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Climbing Mango trees for some extra sweets is part of a childhood in the HKBP orphanage in Pematang Siantar. Photo: LWF/ C. KÃ¤stner

Of Gifts and Burdens – Church Ministry in Indonesia

By Cornelia Kästner, OCS

What do Justin Bieber and the cross of Christ have in common? In Mamre orphanage in the town of Pemantang Siantar, they are both very important to a group of six school girls who put both up on the wall,…

LWF General Secretary Invites Communion to Follow Council 2014 in Indonesia

LWF General Secretary Rev.

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…

Elisabeth Purba (center) explaining about HIV/AIDS in Desa Bulu Cina, Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: LWF/C. KÃ¤stner

Raising Awareness for HIV/AIDS in Indonesia

Building Capacity Among Youth

(LWI) - “You are only in middle school. Why do you need to know about HIV and AIDS?” Elisabeth Purba asks. It is late morning in the village of Desa Bulu Cina, and a group of about 40 teenagers sits in the…

Elfrieda Turnip and her daughter Joanna used the CUM loan to boost their motorcycle repair business. Photo: LWF/C. KÃ¤stner

Indonesia: Credit Union Makes Start-Ups a Success

Church Initiative Helps Small Businesses and Unites Farmers

(LWI) – It is not a good time for idle chit-chat with Elfrieda Turnip. The owner of a small motorcycle shop is busy. Three young men with motorcycles are standing in front of the…

Two crucifixes remain upright in the remnants of an Indonesian church burned in October 2015. Photo: LWF Indonesia

Human Rights Day: Crying out for freedom to worship in Indonesia

Indonesian Lutheran congregations seek support to end religious marginalization

(LWI) - A mother’s lament echoes the pain of religious intolerance in multi-faith Indonesia.

“We have been living peacefully already for many years, but…

Rev. Dr Simone Sinn, LWF study secretary for Public Theology and Interreligious Relations, and Indonesian interfaith activist Rev. Elga Joan Sarapung. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia

Indonesian interfaith network urges government to ensure freedom of religion

LWF to submit findings at UN human rights review

(LWI) – Initiatives by young people in churches and mosques to protect each other’s places of worship against attacks by radicalized groups should not have to happen in a country with a…