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Seminar on Women's Ordination, India
Posted by: UELCI, WICAS on Monday, November 16, 2009 | Read 92 times
The outcome of a national women consultation resulted in several churches in India recommending UELCI to facilitate and advocate the respective church authorities to ordain the theologically trained women and to encourage more women to be trained theologically.
There was also a decision to raise a signature campaign signed by all women urging the church leaders to ordain women. 11
Dr Mike Semmler re-elected as President, LCA
Posted by: LCA on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 | Read 117 times
 Rev Dr Mike Semmler has been re-elected as president of the Lutheran Church of Australia during its 16th General Convention of Synod from October 2-5, 2009. Dr Semmler told Synod that he was ‘honoured and humbled’ to represent the church as president. He thanked Synod for their confidence in him but urged the people of the church to put their trust in Christ, the head of the church. ‘In his name we will go forward’, the president said.Rev John Henderson, also principal of Australia Lutheran College (ALC), was re-elected as vice-president of the church. 10
LWF Eleventh Assembly Web Site Launched
Posted by: LWI on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | Read 117 times
 Churches Invited to Join Virtual Journey to StuttgartGENEVA, 22 October 2009 (LWI) - Taking part in the Eleventh Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has just gotten a little bit easier. The newly launched LWF Assembly Web site at www.lwf assembly.org 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. 05
Salt and leaven in the Holy Land
Posted by: aschmitt on Thursday, November 05, 2009 | Read 174 times
Can Christians help Mideast peace? If so, is humility the starting place?
Where the world hangs in balance, few Christians remain. Yet Christians have been in that balance for a long time. As leaven, as salt, Christians may yet play a role. Christian numbers are diminishing in the tense Mideast; Arab Christians departing for safer places. Yet remaining Christians have a long history with Muslims and Jews. “We have been living for years and centuries with each other,” says the Rev. Samer Azar, pastor of the only Lutheran church in Jordan. 02
Tenth anniversary of the JDDJ signing
Posted by: LWI on Monday, November 02, 2009 | Read 197 times
 LWF General Secretary Noko: New Quality in Lutheran-Catholic RelationshipCardinal Kasper Says Ecumenism Need Not Be Reinvented AUGSBURG, Germany/GENEVA, 1 November 2009 (LWI) - When signing the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ) ten years ago, "we committed ourselves to a joint ecumenical journey," said Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko, general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). He was speaking at celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of the JDDJ signing in Augsburg, Germany, on Saturday 31 October in the Golden Hall of Augsburg's town hall. 29
Increased Strategic Effort to Ensure Gender Equity in LWF Leadership
Posted by: LWI on Thursday, October 29, 2009 | Read 213 times
 Pre-Assembly Participants Seek Stronger Women’s Presentation at GovernanceGENEVA, 29 October 2009 (LWI) - Women attending the first preparatory conference for the July 2010 Eleventh Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have called for more strategic effort to ensure gender equity in the organization's leadership and sensitivity to issues that affect women. LWF member church representatives at the 27-31 October Women's Pre-Assembly (WPA) commended the LWF for providing different forums where women and men could share experiences and learn from the diverse contexts of the Lutheran communion. They noted, however, that this was not sufficient. 28
LWF General Secretary-Elect Advocates Relationships That Enhance Sustainability
Posted by: LWI on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 | Read 195 times
 Call to Keep Ecumenism AliveGENEVA, 28 October 2009 (LWI) - The General Secretary-elect of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) sees sustainability as one of the major challenges for the global Lutheran communion. "It is not only about finances, but it has to do with the quality of relationships outside and within the LWF," said Rev. Martin Junge, elected on 26 October during the organization's Council meeting at Chavannes-de-Bogis near Geneva, Switzerland. "Communion is a concept about relationships, about strengthening the reason to be. It is the gift of being able to meet, talk, listen to stories and experiences, and have open encounters at the table," Junge stressed, when he addressed a press conference on 27 October. He outlined his vision for an LWF that continues to affirm the relevance of churches in society especially for people who are marginalized. 28
