• LWF President-Elect: Who Could Imagine the Holy Land without Christians?

  In his first sermon as president-elect of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), the Rt. Rev. Dr. Munib A.Younan urged believers to pray that Christians in Palestine “not lose faith and leave the country.”

• Lutherans Seek Forgiveness for Persecution of Anabaptists

  The 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation approved a statement on Thursday calling on Lutherans to express their regret and sorrow for past actions against Anabaptists and asking for forgiveness.

  

• Delegates Gather for Lutheran World Federation's 11th Assembly

  Over 400 delegates from Lutheran churches around the world have convened in Stuttgart, Germany, for the 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation.

• Salvation Army Leaders Bring Social Justice to the Fore at World Youth Convention

  The head of the Salvation Army Women’s Ministries urged more than 1,000 young leaders over the weekend to join the fight against human trafficking and reminded them to join in the upcoming day of prayer for victims of the sex-slave trade.

• YMCA Unveils New Brand Strategy

  The YMCA has unveiled a new brand strategy to extend its reach into communities to nurture the potential of youth and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to support neighbors.