News
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Jun
Africa: The Lutheran communion offers “a space to discern together”
29
Jun
In a communion whose experiences are as diverse as its regions, countries and communities, church leaders have the task of bringing the voices of the people they serve into “this space so that we can...
29
Jun
LWF President Musa visits member churches and partners in Germany
29
Jun
“I am impressed by the churches’ commitment to the LWF communion’s vision of witnessing to Christ in word and prophetic diaconal service,” said LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa after a...
29
Jun
Africa: Together to consolidate the Lutheran communion in the region
29
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation communion in Africa kicked off its first in-person regional gathering in three years with a celebration of Eucharist during the opening worship at the Chapel of the...
28
Jun
Anglican-Lutheran relations: Looking towards Lambeth
28
Jun
Anglican bishops from around the globe are gearing up for a major event in the life of their communion which will shape the ministry and mission of its members over the next decade. The fifteenth...
27
Jun
Kenya: Youth project “Fit for climate justice” draws lively engagement
27
Jun
Maro Maua wanted to draw attention to the ongoing climate crisis and the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. He found a way of combining a modern lifestyle with a climate...
24
Jun
Climate justice: Concern over lack of international progress
24
Jun
“There is growing concern that the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels, might not be reached,” said Erick Kapira from the...
24
Jun
AVH advisory board meets to discuss hospital’s future
24
Jun
Members of the international advisory board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem have affirmed their strong confidence in the management of the facility under the leadership of...
23
Jun
Vital role of faith in refugee protection and integration
23
Jun
Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global...
22
Jun
Africa: Prioritizing theological education and leadership formation
22
Jun
Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Africa will gather, 27 June -1 July, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation (ALCLC), held...
21
Jun
Standing together to strengthen refugee response
21
Jun
Leaders of Christian, Muslim and Jewish groups responding to refugee crises in different parts of the world gathered in Geneva on 20 June to share best practices in an increasingly challenging global...
20
Jun
Pandemic and Pedagogy: post-COVID theological education
20
Jun
How to support theological institutions around the globe that have struggled to adapt to the new challenges posed by the past two years of the COVID pandemic? That’s the focus of a conference, being...
16
Jun
COVID-19: “Too many people” lack vaccine access
16
Jun
The continued Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and the escalating violence including killing of innocent victims threatens people’s lives, human rights and dignity, and violates...
16
Jun
Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local
16
Jun
The 50th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) started this week, The Action for Justice unit leads the Lutheran World Federations’ (LWF) advocacy work at the sessions, connecting local...
16
Jun
Israel-Palestine conflict: A lasting solution must include ending the occupation
16
Jun
The continued Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories, and the escalating violence including killing of innocent victims threatens people’s lives, human rights and dignity, and violates...
15
Jun
Assembly preparations proceeding “with vigor”
15
Jun
The war in neighboring Ukraine changed the perspective on the upcoming Assembly, said the Presiding Bishop of the host church – the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP) –...
15
Jun
Ukraine: Preaching the gospel brings us hope
15
Jun
With no end in sight to the Russian assault on Ukraine, the leader of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ukraine, Bishop Pavlo Shvarts, has been speaking out about the fears and feelings of...
14
Jun
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response
14
Jun
It is “shocking and deeply disturbing” that nearly 193 million people in 53 countries experience a food crisis yet there is enough in the world to feed everyone. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)...
14
Jun
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member
14
Jun
The German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine (GELCU) is now an individual member church of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF). The LWF Council accepted GELCU’s application for membership today...
13
Jun
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts
13
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has reiterated its previous calls for Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine, and urged greater investment by the international community in peaceful means of...
13
Jun
Holding together a world plagued by violence and division
13
Jun
Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal, Reformed and Orthodox church leaders have been speaking at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council meeting about the urgency of deepening theological...
10
Jun
LWF Executive Committee to EU: unfreeze funds for Augusta Victoria Hospital as patients' lives are at risk
10
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation Executive Committee has appealed to the European Union to take “urgent action to unfreeze and expedite” vital funding for the effective running of the Augusta Victoria...
10
Jun
LWF launches photo exhibition to mark 75th anniversary
10
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) inaugurated a digital photo exhibition on 9 June, starting a series of global events in 2022 to mark the 75th anniversary of the communion of 148 member churches...
10
Jun
Strong commitment from churches and funding partners kept LWF finances stable
10
Jun
In challenging times when many countries were still dealing with the impacts of a global health pandemic, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) “was able to adapt well” due to the sustained support of...
9
Jun
‘Sustainability and continuity’ in LWF’s 75th year
9
Jun
Responding to the conflict in Ukraine while sustaining humanitarian support to survivors of crises in other countries. Preparing for the 2023 Krakow Assembly and strengthening cooperation between...
9
Jun
LWF President opens first in-person Council since start of COVID
9
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has welcomed delegates from member churches to the first in-person Council meeting since 2019.
9
Jun
Youth council members name key priorities for LWF
9
Jun
How is The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) following through on its commitment to meaningful youth leadership at the global and regional levels? This was a key question at the Youth Pre-Council...
8
Jun
Strengthening gender justice and women’s leadership
8
Jun
Women leaders representing all regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered in Geneva on 8 June for a Pre-Council meeting
