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News Releases  

The following News Releases have been published concerning the Assembly: 

Day 11 - Thursday 31 July 2003

• LWF Tenth Assembly Concludes in Festive Closing Worship
  New LWF Council Members Presented
• Farewell to Outgoing LWF President Bishop emeritus Christian Krause
  German Theologian’s Contribution to Communio and Ecumenical Dialogue
• Satisfaction with Outcome of First Lutheran Assembly in 21st Century
  Panel with Journalists Points to Tenth Assembly Highlights

Day 10 - Wednesday 30 July 2003

• Lutheran Assembly Concludes with Message of Healing for the World
  Gathering Focuses on Issues of Globalization, Human Sexuality, Violence and the Environment
• LWF Tenth Assembly Public Statement Affirms "Roadmap" as Golden Opportunity for Middle East Peace
  Support of Major World Powers Offers New Hope for Separate, Equal States of Israel and Palestine
• LWF Tenth Assembly Urges US Government to Respect Human Rights Laws
  Direction of United States’ Policies Not Clear
• LWF Tenth Assembly: External Debts to Developing Countries Should Be Cancelled
  Call for International Mechanism toward Justice-Oriented Debt Management
• Indigenous Peoples Participants in LWF Assembly Amplify Global Concerns
  Call to Join in Common Journey on the Path of Healing
• Ione Hanson: Woman of the Prairies, Woman of the World
  A Conversation with Wife of LWF President-elect Mark Hanson
• Pastoral Visits to Member Churches a Major Highlight of LWF President Krause’s Tenure
  Outgoing LWF President Reflects, Looks Ahead
• Volunteers Make a Difference at LWF Tenth Assembly
  Hundreds of Unpaid Helpers Make Global Lutheran Gathering a Success

Day 9 - Tuesday 29 July 2003

• Lutherans in Silent Protest of Visa Denials
  Hundreds Process to The Forks to Show Solidarity with Absentees
• Ecumenical Greetings to LWF Tenth Assembly Underline Continued Cooperation
  "It is Important to Keep the Lines of Communication Open"
• Canadian Native Groups Describe Hydroelectric Damage to Northern Communities
  LWF Asked to Support Aboriginal People in Quest for Self-Sustainability
• Palestinian Bishop Younan Calls "Roadmap to Peace" a "Golden Opportunity"
  The Church is the "Only Hope" for the Oppressed
• Join the LWF Tenth Assembly Online

Day 8 - Monday 28 July 2003

• LWF Youth Delegates Push for Open Dialogue on HIV/AIDS
  Moving Presentation Highlights Urgency of HIV/AIDS Crisis
• International Lutheran Crowd Dances, Claps, Sings, Praises to God at The Forks
  "Healing the Land" Worship Theatre Enthralls, Inspires

• LWF Tenth Assembly Urges UN to Send Stabilization Force to Liberia
  "Come to Our Rescue," Lutheran Bishop Harris Pleads to International Community

• ‘Sister’ Lutheran Bodies Call for Continued Dialogue to Overcome Differences
  A Commitment to Work Together

Day 7 - Sunday 27 July 2003

• LWF Tenth Assembly Days Open with Bible Study
  Themes Come to Life in a Variety of Dramatic Presentations
• LWF Tenth Assembly: Small Packages, Great Gifts
  Village Groups a Central Feature of the Assembly

Day 6 - Saturday 26 July 2003

• Mark S. Hanson Elected LWF President
  “Challenge, Encourage, Correct Me, I Lead not Apart but with You”

Day 5 - Friday 25 July 2003

• LWF General Secretary Steps Up Appeal to Canadian Officials
  Noko Asks for Answers Regarding Allegations of Criminal Activity
• Canadian Lutherans Partner in World’s Leading Foodgrains Bank
  Working Together to Fight Hunger and Poverty

Day 4 - Thursday 24 July 2003

• Delegates Respond to Keynote Speech
  Bishop Kigasung, Ms de Neyeloff React from Unique Perspectives
• Spiritual Ecumenism Remedy for Ailing World
  Cardinal Kasper: Spiritual Unity Promotes Reconciliation

Day 3 - Wednesday 23 July 2003

• German Bishop Challenges Christians to Act Energetically in the World to Bring about Healing
  Margot Kaessmann Sounds Assembly Theme, "For the Healing of the World"
• "LWF Presents Itself" in Colorful Multi Media Presentation
  Work of the Federation Since ’97 Hong Kong Assembly Highlighted
• Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief John Miswagon: "Hydro Is Breaking Our Hearts"
  Canada’s Hydro Electricity Production Harms Indigenous People’s Lives
• Absent Delegates Remembered at LWF Assembly
  LWF Denounces Visa Refusals by Canadian Government
• Manitoba Premier Determined to Find Reason for Visa Refusals
  Gary Doer Promises to Pursue Matter with Canadian Government
• LWF Treasurer Johanne Wremer Calls for "Matter-of-Fact" Attitude on Finances
  Needs of Member Churches Greater than Available Resources

Day 2 - Tuesday 22 July 2003

• LWF President: Peace between World Religions a Priority for Christians
  Poverty, HIV/AIDS, Major Global Challenges for World

