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Image Rev Mark Whitfield, Bishop of the Lutheran Church of New Zealand. Photo: LCNZ Lutherans living the gospel in New Zealand Voices from the Communion: Bishop Mark Whitfield of the LCNZ (LWI) - The Lutheran Church of New Zealand (LCNZ) is a small church with around 800 baptized members spread out across 14 different…
Image Yuri Novgorodov, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller The long road to public recognition Interview with Yuri Novgorodov, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan (LWI) - Since 2005 Yuri Novgorodov has been the bishop of a church that has been fighting for its right to exist and for…
Image Olga Navrátilová from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country (LWI) - What role does religion play in the Czech Republic, one of the most secular countries of the world?…
Image Finnish Archbishop Tapio Luoma . Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay Finnish church: an integral part of society Voices of the communion: Tapio Luoma, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (LWI) - Tapio Luoma was elected Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland (ELCF…
Image Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…
Image Rev. Dr. Elfriede Dörr from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Romania. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Romania: Connecting theology, ecology, and personal faith Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr. Elfriede Dörr (LWI) – On World Environment Day, Rev. Dr. Elfriede Dörr from the…
Image Mary Philip is Associate Professor for Lutheran Global Theology and Mission at the Martin Luther University College, Canada. One of her areas of expertise is Environmental Theology and Ecojustice. Photo: Mary Philip Embracing sustainable practices and values Voices from the Communion: Dr. Mary Philip, Canada (LWI) – “We cannot go back to what was normal,” says Mary Philip, Associate Professor for Lutheran Global…
Image In the Church of Norway Rev. Einar Tjelle heads the Section for Ecumenism and Interfaith Dialogue and the Norwegian Interfaith Climate Network. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Norway: Interfaith advocacy for climate justice and peace Voices from the Communion: Einar Tjelle, Church of Norway (LWI) - Shared commitment to care for the Earth yields not only fruits of the Earth but also the fruits of peacemaking, Rev. Einar Tjelle is convinced. In the…
Image Rev. Dr. Grétar Halldór Gunnarsson is a parish pastor in suburban ReykjavÃk and initiated the website project Amen.is. Photo: Birgir Ãsleifur Gunnarsson Online-support to pray during difficult times Voices from the Communion: Grétar Halldór Gunnarsson, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (LWI) - As the latest wave of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit Iceland,…
Image Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF Vice President for Asia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region (LWI) - Desri Maria Sumbayak, from the Indonesian Christian Church (HKI), serves as the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice President for the…
