News

25 Nov
Married at eight years old
16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence, gender-based violence, DWS Uganda, LWF Uganda
25 Nov
LWF work against early marriage and domestic violence
21 Nov
Back to basics, bearing witness to God’s mission
Contemporary mission, LWF Consultation on Contemporary Mission in Global Christianity
21 Nov
Practitioners seek new strategies and collaboration for mission work in the LWF
21 Nov
Tribute to Professor Turid Karlsen Seim (1945–2016)
Professor Turid Karlsen Seim, Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation, Lutheran–Roman Catholic Commission on Unity, Faith and Order Plenary and Standing Commissions
21 Nov
A tribute to Professor Turid Karlsen Seim (1945–2016)
18 Nov
Back to school after the earthquake
Nepal earthquake, Education, LWF Nepal
18 Nov
LWF helps Nepal’s children resume education
18 Nov
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation…”
Contemporary mission, Mission
18 Nov
Junge: Proclaim, serve without exclusion and “witness with joy and hope”
17 Nov
Books and bicycles
Children, Education, DWS Laos
17 Nov
LWF supplies children in Laos with school equipment
16 Nov
How are Lutheran churches shaping holistic mission today?
Contemporary mission, Mission, Consultation
16 Nov
LWF Global Consultation on Contemporary Mission in Global Christianity
16 Nov
A radio against disaster
DWS Colombia, Risk Management, disaster preparedness
16 Nov
“Alerta Comunidad” in Colombia educates about risk management and reduction
16 Nov
People of faith listening to the cries of the earth
COP22, Interfaith, Climate Change
16 Nov
Growing cooperation between LWF Mauritania program and church in Senegal
10 Nov
Connecting the local to the global at climate conference
COP22, DWS Ethiopia, Climate Change
10 Nov
LWF Ethiopia brings perspectives from communities devastated by climate change
10 Nov
Europe in Solidarity – Evangelical Lutheran insights
Refugees, LWF Vice-President, VELKD
10 Nov
Panel with European LWF vice-presidents
9 Nov
Advocates urge transition to low-carbon economy, clean energy
COP22, ACT Alliance, World Council of Churches
9 Nov
This is a joint press release of the ACT Alliance, The Lutheran World Federation and World Council of Churches.
9 Nov
Feed the hungry, strengthen local markets
Chad, Food Security
9 Nov
Cash-based food support in Eastern Chad
3 Nov
Joint commemoration of the Reformation a 'milestone,' says Lutheran leader
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation. Rev. Dr Martin Junge, Kurt Cardinal Koch
3 Nov
Remaining differences need to be addressed with a view to unity
2 Nov
Common Prayer in Lund Cathedral in photos
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
2 Nov
Prayer service in Lund Cathedral moves Catholics and Lutherans toward greater cooperation
1 Nov
Lutherans and Catholics gather in Lund for joint service to overcome past divisions
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
1 Nov
A commitment to move together in hope
31 Oct
A new beginning for Lutheran and Catholic aid agencies
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
31 Oct
LWF World Service and Caritas Internationalis sign Declaration of Intent for cooperation
31 Oct
God’s gift of unity
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
31 Oct
Pope Francis, LWF President Younan and General Secretary Junge inaugurate historic commemoration of the Reformation
31 Oct
Serving the neighbor together in hope
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
31 Oct
LWF President Younan and Pope Francis call for joint witness in a fragmented world
31 Oct
Press release: Rediscovering who we are in Christ
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
31 Oct
Historic Joint Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund Cathedral
29 Oct
Lund Catholic and Lutheran church leaders anticipate historic commemoration of the Reformation
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
29 Oct
Hope for renewed ecumenical initiatives
29 Oct
A beacon of hope to the world today
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation, Bishop Susan Johnson
29 Oct
Canadian National Bishop Johnson says Joint Commemoration affirms ecumenical and diaconal calling
29 Oct
Making history again in a city of students and of ideas
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
29 Oct
Former Vice-Chancellor of Lund University Andrén and Lund Mayor Prytz share their excitement about the Joint Commemoration
28 Oct
Indian climate justice activist to speak at Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration in Sweden
Joint Commemoration
28 Oct
Pranita Biswasi seeks solidarity across generations for the sake of the planet
28 Oct
A moment to reduce suspicion and strengthen common work
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
28 Oct
Africa Vice-President Bishop Alex Malasusa says Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration is a moment to experience God’s grace
27 Oct
Joint press release: “Concrete action by Lutherans and Catholics in service of the world’s poor”
Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
27 Oct
Joint Lutheran-Catholic Commemoration in Sweden to highlight aid cooperation
27 Oct
Seeking innovative approaches to diaconal service
Diakonia, Human resource management
27 Oct
LWF facilitates workshop for churches in West Africa
26 Oct
Skills for a peaceful future
Za'atari Refugee Camp, Refugees, Joint Commemoration, Joint Commemoration of the Reformation
26 Oct
LWF Peace Oasis in Za’atari refugee camp offers hope for young refugees from Syria
26 Oct
Responding to Jesus’ prayer that ‘all may be one’
Joint Commemoration, Joint Comemoration of the Reformation
26 Oct
Chilean theologian Rojas says joint Reformation commemoration resonates with local initiatives