(LWI) – A four-day workshop with African participants in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia marked the beginning of the Gender Justice Policy (GJP) implementation process. The Gender Justice…
Women in Church and Society participate in UN platform
(LWI) – “The commitment toward an inclusive communion promoting equal participation of women and men must be deeply rooted in a society that values the gifts of every human being,”…
All LWF Member Churches in Region Now Welcoming Women as Ministers
(LWI) – The Lutheran Church in Chile (ILCH) has ordained Rev. Hanna Schramm as its first woman pastor in a historic move that means all Lutheran World Federation…
(LWI) – LWF Vice President Rev. Dr Gloria Rojas Vargas has been appointed chaplain to the presidential palace in Chile. The appointment was issued by Chile President Michelle Bachelet on 14 May.…
Lutheran-Orthodox Dialogue on the Ordination of Women
(LWI) – From 8 to 13 May 2014, the Joint Commission for theological dialogue between The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Orthodox Church met in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting…
Britain’s Lutherans Celebrating Church of England Decision on Women Bishops
(LWI) – Lutheran leaders in Britain are rejoicing that women will be able to serve as bishops in the Church of England, saying it will be a sign of hope to sister…