• LWF General Secretary: Working Toward a Strong Communion Involves Taking Risks
  Assembly Asked to Consider Proposal for Discussion on Name Change
• Luther Exhibit Debuts at World Gathering
  "Martin Luther: The Reformer" To Tour North America

• Colorful Opening of LWF Tenth Assembly
  Canadian Bishop Schultz: Church People Have Been Judgmental About Sexuality

• Historic Moment as Canadian Postal Corporation Unveils LWF Tenth Assembly Stamp
  Winnipeg Mayor: Assembly Theme Identifies With Canada’s Diversity

• Canadian Lutherans Present Themselves to LWF Assembly
  The Role of a Small Church in a Diverse Nation

Day 1 - Monday 21 July 2003

• City of Winnipeg Hoists Flag to Honor LWF Tenth Assembly
  Deputy Mayor Lillian Thomas commends Lutherans’ efforts towards Social Justice

LWI Press Releases on the LWF Tenth Assembly

• LWF Makes Last-ditch Appeal to Canadian Government on Visa Denials
  Controversy Highlights Exclusion of Poorest from World Community (LWI 20.07.2003)
• Luther Exhibit to Highlight LWF Tenth Assembly in Winnipeg
  Over 100 Books, Manuscripts, Paintings on Display (LWI 15.07.2003)
• Cardinal Kasper: The Division of Churches "Increasingly Turning into a Scandal before the World" 
  LWF Tenth Assembly Theme "For the Healing of the World" Has Great Relevance (LWI 14.07.2003)
• Joining Efforts with Other Religions in the Search for Peace and the Integrity of Creation
  Interview with the LWF President Bishop emeritus Dr Christian Krause (LWI 10.07.2003)
• Overall Number of Visa Denials for LWF Assembly Participants is Growing
  LWF General Secretary: "I am Anxious and Desperate" (LWI 4.07.2003)
• Refusal to Grant Canadian Visas May Lead to Exclusion of Church Delegations from the LWF Tenth Assembly
  General Secretary Ishmael Noko Says Authorities' Actions are Inconsistent with Canada's International Role (LWI 24.06.2003)
• LWF Tenth Assembly to Proceed as Scheduled
  With Regard to SARS General Secretary Promises Necessary Precautions will be in Place in Winnipeg (LWI 29.05.2003)
• Canadian Lutherans and Anglicans Bring the Gift of "Full Communion" to the LWF Assembly
  A Dialogue with ELCIC Bishop Raymond Schultz and Anglican Primate Michael Peers (LWI 16.05.2003)
• First Nations’ Peoples To Play Significant Role during LWF Tenth Assembly in Canada
  LWF General Secretary Urges Closer Collaboration on Common Concerns (LWI 24.03.2003)

LWI Press Releases from Pre-Assembly Consultations

• Youth, 12-18 July 2003 in Guelph  
• Latin America & Caribbean, 6-9 April 2003 in San Salvador
• Africa, 23-26 March 2003 in Nairobi
• Asia, 2-6 March 2003 in Medan
• Europe, 23-26 February 2003 in Vienna
• North America, 23-26 January 2003 in Denver
• Women, 14-17 November 2002 in Montreux

More LWI Press Releases on the LWF Tenth Assembly

• LWF Council Affirms Call to Participate in Transforming Economic Globalization (LWI 17.09.2002)
• LWF Council Urges Churches to Nominate More Youth to Tenth Assembly  
  Youth Committed to Visions that Radically Improve the Relations between Cultures  (LWI 17.09.2002)  
• German Bishop Margot Kaessmann Keynote Speaker at 2003 LWF Tenth Assembly  
  LWF Council Receives Report of Assembly Planning Committee (LWI 16.09.2002)
• German President Johannes Rau Greets LWF Council Meeting
  Martin Luther Would be Surprised to See the Countries with Churches Bearing His Name (LWI 10.09.2002)
• LWF Launches Assembly Website in Four Languages  
  Get updated at http://www.lwf-assembly2003.org/lwf-assembly/htdocs (LWI 12.08.2002)
• LWF President Krause Criticizes US 'Axis of Evil' Stance on Some Governments  
  Call for "Axis of Hope, Faith and Love" (LWI 22.03.2002) 
• LWF President Calls for Reconciled Diversity  
  Visit with LWF Tenth Assembly Host Church (LWI 22.03.2002) 
• LWF Tenth Assembly Logo  
  Canadian Artists' Expression of  "For the Healing of the World" (LWI 11.03.2002)
• LWF Tenth Assembly Writing Team Begins Work  
  Implications of  "For the Healing of the World" (LWI 18.12.2001)
• Canadian Pastor Arthur Leichnitz is LWF Tenth Assembly Coordinator  
  Preparations Already Underway (LWI 20.09.2001) 
• Identifying a Lutheran Contribution to Healing in a Broken World  
  LWF Council Receives Report of Assembly Planning Committee (LWI 18.06.2001)
• Tenth Assembly theme, a challenge to church's ministry  
  Voices from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin and North America (LWI 7.12.2000)
• LWF's Tenth Assembly theme - "For the Healing of the World"  
  Executive Committee announces Assembly dates (LWI 1.12.2000)
• LWF Council appoints planning committee for the Tenth Assembly (LWI 6.07.2000)
• Tenth LWF Assembly will take place in Winnipeg, Canada in 2003 (LWI 19.06.2000) 

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