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Church leaders at the LWF leaders conference last year. Photo: Johanan Celine P. Valeriano

Asia Pre-Assembly kicks off regional preparations for LWF Twelfth Assembly

Lutherans in Thailand host delegates from 54 churches

(LWI) - Regional gatherings to prepare for the Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) kick off with the Asian region Pre-…

Women delegates from LWF member churches in Asia make paper windmills at the Women in Church and Society meeting, held before the regional Pre-Assembly. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Asian women delegates gather to prepare for the Assembly

LWF Women on the Move program, Gender Justice Policy introduced at regional meeting

(LWI) - On Sunday morning singing echoed in the corridors of the Camillian Center in Bangkok, Thailand: "Help me believe in what I could be and all…

Pracha Hutanuwatra, program director at the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, invited participants at the SDG forum in Bangkok to redefine what is considered important in life. Photo: LWF/A. DanÃelsson

True diakonia means not leaving anyone behind

Public forum on Sustainable Development Goals in Bangkok brings together religious organizations and civil society

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation and ACT Alliance jointly organized a public forum in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, on…

In his semon, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan told delegates they must increase the worldâs awareness about contemporary forms of economic slavery. Photo: LWF/A. DanÃelsson

Joyful worship as Lutherans in Asia begin LWF Pre-Assembly

Thai culture introduced through song and dance

(LWI) - Song, dance, story telling and prayers at a festive inaugural worship service launched The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Pre-Assembly in Asia on 15 August.

The Evangelical…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge said the Asia Pre-Assembly is an opportunity for church representatives to meet, share their work and exchange ideas. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Where churches share their gifts, enrich each other and serve the world

LWF General Secretary Junge shares a vision for the LWF at Asia Pre-Assembly

(LWI) - Addressing The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Asia Pre-Assembly, General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge gave an introduction to the history and identity…

Illustration by Volha Prankevich on behalf of Annenkirche (the Church of St. Anna), Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia.

2019 LWF Christmas message: Light in the darkness

Invitation to Christians to make "the light of Christ visible and transformational"

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa invites Christians to make “the…

2020 New Year Message: So that all have life in abundance

“In times of exclusionary populism, silence is never an option”

(LWI) - In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message…

Rev. Jongkolnee Sampachanyanon Sim became one of the first two women ordained in The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Thailand in 2018. Photo: LWF/A.Danielsson

Building up the church in Thailand

Voices from the Communion: One of the ELCT’s first women pastors shares milestones on her journey

(LWI) - It has been a long journey, physically and spiritually, for Rev. Jongkolnee Sampachanyanon Sim who became one of the first two women…

Asia Church Leaders Conference in Indonesia, October 2019. Photo: Beresman Nahampun

Asian Church Leaders: Ministry after the storm

Lutheran leaders from across Asia gather in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges

(LWI) - Church leaders from across the Asia region are meeting in the Thai capital, Bangkok, from 18-23 May to discuss ways…

Bishop Boonmee jarupong (center) with new pastors of the Ban Rai Pattana Lutheran Congregation, Pan District, Chiang Rai Province, on May 30, 2024. Photo: ELCT

Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations

Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand

(LWI) – Bishop Boonmee Jarupong of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand grew up in the Buddhist faith. His journey is one of discovery and youthful rebellion,…

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