Council 2018

LWF's 2018 Council meeting took place in the Ecumenical Centre, Geneva (Switzerland) from 28 June to 2 July under the theme 'Freely you have received, freely give.'

Members of Christ Lutheran Church worship to the sound of drums outside a church. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok
Members of Christ Lutheran Church worship to the sound of drums outside a church. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok
Members of Christ Lutheran Church worship to the sound of drums outside a church. Photo: LWF/Philip Lok
A heart to train our people
news
20 Sep 2018
  • Communion
  • Churches
In Voices from the Communion, LoeRose Mbise of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania says education and awareness-raising are critical if violence against women and girls is to be tackled. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
In Voices from the Communion, LoeRose Mbise of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania says education and awareness-raising are critical if violence against women and girls is to be tackled. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
In Voices from the Communion, LoeRose Mbise of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania says education and awareness-raising are critical if violence against women and girls is to be tackled. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Supporting women and girls in the struggle to end violence
news
16 Aug 2018
  • Communion
  • Churches
Julia Braband is one of the young adults elected to the LWF Council last year. She represents Central Western Europe in this governing body. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Julia Braband is one of the young adults elected to the LWF Council last year. She represents Central Western Europe in this governing body. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Julia Braband is one of the young adults elected to the LWF Council last year. She represents Central Western Europe in this governing body. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Putting the faith of young people on the agenda
news
31 Jul 2018
  • Communion
  • Churches
Photo: UEPAL/ Bernard Guillot
Photo: UEPAL/ Bernard Guillot
Photo: UEPAL/ Bernard Guillot
European Regions’ Meeting 2018
event
26 Jul 2018
  • Communion
- All day
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight
news
12 Jul 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
Ms Vera Tkach, chairperson of the Ad-hoc Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the resolution on Nigeria to the LWF council. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert
Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria
news
4 Jul 2018
  • Climate
  • Governance
Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Members of the LWF Council welcome three new members to the communion. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion
news
3 Jul 2018
  • Communion
  • Churches
LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council
news
3 Jul 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
“With Passion for the Church and for the World”
news
2 Jul 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion