News
13
Mar
Malawi: Youth wake us up and women keep us moving
13
Mar
The creativity of the The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM) youth, the action of its women and the faithfulness of its members is the reason for the church’s record growth over the past 39 years, says Bishop Dr Joseph Bvumbwe, head of the ELCM and president of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa.
13
Mar
Malawi: Youth wake us up and women keep us moving
13
Mar
The creativity of the The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi (ELCM) youth, the action of its women and the faithfulness of its members is the reason for the church’s record growth over the past 39...
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...
7
Oct
Asian church leaders call for greater interfaith cooperation
7
Oct
The Asia Church Leadership Conference has concluded in Indonesia with a call to all churches to work more closely together with other faith communities to promote urgent issues such as gender justice...
4
Oct
Junge to Asian churches: Peace-building is our only choice
4
Oct
Call to live and work more closely together as a communion of churches from the LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, at the start of the Asia Church Leadership Conference on 3 October.
2
Oct
Asia Church Leadership Conference to focus on interfaith relations
2
Oct
‘Pursuing Peace through Interfaith Relations’ is the theme of the Asia Church Leadership Conference which opens in the Indonesian city of Pematang Siantar on 2 October.
18
Jul
Reinforcing the contribution of lay people to the church
18
Jul
Lutherans from 16 countries participated in the Lutheran World Federation’s 3rd International Lay Leaders’ Seminar which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, and Wittenberg, Germany, from 27 June to 6...
11
Jul
Tanzania: Towards full women’s inclusion in the ordained ministry
11
Jul
Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania recently marked three decades of women’s ordination by celebrating the more than 300 female clergy in the church, and urging the church to ensure...
9
Jul
The youngest ombudsperson in all Bavaria’s congregation councils
9
Jul
The congregation council in Hohenstadt in the Hersbruck deanery has elected 18-year-old Julian Appl as its ombudsperson.
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