Insist on Gender Justice for a Sustainable Community
Posted by: LWI on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 | Read 183 times
 Women Challenged to Insist on Gender Justice for a Sustainable Community First LWF Pre-Assembly in Anticipation of Stuttgart in 2010 GENEVA, 28 October 2009 (LWI) - An international gathering of women from across the Lutheran communion today kicked off the first Pre-Assembly in a series of seven that will precede the July 2010 LWF Eleventh Assembly, to be held in Stuttgart, Germany. Referring to the Eleventh Assembly theme, "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread," which will guide deliberations at the Women's Pre Assembly (WPA), Mr Jaap Schep, acting director of the LWF Department for Mission and Development (DMD) called upon women to prepare a strong contribution on gender perspectives to issues that are on the assembly's agenda. 26
Chilean Theologian Elected as New LWF General Secretary
Posted by: Timo on Monday, October 26, 2009 | Read 286 times
 On Monday, 26 October 2009, Chilean pastor Rev. Martin Junge was elected as the eighth General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for a seven-year term. The election took place in closed session.With this election, Junge becomes the first representative from the Latin America and Caribbean region to hold the highest position at the LWF Secretariat. The LWF Council is meeting from 22 to 27 October at Chavannes-de-Bogis near Geneva, Switzerland. 26
Global Economic Crisis Has Adverse Impact on Lutheran Diaconal Activities
Posted by: LWI on Monday, October 26, 2009 | Read 180 times
 General Secretary Affirms LWF's Actions on Fight Climate Change GENEVA, 24 October 2009 (LWI) – The adverse effects of the global economic crisis on some of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches and their institutions, threaten not only the continuation of crucial support to needy community members, but the very survival of these organizations. "In some cases, pastors and staff have not been paid; diaconal activities have been significantly reduced; nursing homes for the elderly and children are facing imminent closure ... and; pension funds have dwindled," said LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko in his report to the organization’s Council, meeting from 22 to 27 October at Chavannes-de-Bogis near Geneva, Switzerland. 25
LWF President Urges Commitment to a Sustainable and Strong LWF in the Future
Posted by: LWI on Sunday, October 25, 2009 | Read 192 times
 "What Shall Be Our Witness?"GENEVA, 23 October 2009 (LWI) - In a report highlighting the rapidly changing contexts of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its respective member churches, LWF President Bishop Mark S. Hanson today urged the organization's Council to make decisions that reflect commitment to "a sustainable and strong LWF going into the future." 25
LWF Council Opening Worship Emphasizes Impact of Human Trafficking
Posted by: LWI on Sunday, October 25, 2009 | Read 238 times
 GENEVA, 22 October 2009 (LWI) - A colorful worship service this morning marked the opening of the 2009 meeting of the Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) at Chavannes de-Bogis, near Geneva, Switzerland. "Upholding Human Dignity: Confronting Human Trafficking" is the theme of this year's meeting. There are 165 participants at the 22-27 October meeting including representatives from LWF member churches and partner organizations, invited guests, stewards, interpreters and translators, media persons and LWF staff. 22
Ten Years of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Thursday, October 22, 2009 | Read 206 times
Roman Catholics, Lutherans and Methodists to Commemorate the Event
AUGSBURG, Germany/GENEVA, 15 October 2009 (LWI) - Several commemorative events will be held in Augsburg, Germany on 30 and 31 October to celebrate the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (JDDJ) between the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Roman Catholic Church ten years ago. 22
Chiayi Christian Hospital Continues Disaster Relief after Typhoon Morakot
Posted by: Hsin-ya on Thursday, October 22, 2009 | Read 255 times
 TAIPEI, Taiwan, 22 October 2009 – Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan on August 7, 2009, and became the deadliest typhoon in the recorded history of Taiwan, killing over 600 people, with more than 75 people reported missing. A record rainfall of more than 2,500 mm caused mudslides and severe flooding in mid and southern Taiwan. The Xiaolin village in Kaoshiung County was completely buried in a mudslide, killing an estimated 300 people in the village alone.19
ALN 47
Posted by: LWF-Asia on Monday, October 19, 2009 | Read 216 times
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