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![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. Here, Sally Azar from the The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (PALESTINE) takes a group photo with the council's young members, LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge and LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000LlOFhISA8JY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000LlOFhISA8JY.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Selma Chen from the Lutheran Church of Taiwan (Republic of China) presides at the Eucharistic table. Lutheran World Federation Council members gather in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel in Geneva for the Council's opening service. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009KbgYRcM3wI/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009KbgYRcM3wI.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000NMzTkqCJpjs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000NMzTkqCJpjs.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation Council members gather in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel in Geneva for the Council's opening service. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000pPXa9HENiM8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000pPXa9HENiM8.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000zB6Wvc572Jw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000zB6Wvc572Jw.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation Council members gather in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel in Geneva for the Council's opening service. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000D_iIdvBgCpg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000D_iIdvBgCpg.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Selma Chen from the Lutheran Church of Taiwan (Republic of China) presides at the Eucharistic table. Lutheran World Federation Council members gather in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel in Geneva for the Council's opening service. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_g5SMlChtKA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000_g5SMlChtKA.jpg)
![12 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation council members join colleagues at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva for morning prayers. Here, Karla Steilmann Franco shares a word of reflection. Though the LWF Council opens on 13 June, youth and women have gathered for pre-council meetings. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000xSyP0gaPr_Q/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000xSyP0gaPr_Q.jpg)
![12 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation council members join colleagues at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva for morning prayers. Though the LWF Council opens on 13 June, youth and women have gathered for pre-council meetings. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000hoET2w8xNlo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000hoET2w8xNlo.jpg)
![12 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Women's pre-council meeting, in anticipation of the Lutheran World Federation council meeting 2019. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000oeH8V9XmVhs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000oeH8V9XmVhs.jpg)
![12 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Youth gather for a pre-council meeting, in anticipation of the Lutheran World Federation council meeting 2019. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000B.XcbGpp7gI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000B.XcbGpp7gI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Youth members of the LWF Council take group photo with LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000S0LH.8JbqXg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000S0LH.8JbqXg.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Youth members of the LWF Council take group photo with LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus. Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000CU1dmMjcaPg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000CU1dmMjcaPg.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: 6-year old Heidi greets LWF Council member Johanan-Celine Valeriano. On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000kZ7spZKTigI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000kZ7spZKTigI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Young LWF Council members. On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00006vEcXsvMoxk/fill=/fit=250x250/I00006vEcXsvMoxk.jpg)
![17 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation council member Aaron Chuan Ching Yap from the Lutheran Church in Malaysia. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is ”Because we know God's voice” (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Kh7uso45.30/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Kh7uso45.30.jpg)
![14 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Lutheran World Federation council members vote on structural changes in the Communion Office and Council Committee. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00000S_udqoN93I/fill=/fit=250x250/I00000S_udqoN93I.jpg)
![14 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Bishop Jensen Seyenkulo leads Bible study at the Lutherean World Federation council meeting 2019. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00004xQ.N3A3N8A/fill=/fit=250x250/I00004xQ.N3A3N8A.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000i8vb_fS3dRI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000i8vb_fS3dRI.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000f30iJj8edjA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000f30iJj8edjA.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. Here, LWF vice-president for Africa, Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jRS2MtMkcvk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000jRS2MtMkcvk.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: As the day draws to a close, Lutheran World Federation Council members gather for 'Prayers for the Healing of the Nations', capping off the day in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel, in Geneva, on the first day of their annual Council meeting. They light candles in prayer for wounded nations. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000hEfT.fsV2Og/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000hEfT.fsV2Og.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Taking a stand for a world without rape and violence, many Council members dress in black, as a way of witnessing against injustice through the Thursdays in Black campaign. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000C_gzg8_O6Ns/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000C_gzg8_O6Ns.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Opening the day, LWF staff greet the Council members as they arrived at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva, offering them a symbolic gift of fellowship. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000nsDlLCe7syQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000nsDlLCe7syQ.jpg)
