LWF Partners in Central America Say Public Debt Leads to Structural Violence TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras/GENEVA, 21 May 2013 (LWI) – The Social Forum on the External Debt of Honduras (FOSDEH) and other non-governmental organizations in the Central American country say Honduras is on the brink of ruin. It cannot pay government employees, contractors or suppliers. Construction unions owed more than USD [...]

Junge Welcomes the Sharing of Gifts with the Lutheran Communion GENEVA, 16 May 2013 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the United Protestant Church of France for emphasizing the witnessing dimension of the church in the unification process between the Lutheran and Reformed churches in France.

Dialogue Commission to Publish “From Conflict to Communion” GENEVA, 8 May 2013 (LWI) – For the first time, Lutherans and Roman Catholics at the global level have worked together to tell the story of the Reformation as part of their commitment to deepen Christian unity. The publication From Conflict to Communion will be published this month by the Lutheran – [...]

Theology, Technology, and Power in Networking GENEVA, 3 May 2013 (LWI) – Humanitarian and development workers, theologians and scholars at a symposium on work organized by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) discussed how coordination and networking can support organizational effectiveness.

Asia Church Leadership Conference BANGKOK, Thailand/GENEVA, 2 May 2013 (LWI) – Lutheran churches in Asia have embarked on a reformation of their theological understanding and reflection on holistic mission and Lutheran identity in the context of the region’s rapid secularization.

LWF Task Force on Poverty Map Out Action Plan NAIROBI, Kenya/GENEVA, 1 May, 2013 (LWI) – A consultation of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Nairobi, Kenya, heard how churches’ support and collective action by community-based organizations are helping small-scale farmers in many parts of Africa fight poverty and create opportunities for economic empowerment.

GENEVA, 1 May 2013 (LWI) – “Coordination and Networking” is the theme of a symposium on work and faith, hosted by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) on the occasion of International Labor Day marked globally on 1 May. The meeting at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva today is the third in a series coordinated by the LWF Department for Theology [...]

LAC Leaders Address Lutheran Identity and Communication as a Key Tool for Mission MANAGUA, Nicaragua/GENEVA, 23 April 2013 (LWI) – Lutheran leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean have addressed the challenge of preaching the gospel in diverse and disenfranchised cultures, calling for new theological language, holistic mission efforts and support for youth in their churches.

LWF Uganda Supports Families Affected by “Nodding Syndrome” KITGUM, Uganda/GENEVA, 19 April 2013 (LWI) – He prepares himself every morning, walks up to the path leading to the compound’s gate and stands there, watching other children from the village pass by on their way to school. On some days, 13-year old Bernard remains in that position for hours, yearning to [...]

Training in Latin America Equips Lutheran Youth for Advocacy on Climate Justice MANAGUA, Nicaragua/GENEVA, 19 April 2013 (LWI) – Youth delegates to The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) regional meeting for churches in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have expressed their strong support for the LAC churches’ commitment to advocacy and environmental care initiatives that address climate change.