“Invited by Africa”

(LWI) The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will be held in 2017 in Windhoek, Namibia.

During its meeting from 13 to 18 June 2013 in Geneva, the LWF Council gratefully accepted an…

Worst Drought in 30 Years: General Secretary Junge Underlines Urgency for Early Intervention

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called on its member churches worldwide to support Lutheran churches in Namibia and Angola…

African Region Affirms Commitment to Host 2017 LWF Assembly in Namibia

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 2 October 2013 (LWI) – Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) visiting member churches in Namibia participated in the…

Bishop emeritus Dr Zephania Kameeta Speaks Out on Being the “Yeast to Make the Bread Rise”

GENEVA, 22 January 2014 (LWI) – The Ecumenical Panel on a New International Financial and Economic Architecture has concluded its second…

Hundreds Attend Public Symposium on LWF Assembly

(LWI) – “Grace always needs a context in which it can affect change,” said Namibian Bishop Burgert Brand at a public symposium hosted jointly by the country’s Lutheran churches and The…

LWF President Younan, Namibian Vice President Iyambo at launch

(LWI) - Over 500 guests celebrated the official launch of preparations for the Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) at Parliament Gardens in the Namibian…

Regional and host churches want to facilitate mutual learning and meaningful contribution

(LWI) – Women from Namibia’s Lutheran churches have begun preparations to host The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Women’s Pre-Assembly to be held…

More than 110 young Lutherans expected for LWF Youth Pre-Assembly in Ondangwa

(LWI) – Young pastors and youth leaders from the three member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Namibia have launched preparations for the…

Online voting of International Preaching Contest started

(LWI) A young pastor will hold the sermon at the closing worship in the Twelfth assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Namibia  on 16 May. Young ordained Lutherans from…

The Namibian churches and the LWF played a vital role during Namibia’s struggle for independence. Under South African rule, the policy was to divide people along racial and tribal lines. The churches were virtually the only organizations that…