Panel discussion about civil society and peace-building from below in South Sudan
(LWI) – The killing in South Sudan has to stop , the grassroots have to be involved at a national level and space provided for civil society to act for…
First conversations on theological and spiritual traditions take place
Lutherans and Pentecostals have begun a five-year dialogue to seek better understanding and common witness locally and internationally, with initial conversations…
Hurricane Matthew causes destruction, death in the Caribbean
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with local partners is preparing to assist the communities in Haiti affected by Hurricane Matthew. The category 4 hurricane hit the…
Flowering ash in Luther Garden and altar cloth for Castle Church
(LWI) – Last weekend Wittenberg welcomed a prominent visitor: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. The Queen is also head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark.
(LWI) – Thirteen-year-old Nima Chhiyog Lama still dreams about the small cozy room in her old house. A warm place, her family around her and the wood fire burning in the kitchen - much like…
(LWI) – As the full extent of the hurricane damage in Haiti becomes evident, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has started distributing relief goods to the affected population in the…
German bishops say strong ecumenical and joint diaconal efforts underpin relations
(LWI) – The forthcoming Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation in Sweden “is an ecumenical success story which is based on mutual trust…
LWF Asia Vice-President Kwon shares her hope for unity
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice-President for Asia, Eun-hae Kwon, will be among LWF representatives participating in the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of 500…
