Lima Pastor and Priest Describe a Journey of ‘Grassroots Ecumenism’

(LWI) – On 7 December 2014, Catholic priest Father Marco Agüero Vidal and Peruvian Lutheran Evangelical Church (ILEP) pastor Rev. Pedro Bullón celebrated jointly the…

“Connect, Contribute, Participate”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide now have the possibility to “connect, contribute and participate” in the 500th anniversary of the Reformation through the newly…

Order of worship for the 2015 Reformation Sunday period is now available.

The Reformation Sunday liturgy refers to the topic, Human beings - not for sale, one of the sub-themes chosen by the LWF for the 500th Reformation anniversary in…

LWF General Secretary Junge encourages youth to contribute new ideas

WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 28 August 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge encouraged young adults from the member churches…

LWF General Secretary’s letter urges member churches to think about what it means to be liberated by God’s grace

(LWI) – As churches move closer towards Reformation Day this year and prepare for the 500th Reformation anniversary, LWF…

WINDHOEK, Namibia/GENEVA, 29 October 2015 (LWI) – The global nature of Lutheran Reformation calls for theological articulation that helps churches to challenge contemporary issues in a world that is increasingly marked by merciless…

Wittenberg meeting on “Reformation and One World”

(LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Tanzania and Germany met in Wittenberg, Germany, where they reflected on the Reformation and its global…

Church ties 150th anniversary to Reformation festivities

GENEVA 3 June 2016 (LWI) - Lutherans in Eritrea are not only getting ready to mark 500 years since the Reformation but will this year celebrate 150 years of the Lutheran church in…

Lutheran World Federation produces new study document

Through its member churches, programs and projects, the Lutheran World Federation has been heavily involved in community-based action for peace and justice and human rights advocacy.…

GENEVA, 6 September 2016 (LWI) – On 31 October Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge will lead the Joint Ecumenical Commemoration in Lund Cathedral and Malmö Arena. The arena in Malmö…