News
25
Mar
Slovakia: ’A test of our faith, in deed and in action’
25
Mar
As refugees from Ukraine continue to pour into the country by the thousands each day, the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia is opening its arms to welcome those in need.
24
Mar
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate
24
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its interfaith partners welcomed the appointment of the first UN Special Rapporteur on...
23
Mar
CSW66: Young people call for action not words
23
Mar
Five young climate activists have called on world leaders to listen and engage meaningfully with women and youth who are worst affected by climate change.
23
Mar
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly
23
Mar
The International Worship Planning Committee (IWPC) met in Kraków, Poland, from 10 to 15 March to plan and organize worship and prayer for the Thirteenth Assembly of the LWF. Most of the IWPC members...
22
Mar
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief
22
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expressed concern about...
22
Mar
Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace
22
Mar
Two bishops from Lutheran churches in Ukraine and Russia joined an ecumenical prayer for peace in Berlin Cathedral, Germany on 18 March.
21
Mar
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel
21
Mar
Nineteen laymen and laywomen of the Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP) are now ready to “Run With Endurance” after graduating from the LCP Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute (BVLI) on 5 March.
21
Mar
LWF announces grants for youth-led climate projects
21
Mar
The Lutheran World Federation has issued a call for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by young people. “Climate justice is a priority advocacy issue,” says Eva Christina Nilsson,...
18
Mar
USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”
18
Mar
In this Voices from the Communion… Daniel Kirschbaum ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry recounts his active participation as a child in nurturing church programs for youth, and how he...
18
Mar
LWF General Secretary awarded “Der Friedenstein” prize
18
Mar
The General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation, Estonian theologian Anne Burghardt, will be awarded the 2022 “Der Friedenstein” prize.
17
Mar
CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis
17
Mar
Women may be more likely to die in climate related disasters, but they are also increasingly driving the movement for cleaner energy sources and more sustainable ways of living. During a panel...
17
Mar
LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border
17
Mar
Despite a long career in humanitarian work, Rebekka Meissner was deeply touched by the scenes she witnessed at the Polish-Ukrainian border crossings she visited during a recent fact-finding visit for...
16
Mar
Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health
16
Mar
The LWF is accompanying vulnerable populations in Dhanusa and Morang, Nepal, through water, sanitation and health (WASH) projects. The initiatives aim to enhance their capacity to recover from the...
15
Mar
LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council
15
Mar
At the 49th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation advocated for equitable and universal access of COVID-19 vaccines.
15
Mar
Colombia: Supporting the most vulnerable amid violence
15
Mar
In February, during her first visit as regional secretary to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, Rev. Sonia Skupch, the LWF Regional Secretary for Latin America, the Caribbean and North...
14
Mar
CSW66: Women at forefront of climate solutions
14
Mar
The 66th session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, which opens on 14 March, is focusing on gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the context of climate change, disaster...
11
Mar
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers
11
Mar
LWF vice-president for the Central Eastern European region, Estonian Archbishop Urmas Viilma, says “the mission of the church is to pray, to commemorate the victims of war and to proclaim the gospel...
10
Mar
Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church
10
Mar
When Wanda Deifelt was riding the bus to school from her country village in southern Brazil, she never dreamed that she would go on to become a role model in the struggle for gender justice in her...
10
Mar
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees
10
Mar
Hungary has seen more than 200,000 refugees cross its border from Ukraine by 8 March, seeking refuge from war. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary and its partners are actively responding to...
9
Mar
A pioneer in cancer treatments for Palestinians
9
Mar
As a young boy living up in the West Bank, Fadi Atrash decided at an early age that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up. The effects of a prolonged healthcare crisis in his country, provoked by...
9
Mar
LWF calls to “protect and restore ecosystems”
9
Mar
Elena Cedillo, the Program Executive for Climate Justice at the LWF, evaluated the outcome of the Fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) that took place online and in...
8
Mar
LWF Myanmar: innovative techniques for rice farmers
8
Mar
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is promoting long-term resilience in Myanmar by teaching farmers in the Kayin State new rice planting techniques that produces more rice with less labor and less...
8
Mar
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict
8
Mar
On International Women’s Day, the Lutheran World Federation’s General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt has called upon “the international community, churches and leaders worldwide to work together to...
7
Mar
Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates
7
Mar
In a letter sent to member churches, the LWF, General Secretary Anne Burghardt called for nominations of delegates to the Thirteenth LWF Assembly, which will take place in Krakow, Poland, from 13 to...
4
Mar
Cameroon: Answering the call to serve the church
4
Mar
In this Voices from the Communion Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice President for Africa Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina talks about what she has learned during her tenure as vice president and...
4
Mar
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support
4
Mar
An unprecedented wave of prayer, solidarity, and help has swept across Europe and the world during the week since the beginning of the Russian invasion into Ukraine on 24 February. Member churches of...
3
Mar
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace
3
Mar
On Ash Wednesday, 2 March, Christians from around the globe joined in a powerful prayer service of lament and solidarity with all those suffering from the effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The...
2
Mar
LWF raises voices of faith and hope at UN Environment Assembly
2
Mar
People of faith are called “to live in harmony with creation and not abuse, misuse or exhaust it,” said the LWF General Secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt. On 28 February, she spoke at an online side...
1
Mar
The most vulnerable suffer in war says Salvadoran Lutheran Church bishop
1
Mar
On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the El Salvador Peace Accords, which ended the civil war in the country, Bishop Medardo Gómez Soto of the Salvadoran Lutheran Church (ILS) stressed the need...
