AUGUST UPDATES
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 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 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 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 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 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 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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