Online press briefing with the LWF General Secretary-Elect

The Council of the LWF will elect the next General Secretary of the Communion of Churches on 19 June.

Media are invited for an online press briefing on 21 June at 11:30 (UTC+2). The press briefing will take place on Zoom. Please sign up

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Languages: English, with simultaneaous translation into German, French, Spanish

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The LWF Lay Leaders Seminar invites non-ordained leaders of LWF member churches to explore and reflect together on leadership and enhance their ability to uphold a strong sense of identity as leaders in the Lutheran communion.  Participants will explore the foundation of their common vision and values in the New Testament and in Reformation theology. Through mutual learning and sharing, the seminar offers participants possibilities to grow in their roles.

The online event is a joint collaboration between the LWF Communion Office and the LWF Center in Wittenberg, Germany.

Live streamed online

The President of the Lutheran World Federation, Archbishop Panti Filibus Musa, invites to the farewell service on Thursday, 28 October 2021, at 2 PM CET in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. The worship will be led by the LWF Vice President, Archbishop Antje Jackelén. The service will be live streamed on Zoom. 

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Languages: English

Chapel of the Ecumenical Centre and online

On 17 November, during an online meeting of the LWF Council, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa will lead an installation service for LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt. The service takes place in the chapel of the Ecumenical Centre. 

As the number of visitors is limited due to the COVID-restrictions, the installation service will also be live streamed. Register for in-person attendance at [email protected] and for attending on line

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One World Service

Every year, LWF World Service gathers country directors, emergency team leaders, regional coordinators and other staff to discuss critical issues related to programmatic and managerial work. During the meeting staff will review and assess the challenges and opportunities of providing effective accompaniment and quality services to the communities where they are present around the world in various contexts. Similarly, this will be an opportunity to explore ways to leverage the rich and diverse community, expertise and knowledge that constitutes LWF World Service.

“I breathe upon you breath of life” (Ezekiel 37)

Based on theological reflection and a better understanding of local contexts, they will seek to strengthen their mission strategies for growth and revival of the local communities.

Agenda:

• Strengthening the connection of member churches' work with the LWF priorities,
• Identifying and affirming key themes to be followed regionally and globally,
• Identifying needs and developing an agenda linked to the LWF 2019 – 2024 strategic priorities.

Youth, gender, theological education and formation in the region are growing and strengthening the churches' testimony and service.

Languages: Spanish with English translation

“In Christ, all things hold together”

The Lutheran World Federation's annual governance meeting takes place in Geneva from 9-14 June 2022.

On 8 June the LWF Executive Committee will meet and Pre-Council meetings for youth and women will take place.

The LWF Council meets once a year and is responsible for LWF business between Assemblies. It consists of:

• the President
• the Chairperson of the Finance Committee
• 48 lay or ordained people, from LWF member churches in seven regions.

Members of this Council were appointed at the 2017 Twelfth Assembly.

Languages: English, German, Spanish, and French

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Council 2022 documents 25 May 2022 Download exhibits and other Council 2022 related documents Department for Planning and Coordination Council 2021 documents 16 June 2021 Download exhibits and other Council 2021 related documents Department for Planning and Coordination Council 2019 documents 5 June 2019 Download exhibits and other Council 2019 related documents Department for World Service Council 2018 documents 20 June 2018 Download exhibits and other Council 2018 related documents Department for World Service

At their first in-person meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, delegates from across the Asia region will seek to strengthen their mission strategies for growth and revival of local communities. 

Participants will share worship, theological reflection and discussion of ways in which their churches and congregations have responded to the crisis and are resuming their ministry after more than two years of lockdown. 

Agenda: 

• Strengthening the connection of member churches' work with the LWF priorities 
• Identifying and affirming key themes to be followed regionally and globally 
• Identifying needs and developing an agenda linked to the LWF 2019 – 2024 strategic priorities 

Ahead of the 2023 Krakow Assembly, delegates will explore the challenges and opportunities related to key issues including Lutheran identity, youth, gender, theological education and formation. 

Empowering non-ordained church leaders for leadership in the Lutheran communion

As baptized people, we are all called to proclaim the gospel and share our unique and diverse gifts for the well-being of others and for the community’s growth.

The online seminar brings together non-ordained leaders from LWF member churches to explore together the concept and practice of church leadership and what it means to be leaders in the Lutheran communion.

It is expected that the mutual learning and sharing of experiences at the seminar will strengthen participants in their respective leadership roles and build self-awareness on being leaders in the global LWF communion.

The seminar offers spaces where participants can connect with each other as peers, and build relationships and networks for mutual support and experience sharing.

The LWF member churches in the Africa region, meet to discuss concrete actions for their mission, reflect on Scripture and discuss issues they are facing currently in their contexts. 

Delegates from across the Africa region will seek to strengthen their mission strategies for growth and revival of local communities.  

Participants will worship together, share theological reflection and discussion of ways in which their churches and congregations have responded to the crisis and are resuming their ministry after more than two years of lockdown.  

Agenda:  

• Strengthening the relationships and connection of member churches and their ministries in the region   
• Identifying and affirming key themes to be followed regionally and globally, linked to the LWF 2019-2024 strategic priorities.  
• Establish plans for the LWF Africa Pre-Assembly in May 2023  

Ahead of the 2023 Krakow Assembly, delegates will explore the challenges and opportunities related to key issues including Lutheran identity, youth, gender, theological education and formation.