LWF Council statement on women in the ordained ministry
The annual governing body of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) today said it was “deeply saddened and concerned” over a recent decision prohibiting women’s ordination in the…
LWF Council approves study document, invites church action
(LWI) –The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has approved a study document articulating why and how Lutherans are present and active in the public space.
LWF Council 2016 affirmed the ties that connect Lutherans
WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA 22 June 2016 – Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) said this year’s governing body meeting in Wittenberg offered delegates opportunities to…
(LWI) – Relationships have grown deeper and partnerships strengthened between The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and global church and ecumenical bodies, representatives of LWF’s dialogue…
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) governing body has called for greater church engagement to enhance holistic life, equal citizenship, peace-building, democracy and inclusiveness.
The LWF Council met in the historic town of Wittenberg, Germany, to carry out LWF business in its final meeting before the LWF Assembly. As well as updates on preparations for the Joint Ecumenical Commemoration…
