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Living in Communion
Abstract: Lutheran World Federation to hear guidelines for inclusive dialogue
The General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko encouraged LWF member churches to focus on inclusive dialogue around issues of marriage, family and sexuality and thereby avoid the threat of division over these issues.
Noko made the remarks in Lund, Sweden during a press conference at the opening of an eight-day LWF Council Meeting that will include a Church Leadership Consultation and celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the LWF.
"Living in Communion in the World Today" is the theme for these events.
Responding to a question on the issue of polygamy, Noko emphasized the need to engage broader aspects of marriage and family, saying polygamy was one of many concerns to be taken up in a communion-wide discussion. An LWF task force will present to this year's Council a report titled "The Proposed Guidelines and Processes for Respectful Dialogue" to help member churches discuss changing realities of marriage, family and sexuality in the world today. The task force was appointed by the LWF Council in 2004 and the general secretary stressed that its objective is not to give a Lutheran position on marriage, family and sexuality, but to provide guidelines for member churches to engage in discussion around this issue.
