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Image Bishop Pawel Hause, Diocese of Masuria, Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Voices from the Communion – Bishop Paweł Hause, Diocese of Masuria, Poland (LWI) - The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland is a founding…
Image Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros, Western Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola. Photo. S. Gallay Angola: A growing church making a mark in education Interview with Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros (LWI) - Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros heads the Western Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola (IELA) in the…
Image Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien, Presiding Bishop, Church of Norway. Photo: Hege Flo Ãfstaas/Church of Norway Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church (LWI) - In the very early hours of Easter Sunday morning, the leader of the Church…
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 Rev. Dr Frank Otfried July, LWF Council member and Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Württemberg. Photo: EMH/Gottfried Stoppel Getting to know the diversity of a denominational family LWF Council member Bishop Frank Otfried July from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Württemberg (LWI) - “Christ at the center repeatedly calls us to unity in diversity,” says Rev. Dr Frank Otfried July who has been bishop of the…
Image 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…
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 Pastor President of the IELV, Rev. Gerardo Hands Photo: LWF/A.Danielsson Hope, support and comfort amid the crisis Interview with Rev. Gerardo Hands, Pastor President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela (LWI) - Bringing hope and practical support to people suffering as a result of the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. That’s how…
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 Rev. Adita Torres Lescano, Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru, visiting the tree planted by representatives of her church in the Luthergarten in Wittenberg. This Reformation 2017 project symbolizes the ecumenical relationships of Christian churches worldwide through 500 trees creating a living memorial. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller A communion of solidarity Interview with Rev. Adita Torres Lescano, Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru (LWI) – Rev. Adita Torres Lescano has been living and working in the…
