Installation of Rev. Imad Haddad Evangelical Church of Hope in Ramallah 30 September 2012 On this joyous occasion, Bishop Munib Younan, President of the Lutheran World Federation and Rev. Martin Junge, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation in addition to a host of clergy from a truly ecumenical representation of the Christian body in … [Read more…]
LWF Urges Scaling Up of Aid Efforts for Basic Dignity ZA’ATRI, Jordan/GENEVA, 28 September 2012 (LWI) – Winter is coming. And even though the late September sky offers no shade from the scorching sun and the drifting dust is a merciless reminder of the Jordanian desert, the months to come mean drastic changes. The 32 … [Read more…]
On September 28, Augusta Victoria Hospital Received Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Martin Yunge following his travel with LWF President Bishop Munib Younan to the Syrian Refugee Camp the day prior. Following brief presentations by Bishop Younan and Rev. Yunge was a warm reception, food, live music, and conversation. For more photos, click here.
FREDRIKSTAD, NORWAY/JERUSALEM, 1 February 2012 – This past weekend Bishop Dr. Munib A. Younan “joyfully participated” at the consecration of Rev. Atle Sommerfeldt as bishop of the Diocese of Borg in the Church of Norway. Younan was present for the consecration both in his role as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and … [Read more…]
By Susan Emery Times Correspondent | www.nwitimes.com | Posted: Sunday, December VALPARAISO, 11 December 2011 – The December 2011 graduates of Valparaiso University will undergo many changes in their lives, but their values will help sustain them, an Evangelical Lutheran bishop said Sunday. “These values will determine who you are and, ultimately, the contributions you … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM, 11 October 2011 – Following the recent events in Egypt, Bishop Munib Younan released the following statement today of prayer and concern for the people of Egypt. Please continue to hold the people of Egypt in your thoughts and prayers. Statement of Prayer and Concern for the People of Egypt Bishop Dr. Munib A. … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM, May 31, 2011 – Bishop Younan returned last week from a ten-day visit to the Chicago area where he was invited to give the commencement sermon for the 151st Graduation Ceremony for the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago (LSTC) on May 15, 2011. Younan greeted the LSTC community before delving into the texts … [Read more…]
JERUSALEM, January 3, 2011 – Bishop Younan released a statement today denouncing the recent violence against Coptic Christians in Egypt. Younan speaks strongly in his statement, saying: “Here in the Middle East, where the three monotheistic religions affirm the core values of love of God and love of neighbor, it is utterly impossible to carry … [Read more…]
LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan, assisted by General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge, presents Pope Benedict XVI with a gift from Bethlehem depicting the Last Supper. Second from left is Vatican employee of the hall Francesco Cavaliere. (© Servizio Fotografico “L’Osservatore Romano”) VATICAN City, Vatican/GENEVA, 16 December 2010 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation … [Read more…]
GENEVA, 15 December 2010 (LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) led by the president Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan will visit Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on 16 December. The seven-member delegation includes also the general secretary, Rev. Martin Junge and these regional vice presidents of the Lutheran communion elected at … [Read more…]