Calls for robust moderation that rejects all forms of extremism
Palestinian Lutheran Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan today received the Niwano Peace Prize, with a plea for greater engagement of faith leaders in confronting extremism and “the…
Young Reformers from around the world are in Wittenberg, Germany, to share about youth work in their respective churches, facilitate workshops on their Living Reformation projects and offer prayers, songs and games to visiting youth and…
Commemorating 500 years of the Reformation in Brazil
Three Brazilian Young Reformers are inspiring youth across their church to make diaconal service more visible, and in the process, creating a network of church workers they hope will…
Lutherans in New Zealand commemorate 500 years of the Reformation
(LWI) - When dawn broke on the first day of 2017 on the remote Chatham Islands, 700 kilometers east of mainland New Zealand, 40 Lutherans gathered to worship and welcome…
Colombian churches, civil society and government mark Reformation anniversary
(LWI) - An initiative between churches, the government and civil society in Colombia to commemorate 500 years of the Reformation “has created space for our…
WICAS meeting of bishops and women in church leadership
(LWI) – “We owe great respect and a debt of gratitude to the women who were the first to move into leading positions.” This was the unanimous opinion of women bishops and church…
A visual message from Wittenberg on women’s ordination
(LWI) – Over 120 women pastors from 18 countries have sent a strong signal during the Reformation celebrations in Wittenberg. Coming together under the motto “Here we stand!” and…
Swiss Lutherans mark 500 years of the Reformation and 50 years of congregational life
(LWI) – Lutherans from all over Switzerland gathered in Geneva on 10 September for a eucharistic worship commemorating both the 500th anniversary of the…
Tribute to Rev. Laine Villenthal and call for ongoing reformation
(LWI) – The Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (EELC) recently celebrated 50 years of women’s ordination at a festive conference and worship service attended by local and…
Courses on LWF booklets in Estonia a source of inspiration for ongoing reformation
(LWI) - Innovative courses created by the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church (EELC) Institute of Theology on this year’s Reformation anniversary are…
