“My faith teaches that compassion, mercy, love and hospitality are for everyone: the native born and the foreign born; the member of my community and the newcomer. I will remember and remind members of my community that we are all considered “…
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…
(LWI) - Women and men from all regions of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) are taking part in the first LWF seminar for lay people in church leadership positions, from 19 to 28 January at the LWF Center…
“Not for Sale”: Introduction to the Assembly sub-themes
(LWI) - The theme of the Twelfth LWF Assembly – “Liberated by God’s Grace” – will be further explored in three so-called sub-themes that all focus on that which is “not for sale”.…
Visual expression of journey towards shared Eucharist
(LWI) - The Salvadoran cross created for the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund 2016 was placed in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center in Geneva,…
Share approaches to theology around the global communion
(LWI) - A group of 28 students from all LWF regions successfully finished a new online course on Lutheran theology, devised and facilitated by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF).…
LWF vice-presidents look back at the Reformation Anniversary
(LWI) - The Reformation is ongoing. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has made an impact on LWF member churches. Across the communion, they marked the…
“Our energy… comes from the gifts we have freely received”
(LWI) - A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting this morning. 48 Council members from LWF member churches,…