News
16
Jun
A source of hope towards Christian unity
16
Jun
Leaders of Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Reformed and Anglican global church bodies today reaffirmed commitment to unity, joint witness and service as they co-presided a special prayer service in Geneva’s St Pierre Cathedral, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the historic JDDJ.
14
Jun
Positive results kept LWF financially stable through 2018
14
Jun
The LWF reported positive financial results for 2018, maintaining a balanced budget despite exchange rate volatility and other financial market uncertainties.
13
Jun
LWF Uganda scales up risk intervention against the spread of Ebola virus
13
Jun
Following confirmation of the first cases of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda by the country’s Ministry of Health and WHO, the LWF country program is working with UNICEF to increase community...
13
Jun
LWF General Secretary: ‘Hope is the antidote to paralyzing nostalgia’
13
Jun
In a context marked by growing insecurity, fragmentation, disregard for international order and rules, the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has urged the global communion to be a witness of...
13
Jun
LWF President: Prophetic witness against injustices
13
Jun
The LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa today opened the 2019 LWF Council meeting with a call for deeper unity among churches and bold witness in a world crying for justice and a creation...
13
Jun
Promoting gender justice in church and society
13
Jun
Working together to challenge patriarchal structures and attitudes was at the top of the agenda as participants in a Pre-Council meeting on women gathered in Geneva to share stories and plan...
11
Jun
Churches pledge support for Colombia’s human rights defenders
11
Jun
The international community must do more to support those seeking to be a prophetic voice for justice and peace in Colombia today. That was the appeal from members of the Bogotá-based inter-church...
7
Jun
Many partners, one objective: peace
7
Jun
Ethiopia’s church-led initiative builds trust among religions and community members
6
Jun
"Only together we can be the Body of Christ"
6
Jun
LWF regional leadership consultation for Central and Western Europe in Hamburg
6
Jun
Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty
6
Jun
The LWF joined around 30 other Faith Based Organizations to discuss the intersection between the right to religious freedom and women’s rights, within the framework of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable...
5
Jun
Celebration of ecumenical milestone, Thirteenth Assembly, to feature at 2019 LWF Council
5
Jun
LWF Council to meet in Geneva from 13 to 18 June at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, under the theme “Because we know God’s voice” (John 10:4).
31
May
Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines
31
May
The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’
29
May
From the underground to the middle of society
29
May
Rev. Dr Martin Junge, General Secretary of the LWF, during his visit to the ELCRK offered a message of encouragement to the church in Kazakhstan to witness in the public space.
28
May
The dangerous task of defending human rights in Colombia
28
May
Three award-winning Colombian human rights defenders visited the LWF on 27-28 May as part of a European tour to raise awareness of the dangers and difficulties faced by so many people working for...
24
May
Lutherans and Catholics: Together we can work miracles
24
May
Practical collaboration between Lutherans and Catholics is vital because it represents the visible consequence of ecumenical theological endeavours. That was the message which the head of the LWF...
23
May
Peace and justice issues are pertinent to the church’s mission in Africa
23
May
African Lutheran church leaders have said holistic witness for peace and justice on the continent today should focus on issues that directly affect the continent such as the “chain of slavery”...
22
May
Educating for peace in a multi-religious world
22
May
LWF Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights, Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu, spoke at an ecumenical and interfaith conference on 'Promoting Peace Together'...
22
May
Lutheran perspectives on women in leadership
22
May
The director of LWF’s World Service shares experiences with Catholic colleagues at Caritas Internationalis Women’s Forum
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20
May
Churches in the Americas: witnessing together for justice and peace
20
May
Participants to Latin American and the Caribbean and North America leadership conference in Lima, Peru, issue a message pledging to strengthen regional cooperation.
17
May
Getting to know the diversity of a denominational family
17
May
Rev. Dr Frank Otfried July talks about perspectives gained from his multiple engagements for the Lutheran communion, as well as the situation of the churches in Germany, especially the Evangelical...
16
May
Churches must affirm holistic witness despite challenging contexts
16
May
LWF member churches in Africa have received messages of gratitude and encouragement for their untiring and vibrant witness to God’s mission in spite of increasing social, political and economic...
15
May
How the Holy Spirit shapes Lutheran identity
15
May
The role of the Holy Spirit in shaping Lutheran identity was the focus of a seminar which took place in Hong Kong from 2-6 May, bringing together participants from 8 countries across the Asian region.
14
May
Tanzanian and Swedish church leaders hold joint retreat
14
May
Lutheran bishops from Sweden and Tanzania have met together to discern ways of supporting each other’s ministry through prayer, service and public witness.