![12 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: LWF Council members fill up water bottles in the Ecumenical Centre. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000L1qOIdt0akQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000L1qOIdt0akQ.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Pröpstin Astrid Kleist from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany preached during the morning's German-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00000eO56vgchJk/fill=/fit=250x250/I00000eO56vgchJk.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Arriving in Nyon. Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000WLPH4HjJyd8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000WLPH4HjJyd8.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. Here, Sally Azar (right) and Johanan-Celine Valeriano (left). [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000h6.2Erb7NMw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000h6.2Erb7NMw.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000EjkOUKaVJyw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000EjkOUKaVJyw.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Marc Blessing led the morning's German-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000DKIOrVvPfYM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000DKIOrVvPfYM.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: After morning prayers, Olga NAVRÁTILOVÁ from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (CZECH REPUBLIC) leads LWF Council members through Bibly study based on 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001qxcMA20rUk/fill=/fit=250x250/I00001qxcMA20rUk.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I000010z0CzLOTTk/fill=/fit=250x250/I000010z0CzLOTTk.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000rwEYQHyn.XA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000rwEYQHyn.XA.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000O27RqTKUXgU/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000O27RqTKUXgU.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000VbOm0svgqgs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000VbOm0svgqgs.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Annegret Kapp plays the trumpet. On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000DGOdVVmv5gc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000DGOdVVmv5gc.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000t7KPZOsyCpQ/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000t7KPZOsyCpQ.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000kc1WyHv3qOI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000kc1WyHv3qOI.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000MpZBxvQPde0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000MpZBxvQPde0.jpg)
![15 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén, Lutheran World Federation council member and vice-president for the Nordic countries. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is ”Because we know God's voice” (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000OoFCXEoeKiM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000OoFCXEoeKiM.jpg)
![13 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Council members raise green cards in affirmation of the general secretary's report. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is "We know the voice of God" (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000sWmujM1NF6M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000sWmujM1NF6M.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Andy Willis led the morning's English-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TgbQSwl60ic/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000TgbQSwl60ic.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Y1v5kUKYui0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Y1v5kUKYui0.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Andy Willis led the morning's English-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001a4lLD6SHhA/fill=/fit=250x250/I00001a4lLD6SHhA.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000GdCMunqALyk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000GdCMunqALyk.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000uIttTeEkb38/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000uIttTeEkb38.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Vera Tkach in conversation with Rev. Andy Willis after Sunday service. On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000A.cE1AzpgiM/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000A.cE1AzpgiM.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jxGnMCJOhKY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000jxGnMCJOhKY.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. Here, LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus leads the way towards the boats. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000TIAHX_PC6mo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000TIAHX_PC6mo.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000gJzLn4Gm4zs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000gJzLn4Gm4zs.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000EPXn3OjfS1s/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000EPXn3OjfS1s.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000raSCJmCM3qE/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000raSCJmCM3qE.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Andy Willis led the morning's English-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ZFjEcIihnp8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ZFjEcIihnp8.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000hpxpr2HCS.Y/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000hpxpr2HCS.Y.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000DxiVokLait8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000DxiVokLait8.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000IHLlAlw1tzk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000IHLlAlw1tzk.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00005CoeqBW5Ock/fill=/fit=250x250/I00005CoeqBW5Ock.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Fg6d35CAeX4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Fg6d35CAeX4.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000YEjomdy2Zmg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000YEjomdy2Zmg.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000jk7XJAOCt2M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000jk7XJAOCt2M.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Marc Blessing led the morning's German-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000XvSVf.kA_6U/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000XvSVf.kA_6U.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000THDCcAz7cS0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000THDCcAz7cS0.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000EkpJEwFabuo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000EkpJEwFabuo.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Kc.L8zSwjMU/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Kc.L8zSwjMU.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009sV63xXP4_o/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009sV63xXP4_o.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Andy Willis led the morning's English-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000czsYCB.BTYI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000czsYCB.BTYI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000K9kgkLDASPc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000K9kgkLDASPc.