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Bishop Patricia Davenport, ELCA Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod. Photo: Bob Fisher-SEPAComm

Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines

The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’

(LWI) - One year ago, Rev. Patricia Davenport was elected as the first African-American woman bishop in the 3.5…

Worship service at the LWF Council 2018. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

‘Freely you have received, freely give’

LWF publishes Annual Report for 2018

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published its 2018 Annual Report. Titled “Freely you have received, freely give,” it records the…

LWF Council members in the Ecumenical Center Chapel, during the opening worship service of the 2018 meeting. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Celebration of ecumenical milestone, Thirteenth Assembly, to feature at 2019 LWF Council

Theme: “Because we know God’s voice”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) annual governing body convenes from 13 to 18 June at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, under the theme “Because we know God’s voice” (John 10:4).

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Five LWF vice-presidents: from left to right, Desri Maria Sumbayak, Propstin Astrid Klein, Archbishop Antje Jackelen, Rev. Jeannette Ada Epse Maina and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Promoting gender justice in church and society

A meeting of Lutheran women leaders looks at ways of transforming patriarchal attitudes and structures

(LWI) - Working together to challenge patriarchal structures and attitudes was at the top of the agenda as participants in a…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF President: Prophetic witness against injustices

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses 2019 Council meeting

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa today opened the 2019 LWF Council meeting with a call for deeper unity…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, presents his report to the 2019 Council meeting Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary: ‘Hope is the antidote to paralyzing nostalgia’

Report of LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge to 2019 Council meeting

(LWI) - In a context marked by growing insecurity, fragmentation, disregard for international order and rules, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General…

Oberkirchenrat Olaf Johannes Mirgeler, chairperson of the LWF Finance Committee. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Positive results kept LWF financially stable through 2018

Finance committee chairperson reports to the Council

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) reported positive financial results for 2018, maintaining a balanced budget despite exchange rate volatility and other financial market…

Council members voting on a new structure for the LWF Communion Office. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Equipped to serve the communion

Council approves a new LWF Communion Office structure

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council today authorized a new structure for the LWF Communion Office (CO) that responds to the LWF Strategy 2019-2024, with a stronger…