News
4
Aug
LWF Study Series on Power: Call for papers
4
Aug
The LWF is seeking contributors who can reflect on the topic of power through essays, poetry, Bible studies or the visual arts. The call for papers will form part of an LWF study series that aims to create an inter-disciplinary dialogue and promote a vision for transforming power relationships within the church and beyond.
14
Jan
Being Lutheran: Lifting up voices of youth
14
Jan
How can young Lutherans ensure that their views and voices are seen and heard in the church today?
20
Feb
Promoting theological and intercultural exchange
20
Feb
The GNC/LWF awards about 35 study, research and language scholarships annually in the field of ecclesiastical theology. With this program it promotes theological and intercultural exchange, the...
6
Nov
Churches in Central and Eastern Europe discuss Lutheran identity, diversity and pneumatology
6
Nov
The consultation with the theme “Diversity and identity – different kinds of gifts, but the same spirit... (1 Corinthians 12, 4-6)” took place from 28 to 30 October in Tallinn, Estonia, and offered...
22
Oct
Mekane Yesus Seminary: preparing for a growing church
22
Oct
The Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa has a long tradition of theological education. In the midst of Ethiopia’s population growth and quick development, but also where poverty, ethnic conflicts...
15
Jul
Wittenberg: Bringing together people from all over the world
15
Jul
The LWF Wittenberg Center, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
12
Jul
LWF announces scholarships in theology, development and diakonia
12
Jul
LWF is calling for scholarship applications for studies and training related to theological, diaconal and development work.
23
May
Peace and justice issues are pertinent to the church’s mission in Africa
23
May
African Lutheran church leaders have said holistic witness for peace and justice on the continent today should focus on issues that directly affect the continent such as the “chain of slavery”...
20
May
Churches in the Americas: witnessing together for justice and peace
20
May
Participants to Latin American and the Caribbean and North America leadership conference in Lima, Peru, issue a message pledging to strengthen regional cooperation.
16
May
Churches must affirm holistic witness despite challenging contexts
16
May
LWF member churches in Africa have received messages of gratitude and encouragement for their untiring and vibrant witness to God’s mission in spite of increasing social, political and economic...
1
Apr
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible
1
Apr
Lyimo-Mbowe, participant of the 19th International theological seminar at the LWF Center Wittenberg in Germany, spoke with LWI on the connection between topics discussed at the seminar titled “...
20
Mar
Critically reflecting about Luther for the 21st century
20
Mar
Prof. Dr Ľubomír Batka from Slovakia assisted to the 19th International Seminar for theologians at the LWF Center in Wittenberg. He spoke with LWI about the importance of these seminars and Luther’s...
16
Jan
A home that connects Lutherans around the world
16
Jan
Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand, the new director of the LWF center, discusses about the center’s work, the potential of ecumenical and international encounters, and how the Luther Garden has woven a worldwide...
11
Jul
LWF call for scholarship applications
11
Jul
LWF is calling for scholarship applications for studies and training related to theological, diaconal and development work.
18
May
Promoting good leadership in the Lutheran churches of the Americas
18
May
“The Lutheran doctrine is the same, but the social contexts differ”
