Council 2019

The 2019 LWF Council meeting took place at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva (Switzerland) from 13 to 18 June on the theme 'Because we know God's voice.'

Youth members of the LWF Council gather ahead of the 13 to 18 June meeting Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Youth members of the LWF Council gather ahead of the 13 to 18 June meeting Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Youth members of the LWF Council gather ahead of the 13 to 18 June meeting Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019
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21 Jun 2019
  • Communion
  • Churches
LWF Council members follow discussion on the protection of biodiversity. The report was presented by the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice chairperson, Ms Vera Tkach, Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and Other States. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Council members follow discussion on the protection of biodiversity. The report was presented by the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice chairperson, Ms Vera Tkach, Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and Other States. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Council members follow discussion on the protection of biodiversity. The report was presented by the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice chairperson, Ms Vera Tkach, Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Russia and Other States. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Call to act on climate-related crises, religious and political injustice
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19 Jun 2019
  • Youth
  • Churches
The LWF Council received greetings from its ecumenical partner representatives including Father Augustinus Sander of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. LWF/Albin Hillert
The LWF Council received greetings from its ecumenical partner representatives including Father Augustinus Sander of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. LWF/Albin Hillert
The LWF Council received greetings from its ecumenical partner representatives including Father Augustinus Sander of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. LWF/Albin Hillert
Ecumenical guests laud LWF’s commitment to Christian dialogue
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18 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Michael Møller addresses the launch of the Waking the Giant self-assessment tool on 17 June. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Michael Møller addresses the launch of the Waking the Giant self-assessment tool on 17 June. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Michael Møller addresses the launch of the Waking the Giant self-assessment tool on 17 June. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert
UN endorses LWF work for Development Goals
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18 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
LWF Council members voting at the 2019 meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Council members voting at the 2019 meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Council members voting at the 2019 meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Communion Office to remain in Geneva
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17 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Unanimously, the Council voted to hold the Thirteenth Assembly of the LWF in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Unanimously, the Council voted to hold the Thirteenth Assembly of the LWF in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Unanimously, the Council voted to hold the Thirteenth Assembly of the LWF in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Polish church will host the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in 2023
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17 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Emma van Dorp lit five symbolic candles on the altar, as the church leaders affirmed the “wish to make more visible our common witness in worship and service, on our journey together towards visible unity.” Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Emma van Dorp lit five symbolic candles on the altar, as the church leaders affirmed the “wish to make more visible our common witness in worship and service, on our journey together towards visible unity.” Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Emma van Dorp lit five symbolic candles on the altar, as the church leaders affirmed the “wish to make more visible our common witness in worship and service, on our journey together towards visible unity.” Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
A source of hope towards Christian unity
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16 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Council members voting on a new structure for the LWF Communion Office. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Council members voting on a new structure for the LWF Communion Office. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Council members voting on a new structure for the LWF Communion Office. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Equipped to serve the communion
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14 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler, chairperson of the LWF Finance Committee. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler, chairperson of the LWF Finance Committee. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler, chairperson of the LWF Finance Committee. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Positive results kept LWF financially stable through 2018
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14 Jun 2019
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion