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LCM Bishop Aaron Yap shows a 16th century Bible. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

Malaysia: LWF Supports Malay-Speaking Christians in ‘Allah’ Controversy

Appeal to Court Against ‘Allah’ Ban Rejected

Unity
News
21 Jul 2014
Mr Harmut Diehl speaks at the meeting with LWF staff at the Geneva Communion Office. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia

LWF and Namibian Lutheran Churches Drought Intervention Made a Huge Difference

Program Coordinator Diehl Talks of Learning Opportunities

Churches
Humanitarian
News
17 Jul 2014
LWF President Bishop Munib A. Younan (right) attending the prayer for peace in the Middle East at the Vatican. Photo: Osservatore Romano

“We need a miracle. We need peace”

LWF President Bishop Munib A. Younan Reflects on Prayer for Peace in the Middle East

Unity
Theology
Governance
News
17 Jul 2014
Ahmad, an auto-mechanics student at the LWF Vocational Training Center in Ramallah. The LWF has been providing vocational training to Palestinian youth since 1949. Photo: LWF Jerusalem/K. Brown

Holy Land Lutheran Bishop Younan Pleads for an End to Revenge and Bloodshed

LWF General Secretary Junge Urges Political Solution and Support for ELCJHL

Governance
Churches
Justice
News
17 Jul 2014
Church of Norway pastor Rev. Tore Johnsen (right), at the Lutheran confessional meeting during the WCC Central Committee. Photo/WCC Marcelo Schneider

“Don’t let our gifts be outside the pilgrimage”

Lutherans Voices at WCC Central Committee Meeting

Unity
News
11 Jul 2014
General Secretary Junge and Cardinal Koch during the presentation of From Conflict to Communion at the 2013 LWF Council in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

LWF General Secretary Junge and Cardinal Koch Share their Views on Understanding of the Church

Contributions to German Internet Project “2017 gemeinsam unterwegs”

Unity
Governance
News
08 Jul 2014
Sergio Banze prepares green vegetables for conservation in Tingonhamene village, Chokwe district, southern Mozambique. Photo: LWF Mozambique/Gilberto Banze

Passing on Skills to Enhance Food Security in Rural Mozambique

LWF Supports Community Empowerment Projects

Humanitarian
News
04 Jul 2014
Walid Awad Majir outside a classroom in Ajoung Thok refugee camp, Unity State, South Sudan. Photo: LWF South Sudan/Birhanu Waka

LWF Offers Education and Protection to Sudanese Refugees in Volatile South Sudan

EU ‘Children of Peace’ Initiative Helps Students from Conflict Zones

Justice
Humanitarian
News
04 Jul 2014
Dr Jennifer Wasmuth Photo: Kenneth Appold

Spiritual Community

Lutheran-Orthodox Dialogue on the Ordination of Women

Unity
Gender
News
04 Jul 2014
LWF President Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan speaking at the Martin Luther Forum Ruhr. Photo: LWF/GNC

LWF President is keynote speaker at Martin Luther Forum Ruhr

“Separating politics and religion is neither wise nor desirable”

Governance
News
02 Jul 2014
Children’s Climate Day 2011 organized by the Evangelical Church in Central Germany. Photo: LWF

LWF Second Virtual Conference on Diakonia to Link Participants on September 18

Called to be Transformed and Transforming, Diakonia in Context

Churches
News
02 Jul 2014
Bishop Bhanu. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

Indian Churches Plan Network of Female Lawyers

Council advisor Busi Suneel About Actions to Address Violence Against Women

Theology
Gender
News
27 Jun 2014

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