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00002hlOagz_a.I/fill=/fit=250x250/I00002hlOagz_a.I.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Cheryl Philip (right) in conversation with Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén (left). Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000QQNOlAIpEGg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000QQNOlAIpEGg.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: ÁRNADÓTTIR, Ms Thuridur Björg Wiium, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland (ICELAND) takes photo with LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus. Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000UFqZbRDx6.I/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000UFqZbRDx6.I.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Following Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva, LWF Council members journeyed from Geneva to Nyon by boat across Lake Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000sr7kgZtmlNs/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000sr7kgZtmlNs.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Qbe9wOXZOcA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Qbe9wOXZOcA.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. Rev. Andy Willis led the morning's English-speaking service. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000u_yW9ujyCiI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000u_yW9ujyCiI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000eUMZqmijNF8/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000eUMZqmijNF8.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000Nvo.0QkphEU/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000Nvo.0QkphEU.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000JAQehojyVPo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000JAQehojyVPo.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000GLiZpFCwftI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000GLiZpFCwftI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.pTCPtgzE5g/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000.pTCPtgzE5g.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000uzT9FpufnX0/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000uzT9FpufnX0.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000wJAIo5zWFOI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000wJAIo5zWFOI.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: A warm and joyful Eucharist service marked the opening of the Lutheran World Federation 2018 Council meeting on 28 June. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.PgTsFkTJ9A/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000.PgTsFkTJ9A.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000f9PlMywMJNI/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000f9PlMywMJNI.jpg)
![1 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: On Sunday, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Geneva. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00005VFMutSx5iU/fill=/fit=250x250/I00005VFMutSx5iU.jpg)
![15 June 2019, Geneva, Switzerland: Sally Azar leads Bible study in the Ecumenical Centre Chapel. The 2019 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva on 13-18 June. The theme of the Council is ”Because we know God's voice” (John 10:4). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000.ZJf6k8g42s/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000.ZJf6k8g42s.jpg)
![2 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: LWF President Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus shares words of sending during closing prayer. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000_YWx25unKRo/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000_YWx25unKRo.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. Here, LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000NTgilWeaz5U/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000NTgilWeaz5U.jpg)
![29 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Bible study, led by Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00009JoXTtIBcyA/fill=/fit=250x250/I00009JoXTtIBcyA.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Opening worship. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000rpOiRWhWKpk/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000rpOiRWhWKpk.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Opening worship. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001LZ85xLvWHc/fill=/fit=250x250/I00001LZ85xLvWHc.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Opening worship. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00001qH73u3tUfI/fill=/fit=250x250/I00001qH73u3tUfI.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000BBmZpIpajhw/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000BBmZpIpajhw.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000eWrQ6BTL3Mc/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000eWrQ6BTL3Mc.jpg)
![28 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Opening worship. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000ESBuhhfXssA/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000ESBuhhfXssA.jpg)
![2 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Closing prayer. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000mNzsRGOtF.o/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000mNzsRGOtF.o.jpg)
![2 July 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayer on 2 July was led by Sally Azar from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, with Bible study led by Bishop Jack Urame from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000xbeY_oAyjQg/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000xbeY_oAyjQg.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: LWF president Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus shares a word in the Ecumenical Centre chapel, as the 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000RuWEI0Mcf9M/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000RuWEI0Mcf9M.jpg)
![29 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Bible study, led by Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000CgHWhF36ebY/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000CgHWhF36ebY.jpg)
![30 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000vzfN_zY0nc4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000vzfN_zY0nc4.jpg)
![29 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I00005R5posicwZE/fill=/fit=250x250/I00005R5posicwZE.jpg)
![29 June 2018, Geneva, Switzerland: Morning prayers. The 2018 LWF Council meeting takes place in Geneva from 27 June - 2 July. The theme of the Council is “Freely you have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV). The LWF Council meets yearly and is the highest authority of the LWF between assemblies. It consists of the President, the Chairperson of the Finance Committee, and 48 members from LWF member churches in seven regions. [Image captured on assignment for the Lutheran World Federation, whose member churches and partners can use it free of charge to report about the LWF’s work, with credit to ’LWF/Albin Hillert’ upon publication.]](https://archive.lifeonearthpictures.com/img-get2/I0000JwNIYXFZfe4/fill=/fit=250x250/I0000JwNIYXFZfe4.jpg)