Council 2015

The 2015 LWF Council meeting took place at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva (Switzerland) from 18 to 22 June on the theme "Hope does not disappoint."

The Spanish coastguard intercepts a traditional fishing boat carrying African migrants off the island of Tenerife in the Canaries. Photo: UNHCR/A. Rodriguez / 24 October 2007
The Spanish coastguard intercepts a traditional fishing boat carrying African migrants off the island of Tenerife in the Canaries. Photo: UNHCR/A. Rodriguez / 24 October 2007
The Spanish coastguard intercepts a traditional fishing boat carrying African migrants off the island of Tenerife in the Canaries. Photo: UNHCR/A. Rodriguez / 24 October 2007
Central America: young migrants flee gang violence
news
5 Aug 2015
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem
Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem
Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem
Middle East “needs justice not more arms”
news
3 Aug 2015
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Children from Kordofan in Gendrassa refugee camp, South Sudan. The ongoing conflict in the latest UN member state provides an especially difficult working environment. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner
Children from Kordofan in Gendrassa refugee camp, South Sudan. The ongoing conflict in the latest UN member state provides an especially difficult working environment. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner
Children from Kordofan in Gendrassa refugee camp, South Sudan. The ongoing conflict in the latest UN member state provides an especially difficult working environment. Photo: LWF/ C. Kästner
LWF Council issues statement on protracted conflicts
news
3 Jul 2015
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
Michael Ram, chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the committee's report at the June 2015 LWF Council meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman
Michael Ram, chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the committee's report at the June 2015 LWF Council meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman
Michael Ram, chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the committee's report at the June 2015 LWF Council meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman
Church advocacy still critical in Guyana’s poverty reduction efforts
news
1 Jul 2015
  • Communion
The LWF Council expressed appreciation to the General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge for his solidarity visit to northern Nigeria in March this year. The LWF delegation included LCCN's Titi Malik (seated to Junge's left). Photo: Jfaden Multimedia
The LWF Council expressed appreciation to the General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge for his solidarity visit to northern Nigeria in March this year. The LWF delegation included LCCN's Titi Malik (seated to Junge's left). Photo: Jfaden Multimedia
The LWF Council expressed appreciation to the General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge for his solidarity visit to northern Nigeria in March this year. The LWF delegation included LCCN's Titi Malik (seated to Junge's left). Photo: Jfaden Multimedia
Advocacy and prayers for improved interfaith relations in Nigeria
news
1 Jul 2015
  • Communion
The LWF Council has endorsed a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
The LWF Council has endorsed a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
The LWF Council has endorsed a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
Council endorses proposal for a continued sustainable LWF
news
23 Jun 2015
  • Communion
LWF Councillors vote to not invest in fossil fuels. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
LWF Councillors vote to not invest in fossil fuels. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
LWF Councillors vote to not invest in fossil fuels. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
LWF announces decision not to invest in fossil fuels
news
23 Jun 2015
  • Communion
  • Climate
Hope does not disappoint LWF Councillors. Photos: LWF/S.Lawrence, S. Gallay
Hope does not disappoint LWF Councillors. Photos: LWF/S.Lawrence, S. Gallay
Hope does not disappoint LWF Councillors. Photos: LWF/S.Lawrence, S. Gallay
LWF Councillors take strength from Hope Does Not Disappoint
news
23 Jun 2015
  • Communion
Councillors vote to accept a new member to the Federation
Councillors vote to accept a new member to the Federation
Councillors vote to accept a new member to the Federation
LWF Council makes strong resolutions on international issues
blog
23 Jun 2015
  • Communion