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LWF Publications
The 2001 edition of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) "Directory" is now
available. It includes information on the federation, its 131 member
churches, including three with associate membership, 12 recognized
congregations and 24 national committees, as well as listings of other
bodies with which the federation is in contact. Information is provided on
the LWF structure including its Council, Program and Standing Committees,
Endowment Fund, and its Constitution and Bylaws in both English and German.
To order the Directory, please write to: LWF Office for Finance and
Administration, General Services, P. O. Box 2100, CH-1211 Geneva 2,
Switzerland. It costs USD 15, CHF 18 or DEM 20 (incl. hard cover) An annual
update, without the cover, costs USD 12, CHF 15, or DEM 18.50.
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"Youth Redefining Hope" is the title of the latest (No. 46) LWF Youth
magazine. It is produced regularly by the DMD desk for Youth in Church and
Society (YICAS). The stories told by youth from different regions of the LWF
voice the young people's "active commitment towards full participation in
the life of church and society," writes Rev. Teresita Valeriano, YICAS
secretary, in the editorial. These stories celebrate and anticipate hope
among young people, Valeriano says. For further information, please write
Switzerland.
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"Women, Where Are We Going?" is the title of the latest issue (No. 53) of
Women, a publication of the LWF Desk for Women in Church and Society
(WICAS). The 47-page magazine contains reflections on issues that affect
women worldwide. These include the invisible power of economic
globalization; "gender mainstreaming" in global institutions including the
United Nations; emerging biblical insights that could help shape theology;
affirming the role of women in the church; women as a voice for the
voiceless in situations of conflict; and creating space and leadership for
young women. The publication is edited by WICAS secretary, Ms. Priscilla
Singh. For further information, please contact: Women in Church and Society,
LWF/DMD, P. O. Box 2100, CH-1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland.

(The LWF is a global communion of Christian churches in the Lutheran
tradition. Founded in 1947 in Lund (Sweden), the LWF now has 131 member
churches in 72 countries representing over 60.2 million of the nearly 64
million Lutherans worldwide. The LWF acts on behalf of its member churches
in areas of common interest such as ecumenical relations, theology,
humanitarian assistance, human rights, communication, and the various
aspects of mission and development work. Its secretariat is located in
Geneva, Switzerland.)

[Lutheran World Information (LWI) is the information service of the Lutheran
World Federation (LWF). Unless specifically noted, material presented does
not represent positions or opinions of the LWF or of its various units.
Where the dateline of an article contains the notation (LWI), the material
may be freely reproduced with acknowledgement.]

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