News
17
Apr
Young Germans urged to run for congregation councils
17
Apr
“Young, Protestant, with something to say?
16
Apr
Faith stories help equip church to reform oppressive systems
16
Apr
Speaking at the GlobeTheoLib Consortium on 13 April at Geneva, Switzerland, the Study Secretary for Lutheran Theology and Practice for the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), said widening theological ‘d
14
Apr
LWF pushes for peaceful resolution of conflict in Syria and respect for international law
14
Apr
Strengthen the international instruments of justice and peace
11
Apr
LWF youth call for revival of churches
11
Apr
Lutheran youth have started the discussion on revival in the church.
10
Apr
Lutherans in Russia assist people with disabilities
10
Apr
A small Lutheran congregation in Tolyatti, west Russia, has taken up the challenge of being an inclusive congregation, providing vital support for disabled young adults.
9
Apr
DMD director Fidon Mwombeki elected general secretary of All Africa Conference of Churches
9
Apr
Rev.
6
Apr
LWF and ecumenical partners link to #WithRefugees solidarity tour
6
Apr
The #WithRefugees World Tour kicks off today with a sports day in the Za’atari Refugee Camp in Jordan.
6
Apr
Motivation and renewal inspired by the Reformation Anniversary
6
Apr
The Reformation is ongoing. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has made an impact on LWF member churches.
5
Apr
Church in Paraguay pledges to support new anti-violence law
5
Apr
Paraguay has brought into force new measures to curb violence against women and girls, a move the Evangelical Church of the River Plate says it supports.
3
Apr
Inken Wöhlbrand to become new director of LWF Center Wittenberg
3
Apr
The next director of the LWF Center in Wittenberg, Germany, will be Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand.
28
Mar
Renewed optimism for Costa Rican church
28
Mar
The Costa Rican church has new governance and renewed optimism for the future.
26
Mar
“From the cross comes life”
26
Mar
Artist Christian Chavarría explains the symbolism of Salvadoran crosses
26
Mar
Faith actors vocal in promoting women’s rights
26
Mar
Voices of LWF and other faith-based organizations (FBO) have been heard at a parallel event to this year’s 62 session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.
23
Mar
Finding interpretations of the Bible for today
23
Mar
Two weeks with other Lutheran theologians from around the world, studying biblical texts, as well as the writings of Luther and discovering their relevance for theology in the 21st century.
21
Mar
Increase of attacks on human rights defenders in Colombia
21
Mar
Despite the peace agreement between the Colombian government and the main guerrilla group, human rights violations continue.
20
Mar
Churches in France open “Humanitarian Corridors”
20
Mar
Churches in France, among them the LWF member church, have united to welcome refugees to the country. The “Humanitarian Corridors” project follows a similar example from Italy.
19
Mar
Reading the Bible with Luther in different cultural contexts
19
Mar
“Martin Luther’s approach to the Bible follows a long-standing tradition among scholars, but in a number of ways it is unique for his time,” Prof.
14
Mar
LWF General Secretary urges upholding of human rights
14
Mar
Churches need to stand against the deterioration of humanitarian values and human rights, The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, said in Germany.
13
Mar
LWF Center remains in Wittenberg after reformation anniversary
13
Mar
The Lutheran World Federation will remain in Wittenberg for the coming ten years.
12
Mar
Report of Twelfth LWF Assembly published
12
Mar
“Powerful opportunity to recommit to God’s mission in the world”
9
Mar
ELCA Bishops stand with youth in addressing gun violence and school safety
9
Mar
Following a school shooting in Florida, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Conference of Bishops has issued a statement calling for “a deeper conversation about school safety and second
8
Mar
Preventing sexual harassment in the office: from policy to practice
8
Mar
The LWF continues its work to ensure a safe workplace that extends beyond policy to practice.
6
Mar
LWF urges UN members to support progressive refugee policies
6
Mar
Together with other non-governmental organizations, The Lutheran World Federation called for more efforts to implement the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework in Africa.
