News
1
Jan
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary
1
Jan
In her first New Year message as General Secretary of the LWF, Rev. Anne Burghardt, invites churches in the global communion to be “messengers of hope in today’s world,” by putting “faith into action...
21
Dec
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people
21
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation has expressed deep concern over the “sometimes hard and painful” journey endured by its member church and people in Cuba, and pledged the communion’s solidarity.
21
Dec
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope”
21
Dec
The 2021 Christmas card of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) illustrates the power of the Holy Spirit to inspire Christ-anchored hope in Myanmar and the world.
20
Dec
Christmas message: Joy, peace, hope amid COVID challenges
20
Dec
In a Christmas message to the worldwide communion of churches, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa urges believers “to trust anew in the power of the Creator who came down to earth to...
17
Dec
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations
17
Dec
LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt has just returned from a visit to the Polish cities of Warsaw and Krakow to see first-hand how preparations are progressing for the next Assembly in 2023 and...
17
Dec
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space
17
Dec
In this Voices from the Communion, Presiding Bishop Jerzy Samiec from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland gives insights into the role of the church in Polish society,...
16
Dec
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access
16
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in collaboration with Oxfam and 12 other partners are advocating to ensure refugees and displaced persons have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
15
Dec
Global Young Reformers: Advent is a time to reflect on peace and community building
15
Dec
Advent is a time to reflect on peace on earth was the message of members of the the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Global Young Reformers Network (GYRN) at an online event on 11 December.
15
Dec
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue
15
Dec
Organizers of a short film festival, featuring contributions from India, Tunisia, Iraq and Indonesia, have highlighted the importance of this genre in promoting positive models of interfaith...
14
Dec
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary
14
Dec
Reconstruction has begun and campus life has resumed at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, which was severely damaged during flash flooding after a nearby river burst...
10
Dec
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope
10
Dec
Gender justice activists from different parts of the Christian world met together on 8 December to discuss ways of responding to the ongoing injustice, discrimination and violence against women in...
9
Dec
LWF President commends strength of Cameroon communities served by livelihood programs
9
Dec
On his visit to the LWF Country Program in Cameroon, the LWF President, Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa, applauded the strength and resilience of the communities served by LWF in Gado where refugees...
8
Dec
Walid Nammour steps down as CEO of Augusta Victoria Hospital
8
Dec
Dr Walid Nammour has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the LWF Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem as of 7 December. Dr. Fadi Atrash will continue as acting CEO of the hospital.
7
Dec
16 Days: ‘Missing and Murdered’ victims of femicide
7
Dec
The dramatic plight of women and girls who end up ‘Missing and Murdered’ was under the spotlight during two webinars organized in the context of the 16 Days of activism to end gender-based violence.
3
Dec
Tanzania: faith leaders highlight rights of people living with disabilities
3
Dec
The vital role of religious leaders and faith-based organizations in ending gender-based violence was at the heart of a conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 29 November entitled ‘A wealth of...
2
Dec
LAC: Member churches and World Service programs explore deeper collaboration
2
Dec
The LWF member churches and World Service programs in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region have begun exploring how to deepen collaboration in order to strengthen their joint work of serving...
1
Dec
Recognizing faith-based perspectives in protecting displaced persons
1
Dec
The LWF has joined hands with other faith-based humanitarian, development and advocacy organizations to push for a stronger recognition of the unique role that faith-based organizations (FBOs) play...
29
Nov
Nepal: New mobile application helps local farmers innovate
29
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is supporting farmers in Nepal with an agricultural app in a revolutionary effort to increase access to technical support and provide guidance on sustainable practices...
25
Nov
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People
25
Nov
The Church of Sweden delivered a public apology on 24 November for its role in “legitimized repression” and centuries of “mistreatment and complacency” toward the Sámi People. The apology to leaders...
25
Nov
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence
25
Nov
At the start of the 16 Days campaign to end gender-based violence , the LWF has reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment” towards ending "one of the gravest forms of violations of the human rights...
25
Nov
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees
25
Nov
The General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland recently approved a comprehensive immigration and refugee policy that pledges to improve the church’s services to people with a foreign...
23
Nov
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub
23
Nov
The LWF sees theological education as a way to promote systemic change for greater gender justice in the church and in society. That principle was at the heart of the launch, in October, of the...
23
Nov
France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation
23
Nov
As Marion Panoma followed closely the COP 26 discussions in Glasgow, Scotland, she looked back at how young people in her church, the United Protestant Church of France have kept alive the climate...
19
Nov
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation
19
Nov
Calls for a more just global taxation system were at the heart of the recent COP26 People’s Summit side event “Tax the Rich, Save the Planet”, with faith-based activists calling for an economic order...
19
Nov
Palestine: Women trust a woman judge to “understand them”
19
Nov
In this Voices from the Communion Judge Scarlet Bishara, talks about how her presence on the court fosters trust and a welcome familiarity for women seeking justice.
18
Nov
LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches
18
Nov
The LWF has thanked diaconal workers in Europe for producing new resources that offer all member churches inspiration to incorporate the concept of conviviality into diaconal ministries.
18
Nov
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor
18
Nov
In her first address as General Secretary to the Council of the LWF, Rev. Anne Burghardt outlined three key principles or “gifts” that lie at the heart of Lutheran identity.
17
Nov
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change
17
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomed colleagues, members and friends from across the global communion of churches on 17 November for the installation of...
17
Nov
Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat”
17
Nov
The Liberian Initiative for Feeding Everyone (LIFE-Liberia), a collaborative project envisioned by the Lutheran Church in Liberia Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo, aims to create food and economic security...
