assembly, Youth
23 Jan
More than 110 young Lutherans expected for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Ondangwa
LWF General Secretary Martin Junge invites churches to uphold the three LWF commitments for the Reformation anniversary. Photo: LWF
2 Jan
God's Gift of Compassion
New year message 2017, New Years Message, General Secretary Martin Junge, LWF General Secretary
2 Jan
In New Year Message General Secretary Junge invites churches to seek inspiration from Reformation anniversary
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