JULY 2010 UPDATES
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MARCH 2010 UPDATES
3.11.2010: Overall membership for churches in LWF reaches over 70 million. The ELCA now ranks as the fourth largest member behind the Church of Sweden, The Lutheran Church in Tanzania and Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane.
3.5.2010: Lutherans in Canada, United States to Engage in Global Service Together. The ELCA and the ELCIC will engage in mission and ministry overseas together as  part of a new agreement between both denominations.
3.1.2010: Our Daily Bread ... Voices from the Regions.
International Women's Day (March 8) provides an opportunity to critically reflect on the suggested theme, "Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all." How does the LWF Assembly Theme "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread" link the life sustaining issues that women and men bring to the LWF table?
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JANUARY 2010 UPDATES
1.26.2010: ELCA, Other North American Lutheran Prepare for Regional LWF Pre-Assembly Consutation. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) Eastern Synod will host this week's North American region consultation for the 2010 Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) beginning with a Pre-Event for Women and Youth.
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 DECEMBER 2009 UPDATES
2009 LWF Christmas Greeting - Call to Receive God's Promised Peace in the Midst of Yearning
In his 2009 Christmas message, the President of the Lutheran World Federation, Bishop Mark S. Hanson urges Christians around the world to celebrate God's promised peace in expectant hope, despite moments of fear and yearning.
image credit: Andrew Ndayisenja 12.1.2009: Announcing LWF Youth Online Consultation.
Please join in the discussion "Youth participation in Lutheran churches in 2017." Select the above link or more information regarding the consultation.
Go to facebook.com/LWFYouth to join the discussion.
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NOVEMBER 2009 UPDATES
 11.2009: Join with the participants of the seminar "A Communion of Communities: Being Lutheran in a Globalized World" by sharing in the readings that they will use to engage in reflection, conversation, and dialogue.
11.2009: Rev. Valeriano, Regional Officer for North America, together with amazing writers, invites you to accompanying resources to the LWF Food For Life: Recipes and Stories on the Right to Food. They have been prepared by people like you who are curious or experienced in Global Mission and committed to life giving relationships beyond wells and food relief.
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OCTOBER 2009 UPDATES
10.22.2009: Preparing for the Eleventh LWF Assembly in Stuttgart, Germany, July 2010.
A newly launched LWF Assembly Web site will facilitate involvement of all members of the LWF communion, ecumenical partners, media and other interested persons in the 20-27 July 2010 gathering in Stuttgart, Germany.
Click here to go to www.lwf-assembly.org.
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SEPTEMBER 2009 UPDATES
9.1.2009: LWF Sunday 2009
 “What is enough?: Perspective on Food Security and Food Sovereignty” is the theme of the Lutheran World Information Special Issue. It features, bible reflection, stories from member churches in various region and youth perspectives on this very relevant topic, food. This issue also includes resources for the LWF Sunday celebration this year around the theme “Our Daily Bread-Celebrating God’s Abundance”. Here in North America, member churches celebrate LWF Sunday on October 4 (USA) or October 25 (Canada).
We invite you to use the LWI Special Issue for Adult forum and other resources and ideas to celebrate LWF Sunday beginning September 1. Let us celebrate God’s abundance indeed!
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AUGUST 2009 UPDATES
8.27.2009: Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit becomes new general secretary of the World Council of Churches
The general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko congratulates Norwegian Lutheran theologian Dr Olav Fykse Tveit on his election as the new general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) today, 27 August.
8.22.2009: Dr. Ishmael Noko, General Secretariat, brings greetings from The Lutheran World Federation to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Minneapolis, MN. ELCA Presiding Bishop Hanson, who also serves as LWF President, presented Dr. Noko with a cross plaque made of 20 woods from around the world.
See and hear his message.
Read the text of his message.
8.14.2009: Mennonite World Body Hears Study Commission Results and Proposed Lutheran Action
Despite the painful history of Lutheran condemnations of Anabaptists, collaboration with Mennonites around the world has helped move Lutherans to seek reconciliation with them, said Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko, general secretary.
8.3.2009: LWF Youth Internship 2010
The LWF is open to receiving intern (ages 18-30) to work in its Geneva secretariat from February – November 2010. The Internship Program provides an international experience to young adults so that they may be better equipped to contribute to the life and work of the church from a global perspective. Click link for more information including application, guidelines and announcement.
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JULY 2009 UPDATES
 7.30.2009: LWF 2008 Annual Report is Published ...
Produced in July 2009 with the theme “A Reconciling Communion,” the 2008 Annual Report highlights LWF’s work through its Geneva Secretariat units and field offices.
The 36-page full color brochure includes focuses on food security, sustainability, healing and reconciliation, communion as a gift and task, and preparations for the 2010 LWF Eleventh Assembly, with the theme “Give Us Today Our Daily Bread.”
Link to PDF version of Report by clicking image.
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MAY 2009 UPDATES
5.7.2009: Call for Lutheran Communion Solidarity with Communities Affected by Climate Change.
A group of theologians, ethicists, anthropologists and staff working on adaptation and mitigation measures related to climate change, are calling for the Lutheran communion’s global solidarity with vulnerable communities that are acting to address the impact of climate change.
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APRIL 2009 UPDATES
4.13-19.2009: Kenya Youth Peace Summit 2009
Click here to follow the events for this important summit gathering.
The conference brings together 200 young people to deliberate on peace issues, reflect on 2007 post-election violence in Kenya, and to develop youth led peace building processes among the youth. It brings together delegates from 6 countries (Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, USA and DRC.)
