News
27
Nov
The Word of God: A signpost of hope in Advent
27
Nov
As the Advent season and preparations for Christmas begin, the LWF is encouraging its member churches to continue nurturing people and communities “with the gift of God’s word, a signpost that no...
26
Nov
Shadow Pandemic: educate and legislate to end sexual violence
26
Nov
To prevent violence against women and girls, we need “to tackle deep rooted cultural and religious beliefs” at community level, at the same time as strengthening legislation and support for survivors...
26
Nov
A singing communion in Advent 2020
26
Nov
From 29 November to 24 December LWF member churches share Advent and Christmas hymns.
25
Nov
From receiving rations to running a business
25
Nov
An LWF project in Uganda provides protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and livelihoods assistance. It targets single mothers and women, survivors of gender-based violence, and (foster)...
25
Nov
16 days to step up action against gender-based violence
25
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is calling for stronger efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, with more resources made available to organizations working towards this goal.
24
Nov
Praying and acting for climate justice in the months until COP26
24
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation hosted an online prayer service on 22 November. Faith actors and ecumenical partners encouraged participants to continue praying and acting for climate justice in the...
20
Nov
Indonesia: Concern about freedom of religion
20
Nov
Following the recent reports about attacks on churches and Christian communities in Indonesia, the General Secretaries of the LWF and the WCRC have urged Indonesian President Joko Widodo to better...
19
Nov
Wittenberg: Online seminar on Lutheran theology
19
Nov
The LWF Center Wittenberg, Germany, is currently testing new ground and expanding its seminar work with an online course for pastors from member churches of The Lutheran World Federation. In thegroup...
19
Nov
Appeal to G20: address debt crisis and save lives
19
Nov
The LWF is joining with ecumenical partners to call on leaders of the G20 nations to provide urgently needed debt relief for countries struggling to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19...
18
Nov
Using arts and creativity to promote skills and well-being
18
Nov
An LWF Member Church project from the he Northeastern Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa uses arts and creativity to instill skills, self-expression and self-esteem among youth, women and...
17
Nov
Argentina churches to reopen theological library
17
Nov
In an ecumenical initiative, two LWF member churches in Argentina join three other churches to reopen a theological library that holds the largest collection of university-level historical...
16
Nov
The deteriorating situation in Ethiopia is deeply troubling, says LWF
16
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is closely following the ongoing conflict and tensions in Ethiopia. It is extremely concerned about the recent escalation of violence, which poses severe threats to...
16
Nov
Poland’s bishops call for dialogue with protesters
16
Nov
The Church’s mission is to preach the Gospel and to shape consciences, “not to coerce, impose its will or control.”
13
Nov
Africa: A faith-centered hope to face challenging times
13
Nov
Representatives of LWF member churches in Africa have expressed gratitude for the possibility to meet online and express solidarity with one another in the midst of a global health pandemic.
13
Nov
Small-scale climate justice projects: Call to youth in member churches
13
Nov
The LWF calls for small-scale climate projects initiated and led by youth, i.e. persons aged 30 or younger. Proposals are invited until 6 December. Each project should be initiated and led by young...
13
Nov
Empowering faith actors as gender justice advocates
13
Nov
The rice fields and forests of Morang in eastern Nepal are a world away from the magnificent halls of Geneva’s Palais des Nations. But for three weeks this autumn, Yagya Gautam, project manager for...
12
Nov
Football bridges culture, nations, and religions
12
Nov
On the occasion of a football match between Hungary and Iceland in the play-offs for the EURO 2020 championships, the Lutheran presiding bishops of the countries have shared a joint video message...
12
Nov
Solidarity with churches after tropical depression “Eta”
12
Nov
In a letter to Lutheran churches in Central America, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has expressed solidarity with the people and communities affected by the tropical depression “Eta”.
6
Nov
Online Reformation Day prayer engages Lutherans worldwide
6
Nov
Lutherans from around the globe, young and old, came together for an online prayer service on Reformation Day. Youth from LWF member churches led the prayer service on 31 October which reached...
6
Nov
Online-support to pray during difficult times
6
Nov
As the latest wave of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit Iceland, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland launched a new online prayer platform called Amen.is as one of its responses...
4
Nov
Appeal for peace in Cameroon after school attack
4
Nov
The LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has sent a message of support to LWF member churches in Cameroon, following an attack on a school which killed at least six children and injured a...
3
Nov
Prayers, solidarity with victims of Vienna attack
3
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation stands in solidarity with Austrians mourning the deaths of four people killed in a terror attack in the center of Vienna on 2 November.
3
Nov
"People on the Move: Creating Convivial Theology”
3
Nov
A three-year cycle of workshops coordinated by a group of Lutheran diaconal actors from the three European regions of the LWF, concluded with plans for training materials for the broader communion of...
