UNITED KINGDOM – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE) held its 70th Annual Synod in London from November 1-2 under the theme “Always Courageous,” based on 2 Corinthians 5:6-7. Delegates and visitors from ELCE congregations and missions in England, Wales, and Scotland met together for fellowship and encouragement; to mark 70 years since the […] The post British Lutherans hold 70th Annual Synod, elect next Chairman appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

SWEDEN – The Mission Province in Sweden (Missionsprovinsen – MP) held its 2024 provincial convention from October 18-19 in Linköping, during which time the church approved fellowship with a new church partner: the Evangelical-Lutheran Confessional Church (Evangelisk-Lutherska Bekännelsekyrkan – ELBK) in Sweden and Norway. MP Bishop Bengt Ådahl reported to the convention how positive relations […] The post Mission Province in Sweden welcomes new fellowship partner appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

USA – The International Lutheran Council (ILC) is seeking to hire a full-time Mission Advocate. The ILC Mission Advocate will be an experienced fund development professional, and will lead a fund development plan in order to grow and sustain ILC infrastructure. This position offers a salary based on the candidates experience and includes a full […] The post The ILC is Hiring: Fund Development Professional appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

GERMANY – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) hosted its International Church Relations Conference (ICRC) in Wittenberg, Germany from October 21-25. This was the second year in a row that the conference was held in Wittenberg, the birthplace of the Reformation. The LCMS’ ICRC brings together representatives from mission plants and church bodies with which the […] The post LCMS holds International Church Relations Conference in Wittenberg appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

The International Lutheran Council held its 2024 Latin America regional conference from September 24-27 in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The post Latin American Lutherans gather for regional ILC conference appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

The Reformation was more than just a historical event; it was an undertaking of spiritual renewal that called believers back to the heart of the Gospel: salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone. The post From Reformation to Transformation appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

The International Lutheran Council held an extraordinary assembly on October 26, 2024, in Wittenberg, Germany, during which time the ILC introduced the Board of Director’s new secretary, heard reports, received two churches into full membership, and made plans for the ILC’s 2025 World Conference. The post ILC assembly receives two churches into full membership, reveals plans for 2025 World Conference appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

AUSTRALIA – The International Lutheran Council (ILC) has accepted Lutheran Mission – Australia (LM-A) into membership as a Recognized Organization. The decision came during a meeting of the ILC’s Board of Directors on September 17. “It’s a pleasure to welcome Lutheran Mission – Australia into membership in the ILC,” said Rev. Dr. Klaus Detlev Schulz, […] The post ILC welcomes Lutheran Mission – Australia into membership appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

AUSTRALIA – The Lutheran Church of Australia/New Zealand (LCANZ) has voted to allow women’s ordination, affecting its relationship with confessional Lutherans worldwide. The decision came during the LCANZ’s Convention of General Synod which met in Adelaide from October 4-7. On October 5, the church voted to accept a proposal altering the LCA’s Theses of Agreement, […] The post Lutheran Church of Australia/New Zealand vote to allow women’s ordination appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more

MEXICO – Lutherans in Mexico are thanking God for the safe return of President Isaac Garcia of the Lutheran Synod of Mexico (Sínodo Luterano de México – SLM) and five other church workers after they were recently kidnapped. On September 5, SLM President Garcia was travelling with another pastor and four deaconesses from Mexico City […] The post Lutheran Synod of Mexico president safe following kidnapping appeared first on International Lutheran Council ..read more