News
4
Apr
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church
4
Apr
The dynamic presence of the ELS in the West African country is visible through various church programs including diaconal initiatives, a vocational training center, student hostels and health clinics.
4
Apr
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church
4
Apr
The dynamic presence of the ELS in the West African country is visible through various church programs including diaconal initiatives, a vocational training center, student hostels and health clinics.
29
Mar
Angola: A growing church making a mark in education
29
Mar
Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola, speaks about his enthusiasm to see every church member experience the freedom of discovering the Bible and knowing that...
15
Mar
Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled”
15
Mar
Bishop Paweł Hause, from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland in the Diocese of Masuria, talks about witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this part of the country.
4
Mar
Tanzania: Presiding Bishop calls for leadership values that foster unity
4
Mar
Church unity, sustainability, and a vibrant church were key topics at a recent retreat of bishops, management team, youth and women leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania.
1
Mar
Brazil: Building bridges in challenging times
1
Mar
Rev. Sílvia Genz, Pastor President of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil, first female head of the church, talks about creating spaces for dialogue on contemporary issues in...
4
Dec
European church leaders call for welcome of migrants in Christmas statement
4
Dec
The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe has issued a statement calling on political leaders, churches and European citizens to work toward a more inclusive and welcoming society.
3
Dec
LWF welcomes Bishop July’s election as chairperson of the German National Committee
3
Dec
The LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomes the election of Württemberg Bishop Frank O. July as the new chairperson of the GNC, and thanked the GNC for its vital role of facilitating...
29
Nov
Participation of women and men is a theological issue
29
Nov
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony has passed a law to recognize the fundamental issue of gender justice in the composition of church governing bodies.
27
Nov
Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions
27
Nov
Coming from 12 different countries, a group of 12 newly elected church leaders at an LWF retreat in Geneva noticed their vastly different realities, but also that they face similar challenges and...
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”
22
Sep
“A time of deep reflection”
22
Sep
Bishop Jack Urame (ELCPNG) looks back on the Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders
20
Sep
“It felt like meeting the world – and my world got bigger with it!”
20
Sep
Bishop Barbara Collins (ELCA) reflects on the Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders
19
Sep
A deeper understanding of Lutheranism worldwide
19
Sep
Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders in Geneva and Wittenberg
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16
Aug
“Here we stand!”
16
Aug
A visual message from Wittenberg on women’s ordination
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15
Aug
“Sister, carry on!”
15
Aug
WICAS meeting of bishops and women in church leadership
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23
Jun
Reviving, rethinking, renewing faith
23
Jun
Young Reformers in the United States bring youth voices to congregations
30
Jan
Ethiopian church elects Yonas Yigezu as president
30
Jan
LWF General Secretary invites EECMY to continue strong engagement in the Lutheran Communion
20
Sep
Proposals to pool resources to sustain Lutheran theological formation in LWF regions
20
Sep
Church leaders seek collaboration in finding solutions to common challenges
13
Sep
LWF hosts second retreat for Lutheran church leaders
13
Sep
Junge addresses shared identity as churches in communion
8
Oct
Support network set up for new church leaders
8
Oct
LWF induction program for new church leaders
24
Sep
Strengthening the vision and practice of transformative church leadership
24
Sep
LWF induction program for new church leaders
15
May
Getting ready for an intergenerational dialogue on climate justice
15
May
LWF European ‘Young Reformers’ explore questions of Lutheran identity
1
May
Young and Inspired for Reformation in Asia
1
May
Asia Lutheran Youth Network to Nurture Leaders
20
Apr
Towards a Sustainable LWF Asia Region
20
Apr
Engaging Neighbors and Communities ‘Not within Our Walls’
16
Apr
Rooting Gender Justice in Biblical, Theological and Local Contexts
16
Apr
LWF WICAS Affirms Women’s Contribution to Inclusive Church in Asia
15
Apr
Radical Forms of Inclusion Can Strengthen Diaconal Practice
15
Apr
Reformation Focus at LWF Latin America and Caribbean Gathering
6
Mar
Youth Leadership: An Opportunity to Work across Generations in India
6
Mar
Interview with UELCI Youth Secretary Chrisida Nithyakalyani
20
Feb
Leadership Should Foster Unity, Says Russian Lutheran Archbishop Brauer
20
Feb
Solidarity for Reconciliation and Peace in Ukraine
