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Rev. Dr Minna HietamÃ¤ki presents the document, The Self-Understanding of the Lutheran Communion. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

Communion amidst diversity

LWF Council agrees process for member church study of self-understanding document

GENEVA, 19 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council received with appreciation a study document on “The Self-Understanding of…

LWF Councillors vote to not invest in fossil fuels. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

LWF announces decision not to invest in fossil fuels

Speaking up and acting for climate justice as people of faith

GENEVA, 23 June 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has announced that it shall be the policy of the LWF not to invest in fossil fuels. This…

The LWF Council has endorsed a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Council endorses proposal for a continued sustainable LWF

Important step in addressing long-term challenges

GENEVA, 22 June 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council has endorsed proposals for a process to envision a continued sustainable LWF.

On the last day of its…

Hope does not disappoint LWF Councillors. Photos: LWF/S.Lawrence, S. Gallay

LWF Councillors take strength from Hope Does Not Disappoint

Meeting theme holds particular significance

GENEVA, 23 June (LWI) - In the face of suffering, hope sustains and encourages.

The LWF Council 2015 met from 18 – 22 June in Geneva under the theme “Hope does not disappoint.”…

The LWF Council expressed appreciation to the General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge for his solidarity visit to northern Nigeria in March this year. The LWF delegation included LCCN's Titi Malik (seated to Junge's left). Photo: Jfaden Multimedia

Advocacy and prayers for improved interfaith relations in Nigeria

LWF Council resolution on Nigeria

GENEVA, 01 July 2015 (LWI) – A call by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council on its churches to continue praying for peace and improved interfaith relations in Nigeria will contribute to…

Michael Ram, chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice, presents the committee's report at the June 2015 LWF Council meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/Helen Putsman

Church advocacy still critical in Guyana’s poverty reduction efforts

LWF Council: From "millenium" to "sustainable" development goals

GENEVA, 30 June 2015 (LWI) – Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council member, Michael Ram, has commended the LWF for encouraging greater church engagement in…

The steering group of the Global Young Reformers Network in Wittenberg. Photo: LWF/F. HÃ¼bner

Young Reformers to meet in Wittenberg

“Freed by God’s Love to Change the World”

GENEVA, 2 July 2015 (LWI) – The Global Young Reformer’s Network of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will meet in Wittenberg, Germany, for a workshop on the Lutheran Reformation. From 22 August…

Children from Kordofan in Gendrassa refugee camp, South Sudan. The ongoing conflict in the latest UN member state provides an especially difficult working environment. Photo: LWF/ C. KÃ¤stner

LWF Council issues statement on protracted conflicts

Call to protect humanitarian space

GENEVA, 2 July 2015 (LWI) – The Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued a public statement on…

Emanuel AME Church, Charleston, South Carolina. Photo: jalexartis CC-NC-SA

LWF Council issues statement on the sin of racism

Statement refers to Charleston shooting

GENEVA, 2 July 2015 (LWI) – At its 2015 meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) issued a public statement on the “sin of…

Augusta Victoria Hospital staff before entering Gaza at the time of the 2014 conflict. The LWF Council has condemned the continued violence in the region. Photo: LWF Jerusalem

Middle East “needs justice not more arms”

LWF Council concern over violence against religious minorities

GENEVA, 3 August 2015 (LWI) - At its 2015 meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the Middle East, voicing concern about violence…

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