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Silvia Beatrice Genz has been elected the first woman pastor president of the IECLB. She is flanked by Pastor First Vice President Odair Braun (right of picture) and Pastor Second Vice President Mauro Batista.

First woman pastor president elected to Brazilian church

IELCB elects Rev. Silvia Beatrice Genz

(LWI) The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB) has elected a woman president for the first time…

A minister greets a parishioner at the church at Faith, Province of British Columbia. Photo: Canada Lutheran

Active and alive

Canadian Lutherans find creative ways to keep ministry going

(LWI) - At 63, Carole McCormick is one of the younger parishioners in her home congregation, Faith, Powell River, Province of British Columbia. As council chair, McCormick finds…

Church services and events on Reformation Day 2018 in Germany seek to deepen the respect and tolerance for different confessions, religions and worldviews in the society. Photo: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg

Reformation Day a new public holiday in Germany

“A day to promote tolerance among religions, confessions and worldviews”

(LWI) – More than half of Germany’s 16 federal states have now declared Reformation Day a public holiday.

The North German states of Bremen, Hamburg, Lower…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Living and working together as churches in ongoing reformation

Balance between continuity and innovation in LWF Strategy 2019-2024

(LWI) - On the 501st anniversary of the Reformation, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is launching its new strategy…

(From left) Sebastian Bugs, Sophie Bimmermann and Lasse Schmidt-Klie, members of the GNC/LWF Youth Committee planted the final tree in Wittenbergâs Luthergarten on Reformation Day. Photo: GNC/LWF / Florian HÃ¼bner

500 trees bearing fruit worldwide

Final trees planted in the Luther Garden on Reformation Day

(LWI) - On 31 October, Reformation Day, the planting of the park known as Luther Garden in Wittenberg was officially concluded with a…

A group discussion at interdiacâs 10th anniversary event in Kiev, Ukraine. Photo: interdiac

Diaconal workers in Europe challenge nationalism with “conviviality”

Tenth anniversary of Czech institute outlines vision of educational programs

(LWI) - A network of Christian social activists across Central and Eastern Europe has marked its 10th anniversary with a commitment towards educational programs…

Newly ordained Rev. Karla Steilmann Franco: women in the church have made progress but more victories need to be won. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

“I belong to a church where women work with equal rights”

Voices from the Communion: LWF Council member Rev. Karla Steilmann Franco, Evangelical Church of the River Plate (Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay)

(LWI) - What are the greatest challenges your church faces today?…

Members of the Presidium of the VELKD General Synod with youth delegates from member church synods and the LWF, and other guests. Photo: VELKD

Participation, encounter, enthusiasm

VELKD Synod raises issue of youth participation

(LWI) – The 2018 General Synod of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany (VELKD) has made proposals for the participation of youth and…

Ulla-Maarit Magga, the member of the ELCF General Synod representing the Sami parliament in Finland. Photo: Aarne Ormio

New translation of the Bible in Northern Sami language

Considerable spiritual and cultural meaning for Europe’s only indigenous people

(LWI) - The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (ELCF) has approved a new translation of…

A worship service in a congregation of the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala. Photo: ILAG

New LWF member: Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala

“We enjoy sharing God’s good news”

(LWI) - As a small church comprising predominantly indigenous people, the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala (ILAG) values its…