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Cheryl Philip, of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, presents the liturgy at the opening worship of the LWF Council 2018. All photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF Council 2018 opens with joyful worship

“Our energy… comes from the gifts we have freely received”

(LWI) - A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting this morning. 48 Council members from LWF member churches,…

Report of the LWF General Secretary Martin Junge at the Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“A defining moment for the church”

Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council

LWI - In the coming years, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will work to further support member churches in their ministry and to strengthen the witness of the church in the world, LWF…

Today LWF Council members voted to approve the new strategy for the years 2019 to 2024. Council 2018, Geneva (Switzerland). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“With Passion for the Church and for the World”

Council approves new strategy for the LWF

(LWI) - The new strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets…

LWF President Musa and WCC General Secretary Tveit meeting at the LWF Council 2018 in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council

“LWF among precious gifts to ecumenical movement”

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation ecumenical partners have praised the LWF for deep commitment to ecumenism in greetings to the LWF 2018 Council.

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General…

The news of the peace agreement âcomes like a gentle rain falling down on people around the world thirsting for a message of peaceâ, LWF General Secretary Junge writes. Photo: LWF/ C.KÃ¤stner

A powerful message of peace

LWF General Secretary Junge congratulates church leaders in Ethiopia and Eritrea on peace agreement

(LWI) - The news of the peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia is “a powerful message of peace to the world,” writes the Lutheran…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge presents a cross painted by El Salvadoran artist Christian ChavarrÃa. Photo: LWF/Gracia Rubango

Through Christ you can do all things

LWF General secretary joins 50th jubilee of ELCCo

(LWI) - “Unity is a gift of God, given to us at the price of Christ’s blood at the cross. Therefore, unity is for free, yet it is very costly,” the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General…

ELCCo Presiding Bishop RenÃ© Mwamba Sumaili offers a gift to Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania General Secretary Brighton Killewa (left). Third from right is ELCCo General Secretary, Gilbert Ilunga Nkasa Talwa. Photo: LWF/Gracia Rubona

Thanksgiving and prayers for Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo

50th jubilee marked with weekend of festivities

(LWI) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo (ELCCo) celebrated its 50 jubilee with services of thanksgiving, seminars and conferences, as well as visits to the church’s theological…

A demonstration by the Zimbabwe Council of Churches, under the theme âThe church says no to violence!â the image was widely shared on social media to advocate for peace. Photo: ZCC

Churches in Zimbabwe advocate against violence

Messages of peace and moderation after post-electoral clashes

(LWI) - Churches in Zimbabwe have spoken up against the shooting of unarmed protesters after the elections. “The last few weeks made all of us proud Zimbabweans, that we could…