News
25
Jan
Nordic churches conclude project on “Baptism in Times of Change”
25
Jan
The project “Baptism in Times of Change”, conducted by five member churches of The Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) in the Nordic region, concluded with an online consultation on 19 and 20 January.
21
Jan
Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination
21
Jan
In this Voices from the Communion Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, gives us a glimpse of the joys she experienced, the...
20
Jan
Welcoming the stranger through faith and community
20
Jan
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW), the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and other faith partners are working together to improve the understanding and support for...
20
Jan
Bishop Farrell: ‘Synodality’ and the search for Christian unity
20
Jan
As Christians come together to mark the annual ecumenical Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the PCPCU, Bishop Brian Farrell, says Pope Francis’ synodal process could make a “hugely important”...
18
Jan
Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East
18
Jan
A message of hope amid challenges facing churches throughout the Middle East is at the heart of this year’s reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The annual octave of prayer is...
17
Jan
Germany: “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” online campaign on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
17
Jan
With an online campaign that runs from 17 January to 17 May, Mission EineWelt from Germany invites people to participate in a local, national, and international journey to discover the 17 UN...
14
Jan
LWF and partners foster hope and resilience in Northern Ethiopia
14
Jan
Amidst the unrest in Ethiopia the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its partners are striving to deliver aid and create safe spaces for vulnerable groups. Civilians are often the most vulnerable...
13
Jan
Germany: Church makes binding commitment to protect the climate
13
Jan
The bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg, Thomas Adomeit, has announced a more substantial commitment of his church to climate protection. He said a climate protection law is...
10
Jan
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film
10
Jan
A staff recruitment film of the Church of Norway has received international recognition. The short film “Close to Life” shows how the member church of The Lutheran World Federation and its staff are...
7
Jan
Madagascar: Self-sustainability is key for a growing church
7
Jan
In this Voices from the Communion Malagasy Lutheran Church President Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy looks back at his one year in office. He reflects on moving on from “a tough time of grieving and huge...
6
Jan
Improving child nutrition through financial empowerment
6
Jan
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners is providing nutrition and healthcare services for children and their caregivers in Bouar, Central African Republic...
1
Jan
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary
1
Jan
In her first New Year message as General Secretary of the LWF, Rev. Anne Burghardt, invites churches in the global communion to be “messengers of hope in today’s world,” by putting “faith into action...
21
Dec
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people
21
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation has expressed deep concern over the “sometimes hard and painful” journey endured by its member church and people in Cuba, and pledged the communion’s solidarity.
21
Dec
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope”
21
Dec
The 2021 Christmas card of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) illustrates the power of the Holy Spirit to inspire Christ-anchored hope in Myanmar and the world.
20
Dec
Christmas message: Joy, peace, hope amid COVID challenges
20
Dec
In a Christmas message to the worldwide communion of churches, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa urges believers “to trust anew in the power of the Creator who came down to earth to...
17
Dec
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations
17
Dec
LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt has just returned from a visit to the Polish cities of Warsaw and Krakow to see first-hand how preparations are progressing for the next Assembly in 2023 and...
17
Dec
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space
17
Dec
In this Voices from the Communion, Presiding Bishop Jerzy Samiec from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland gives insights into the role of the church in Polish society,...
16
Dec
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access
16
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in collaboration with Oxfam and 12 other partners are advocating to ensure refugees and displaced persons have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
15
Dec
Global Young Reformers: Advent is a time to reflect on peace and community building
15
Dec
Advent is a time to reflect on peace on earth was the message of members of the the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN) at an online event on 11 December.
15
Dec
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue
15
Dec
Organizers of a short film festival, featuring contributions from India, Tunisia, Iraq and Indonesia, have highlighted the importance of this genre in promoting positive models of interfaith...
14
Dec
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary
14
Dec
Reconstruction has begun and campus life has resumed at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, which was severely damaged during flash flooding after a nearby river burst...
10
Dec
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope
10
Dec
Gender justice activists from different parts of the Christian world met together on 8 December to discuss ways of responding to the ongoing injustice, discrimination and violence against women in...
9
Dec
LWF President commends strength of Cameroon communities served by livelihood programs
9
Dec
On his visit to the LWF Country Program in Cameroon, the LWF President, Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa, applauded the strength and resilience of the communities served by LWF in Gado where refugees...
8
Dec
Walid Nammour steps down as CEO of Augusta Victoria Hospital
8
Dec
Dr Walid Nammour has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the LWF Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem as of 7 December. Dr. Fadi Atrash will continue as acting CEO of the hospital.
7
Dec
16 Days: ‘Missing and Murdered’ victims of femicide
7
Dec
The dramatic plight of women and girls who end up ‘Missing and Murdered’ was under the spotlight during two webinars organized in the context of the 16 Days of activism to end gender-based violence.
3
Dec
Tanzania: faith leaders highlight rights of people living with disabilities
3
Dec
The vital role of religious leaders and faith-based organizations in ending gender-based violence was at the heart of a conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 29 November entitled ‘A wealth of...
2
Dec
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration
2
Dec
The LWF member churches and World Service programs in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region have begun exploring how to deepen collaboration in order to strengthen their joint work of serving...
1
Dec
Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons
1
Dec
The LWF has joined hands with other faith-based humanitarian, development and advocacy organizations to push for a stronger recognition of the unique role that faith-based organizations (FBOs) play...
29
Nov
Nepal: New mobile application helps local farmers innovate
29
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is supporting farmers in Nepal with an agricultural app in a revolutionary effort to increase access to technical support and provide guidance on sustainable practices...
