Council 2016

The 2016 LWF Council meeting took place in Wittenberg, Germany, from 15 to 21 June on the theme 'Grounded in God's love - discerning God's future.'

Holding the green card: members of the LWF Council vote on a proposal at the 2016 Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Holding the green card: members of the LWF Council vote on a proposal at the 2016 Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Holding the green card: members of the LWF Council vote on a proposal at the 2016 Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Council 2016: moving the LWF toward the Twelfth Assembly
news
6 Jul 2016
  • Communion
The LWF General Secretary and Council members reflected on the Council at the press conference. From left: General Secretary Martin Junge, Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Anna-Maria Klassen and Eun-hae Kwon. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux
The LWF General Secretary and Council members reflected on the Council at the press conference. From left: General Secretary Martin Junge, Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Anna-Maria Klassen and Eun-hae Kwon. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux
The LWF General Secretary and Council members reflected on the Council at the press conference. From left: General Secretary Martin Junge, Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Anna-Maria Klassen and Eun-hae Kwon. Photo: LWF/Marie Renaux
Wittenberg momentum for Reformation commemoration
news
22 Jun 2016
  • Communion
Council member Daniëlle Dokman makes a submission during the 20 June session of the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Council member Daniëlle Dokman makes a submission during the 20 June session of the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Council member Daniëlle Dokman makes a submission during the 20 June session of the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Solidarity with peace building and encouragement of efforts to foster democracy
news
27 Jun 2016
  • Communion
  • Unity
Representatives of the major partners of the LWF, with which it has dialgoue, greeted the Council on behalf of their organizations. Photos: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg, M. Renaux and F. Hübner
Representatives of the major partners of the LWF, with which it has dialgoue, greeted the Council on behalf of their organizations. Photos: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg, M. Renaux and F. Hübner
Representatives of the major partners of the LWF, with which it has dialgoue, greeted the Council on behalf of their organizations. Photos: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg, M. Renaux and F. Hübner
Stronger partnerships, deeper ecumenical relationships
news
23 Jun 2016
  • Communion
  • Unity
Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
“Deeply saddened" by Latvian church decision against women’s ordination
news
20 Jun 2016
  • Communion
  • Theology
LWF takes to the streets to push for a UN climate change deal, November 2015. The LWF Council says churches should join in networks that build solidarity. Photo: LWF/P.Mumia
LWF takes to the streets to push for a UN climate change deal, November 2015. The LWF Council says churches should join in networks that build solidarity. Photo: LWF/P.Mumia
LWF takes to the streets to push for a UN climate change deal, November 2015. The LWF Council says churches should join in networks that build solidarity. Photo: LWF/P.Mumia
Articulating Lutheran presence in the public space
news
21 Jun 2016
  • Communion
Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Global Lutheran leaders sign UN refugee agency petition
news
20 Jun 2016
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
The LWF has kept a balanced budget and has adequate cash reserves, Finance Committee chairperson Christina Jackson-Skelton told the LWF Council. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
The LWF has kept a balanced budget and has adequate cash reserves, Finance Committee chairperson Christina Jackson-Skelton told the LWF Council. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
The LWF has kept a balanced budget and has adequate cash reserves, Finance Committee chairperson Christina Jackson-Skelton told the LWF Council. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Higher income, balanced budget despite financial challenges
news
17 Jun 2016
  • Communion
LWF Council members follow a discussion in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
LWF Council members follow a discussion in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
LWF Council members follow a discussion in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg
Learning from others in the LWF communion
blog
18 Jun 2016
  • Communion