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Human rights advocate Kamala Chandrakirana speaking on rights for women, ethnic and religious minorities at the Council 2014 interfaith keynote panel. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Keynote Panel Addresses Interfaith Relations in Indonesia

“Crucial Role” of Religious Groups in Society

(LWI) – Addressing the root causes of inequality and caring for those who suffer most are the areas where religions can strongly contribute to society. This was the conclusion of the…

Rev. Dr. Gloria Rojas Vargas presenting the Assembly Planning Committee report. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF chooses logo and theme for Twelfth LWF Assembly in 2017 in Namibia

500 years more of witness and service by the Lutheran Communion

(LWI) – “Liberated by God’s grace” will be the theme of the Twelfth Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). The LWF has opted for a joint theme and logo for…

Part of the communion: Bishop Langsung M Sitorus (center) with Bishop Dr Frank O. July, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, LWF General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge and Bishop Dr TamÃ¡s Fabiny. Photo: LWF/ C. KÃ¤stner

Interview with Chair of LWF National Committee in Indonesia

“The Council Meeting Has Empowered Us”

(LWI) – Member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Indonesia have been living in a multi-religious society for decades. At its meeting, the LWF Council issued a statement,…

Mikka McCracken presents the report of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice at Council 2014. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF Council 2014 Adopts Public Statements

Interreligious Dialogue, Peace and Justice

(LWI) – The LWF Council meeting in Medan, Indonesia from 11 – 17 June, 2014 adopted six public statements, reflecting issues discussed at Council and concerns of member churches brought…

Dr Minna Hietamaki presents the First Report of the Working Group on the Self-Understanding of the Lutheran Communion to Council 2014. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Mutual Accountability for the Gift of Communion in the LWF

Council Receives Study Outline on Self-Understanding of the Lutheran Communion

(LWI) – A working group on the self-understanding of belonging to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has encouraged LWF member churches to see…

Council members vote on LWF decisions. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF Council Actions

Changes in Departments, Welcome to New Member Churches

(LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded its meeting in Medan, Indonesia, with decisions on ecumenical dialogues, finance and the work of the respective…

Bishop Ivan Abrahams, WMC general secretary (left), and Rev. Dr Setri Nyomi, WCRC general secretary. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Ecumenical Guests Praise LWF Determination to Reach Out

Council Hears Ecumenical Partners

(LWI) – Ecumenical guests to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council meeting at Medan, Indonesia, 12-17 June, thanked LWF for its determination to share the gift of friendship and work alongside…

Mami Brunah Aro Sandaniaina of the Malagasy Lutheran Church asks the Council how their churches engage young people who have taken part in LWF youth programs. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Across Generations without Fear or Different Status

Council Looks at Youth Participation in the LWF Communion

(LWI) - When The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in 2017, youth will play a confident role in the “communion…

LWF Council Adopts Statement on Conduct on Holy Sites

Calling for Respect of Spiritually Significant Places

(LWI) - The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) at its 2014 meeting endorsed the Universal Code of Conduct on Holy Sites. This document, developed in consultation…

During the Assembly 2010 reconciliation action, the Mennonite World Conference presented the LWF with a pine foot-washing tub as a sign of commitment to a continued process of healing of memories. Photo: LWF/Erick Coll

Lutheran - Mennonite Dialogue Moves Closer on Peace Issues, Future Cooperation

LWF Task Force on the Mennonite Action to Present Report at LWF Council in 2015

(LWI) – Reconciliation between Lutherans and Mennonites initiated at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Eleventh Assembly has brought the two…