Twelfth Assembly (2017)

The LWF Twelfth Assembly took place in Windhoek, Namibia from 10 to 17 May 2017 on the the theme 'Liberated by God’s Grace.'

One of the goals of the new course at the LCCN seminary is to increase advocacy activities among youth in schools and universities in Nigeria. Rev. Emmanuel Subewope Gabriel (right) presents SoH t-shirts during an event in the northeastern city of Gombe. Photo: SoH Nigeria
One of the goals of the new course at the LCCN seminary is to increase advocacy activities among youth in schools and universities in Nigeria. Rev. Emmanuel Subewope Gabriel (right) presents SoH t-shirts during an event in the northeastern city of Gombe. Photo: SoH Nigeria
One of the goals of the new course at the LCCN seminary is to increase advocacy activities among youth in schools and universities in Nigeria. Rev. Emmanuel Subewope Gabriel (right) presents SoH t-shirts during an event in the northeastern city of Gombe. Photo: SoH Nigeria
Nigerian seminary brings education on irregular migration and trafficking to the classroom
news
25 Apr 2022
  • Governance
  • Humanitarian
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge addresses faith leaders gathered in the Vatican for the ‘Faith and Science: Towards COP26’ meeting. Photo: Vatican Media
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge addresses faith leaders gathered in the Vatican for the ‘Faith and Science: Towards COP26’ meeting. Photo: Vatican Media
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge addresses faith leaders gathered in the Vatican for the ‘Faith and Science: Towards COP26’ meeting. Photo: Vatican Media
Plea from faith leaders: Save our common home
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4 Oct 2021
  • Unity
  • Climate
For many Indigenous people, round things in nature represent the circle of life and all creation. Often, this motive is taken up in the round shape of their dwelling places and homes. Photo: Verónica Álvarez via Unsplash
For many Indigenous people, round things in nature represent the circle of life and all creation. Often, this motive is taken up in the round shape of their dwelling places and homes. Photo: Verónica Álvarez via Unsplash
For many Indigenous people, round things in nature represent the circle of life and all creation. Often, this motive is taken up in the round shape of their dwelling places and homes. Photo: Verónica Álvarez via Unsplash
Season of Creation 2021: “Challenge the world to care for all creation”
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2 Sep 2021
  • Unity
  • Theology
Indigenous communities take part in a climate march during COP22 conference in Marrakech. Photo: Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Indigenous communities take part in a climate march during COP22 conference in Marrakech. Photo: Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Indigenous communities take part in a climate march during COP22 conference in Marrakech. Photo: Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC
Indigenous Peoples reflect on Economy of Life
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29 Apr 2021
  • Unity
  • Theology
LWF Secretary for Youth Ms Pranita Biswasi (left) and other members of the LWF delegation walk toward the plenary hall on day one of COP 25 in Madrid. LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Secretary for Youth Ms Pranita Biswasi (left) and other members of the LWF delegation walk toward the plenary hall on day one of COP 25 in Madrid. LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF Secretary for Youth Ms Pranita Biswasi (left) and other members of the LWF delegation walk toward the plenary hall on day one of COP 25 in Madrid. LWF/Albin Hillert
LWF delegation at COP 25
event
5 Nov 2019
  • Unity
  • Youth
- All day
One of the panels of the “And It Is Good” photo exhibition. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
One of the panels of the “And It Is Good” photo exhibition. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
One of the panels of the “And It Is Good” photo exhibition. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
Seeking wisdom to listen to creation and learn from it
news
9 Oct 2019
  • Climate
  • Governance
Planting trees has become part of church life in ELCT: (from the right) Bishop Fredrik Shoo, Rev. Faustine Kahwa, Rev. Solomon Massawe and students attending confirmation classes preparing for a tree planting in Tanzania's Northern Diocese. Photo: ELCT
Planting trees has become part of church life in ELCT: (from the right) Bishop Fredrik Shoo, Rev. Faustine Kahwa, Rev. Solomon Massawe and students attending confirmation classes preparing for a tree planting in Tanzania's Northern Diocese. Photo: ELCT
Planting trees has become part of church life in ELCT: (from the right) Bishop Fredrik Shoo, Rev. Faustine Kahwa, Rev. Solomon Massawe and students attending confirmation classes preparing for a tree planting in Tanzania's Northern Diocese. Photo: ELCT
A passion for creation
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10 Sep 2019
  • Communion
  • Churches
One of 20 so-called 'green spaces' in and around the Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, located in the Far North Region, Cameroon. A five-year planting and harvest cycle ensures wood to be used as firewood, vines for building of roofs, and a step in alleviating environmental impact in and around Minawao, which hosts some 58,000 refugees from North East Nigeria. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
One of 20 so-called 'green spaces' in and around the Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, located in the Far North Region, Cameroon. A five-year planting and harvest cycle ensures wood to be used as firewood, vines for building of roofs, and a step in alleviating environmental impact in and around Minawao, which hosts some 58,000 refugees from North East Nigeria. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
One of 20 so-called 'green spaces' in and around the Minawao camp for Nigerian refugees, located in the Far North Region, Cameroon. A five-year planting and harvest cycle ensures wood to be used as firewood, vines for building of roofs, and a step in alleviating environmental impact in and around Minawao, which hosts some 58,000 refugees from North East Nigeria. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
Season of Creation: Called to be stewards of the web of life
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2 Sep 2019
  • Unity
  • Theology
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa (second left), LCCN Abuja Bishop Dr Benjamin Fuduta (fourth left) and SOH national coordinator Rev. Dr Lesmore G. Ezekiel (third right), with SOH Ambassadors of Hope (from left to right) Osaretin Ushoma, Happiness Ehime, Ngozi Nwachuku and Kenneth Bright. Photo: ALCINET/Felix Samari
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa (second left), LCCN Abuja Bishop Dr Benjamin Fuduta (fourth left) and SOH national coordinator Rev. Dr Lesmore G. Ezekiel (third right), with SOH Ambassadors of Hope (from left to right) Osaretin Ushoma, Happiness Ehime, Ngozi Nwachuku and Kenneth Bright. Photo: ALCINET/Felix Samari
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa (second left), LCCN Abuja Bishop Dr Benjamin Fuduta (fourth left) and SOH national coordinator Rev. Dr Lesmore G. Ezekiel (third right), with SOH Ambassadors of Hope (from left to right) Osaretin Ushoma, Happiness Ehime, Ngozi Nwachuku and Kenneth Bright. Photo: ALCINET/Felix Samari
Interfaith network to counter human trafficking launched in Nigeria
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2 Aug 2019
  • Churches
  • Unity