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MARCH 2009 UPDATES
3.31.2009: Internship with the Lutheran World Federation Can Change a Life. Church Universe Has Expanded For Augsburg Dean and Zambian Reverend
3.30.2009:
Relationship with God Does Not End with Death. US Theologian Questions the Existence of Hell
Everyone Needs Bread for Daily Life. Call for Strong Connection between Theology and Local Congregational Ministry.
Marginal Readings of Bible Help Discern New Way of Being Church. Diversity in the Bible Is Great Treasure for Lutheran Communion.
Closing Gap between Academic Theology and Church Life. Bavarian Church Looking Ahead to Christian Unity Highlight in 2009
Lutheran Theology Alive and Well. Interreligious Dialogue Precondition for Theological Discourse
Church Must Focus Involvement on Injustice, Hunger and Poverty. Consultation Makes Visible Global Network of Lutheran Theologians.
3.27.2009:
Reformation Jubilee in 2017 Must Have Clear Ecumenical Dimension. The bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover Dr. Margot Kässmann has issued a strong plea to "give the jubilee of the Reformation a clear ecumenical dimension."
City’s Past Bequeaths Responsibilities for the Future. Augsburg Mayor Welcomes Participants at LWF International Consultation.
Theologians from Across the Globe Gather in Augsburg for Lutheran Consultation. Participants to Reconfigure Lutheran Theology for the Future
Churches Called to Recognize Image of God in Dalit Women. Ecumenical Workshop Addresses Gender-Based Caste Discrimination.
Churches Urged to Advocate for Dalit Rights. Solidarity with Oppressed Groups A Christian Responsibility.
3.26.2009: World's Churches Wrestle with the Ancient System of Caste Discrimination. LWF General Secretary Noko: Everyone Considered "Touchable" by God.
3.25.2009:
LWF Youth Pre-Assembly Preparatory Group Defines Goals for Full Participantation. The youth conference will take place 11-17 July 2010 in Dresden, Germany, just days before the LWF Eleventh Assembly in Stuttgart.
New NGO Bill in Ethiopia to Regulate Aid Agencies’ Operations. The Ethiopian Parliament endorsed a controversial bill on the work of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the country.
Lutheran Woman Chaparro to Head Venezuelan Church. The new president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela (Iglesia Evangélica Luterana en Venezuela - IELV) Rev. Guillermina Chaparro says her election as the head of the church is an indication of the IELV’s steady growth, especially in the rural areas.
Malaysian Bishop Rajah Prioritizes Interreligious Tolerance. At his installation as the head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malaysia (ELCM), Bishop Dr Solomon Rajah promised to forge greater inter-religious tolerance and understanding between the different faiths in the country.
LWF 2003 Assembly Coordinator Dies. The former coordinator of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Tenth Assembly, Rev. Arthur Leichnitz, passed away on 3 March at the age of 59 in Winnipeg, Canada, after a long illness.
Indonesian Theologian Sinaga Joins LWF Studies Department. Indonesian theologian Rev. Dr Martin Lukito Sinaga has assumed the position of Study Secretary for Theology and the Church at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Department for Theology and Studies (DTS) for an initial two-year term.
Woman Elected Bishop of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany. Oberkirchenrat Ilse Junkermann of Stuttgart has become the first woman bishop of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany (EKM).
New Swedish Partnership with LWF Seeks to Strengthen Member Churches’ Capacity. Mr Lars Hofgren from Sweden has joined the Department for Mission and Development (DMD) at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) as coordinator of a comprehensive capacity development program with LWF member churches.
3.24.2009: A battle for Cultural Survival. Faith Galvanizes Indigenous Village into Action Amid Dramatic Climate Change.
3.16.2009: On March 15, the opening of the LWF Center Wittenberg and the installation of Hans Kasch as its director was celebrated. Arden Haug, LWF-Germany was in attendance and offered a greeting at the reception. View the text of Dr. Noko's sermon at the installation. View/print the Center's introductory brochure.
3.13.2009: Lutheran World Information edition (2009/01)includes Church Membership Statistics. To view past issues of Lutheran World Information, click here to link to the LWI site in Geneva.
3.11.2009: From Isolated Actions to a Global Partnership
LWF AIDS Strategy Group Commends Bold Church Initiatives Despite Great Challenges.
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FEBRUARY 2009 UPDATES
2.27.2009: Membership in LWF Member Churches Reaches Just Under 68.5 Million
The combined membership in churches belonging to the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) last year rose by 141,792 to reach a global total just under 68.5 million (68,464,091).
2.23.2009: A Closer Look at the Transformation of Lutheran Theology and Practices Today
How are the different approaches to biblical interpretation, theology and church practices in a global communion such as the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) transforming what is considered “Lutheran” in the 21st century?
2.11.2009: Australia: Prayers, Support from the Global Lutheran Communion
Tragic Loss of Lives and Livelihoods in Unprecedented Bushfires: The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) assures the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) of the prayers and accompaniment of the global communion following the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods in recent bushfires across the southeastern state of Victoria.
2.5.2009: LWF World Service and Church of Sweden in New Model of Partnership.
Blog to Follow Five Workers in DWS Programs in Africa and Latin America
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JANUARY 2009 UPDATES
01.06.2009: North American Lutheran Bishops Proceed with Middle East Visit
A Unique Opportunity to Witness Holy Land Challenges, Says Palestinian Bishop Younan
01.06.2009: LWF Reiterates Support for Holy Land Vision of Peace, Urges Ceasefire in Gaza
Dr. Noko Calls for Prayers, Advocacy, as North American Lutheran Bishops Visit Middle East |
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