News
18
Dec
English translation of German theological perspectives
18
Dec
“What is Lutheran?” is the title of the first volume of a new series on Lutheran Theology: German Perspectives and Positions. Published by VELKD and the GNC/LWF it will be expanded annually with a new volume.
16
Sep
Polish church joins faith groups for peace conference
16
Sep
Polish Protestants, Catholics, Muslims and Jews come together to discuss peace, democracy and the responsibility of religions in the public space during a conference in Warsaw on 16 September.
30
Aug
Church campaigns for forgiveness emoji
30
Aug
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has launched a campaign for an emoji to express forgiveness
29
Aug
Encouraged as sisters in faith
29
Aug
Churches should be bolder and elect women as well as men to leadership positions
19
Jul
Kenya moving towards gender equality in church and society
19
Jul
Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau, head of the Gender Justice Program in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church says the status of women in her country is improving gradually but there are still challenges...
16
Jul
LWF and ecumenical partners launch Zacchaeus campaign for tax justice
16
Jul
A new, ecumenical campaign advocating for tax justice was launched on 11 July at the United Nations in New York City. The “Zacchaeus Project” is a part of the New International Financial and Economic...
10
Jul
Call for state responsibility in fight against sexual violence in DRC
10
Jul
The LWF is among five civil society organizations calling on the DRC government to urgently assume its fundamental obligation to combat sexual violence in a country where the rape of women and girls...
2
Jul
Call for human rights-based climate action
2
Jul
Meaningful climate policies and action must address the human rights perspective of the disproportionate impact of climate change on women, youth, minority groups and indigenous communities.
27
Jun
Celebrating creation’s ‘Web of Life’
27
Jun
2019 Season of Creation guide now available
18
Jun
Ecumenical guests laud LWF’s commitment to Christian dialogue
18
Jun
Leaders of global church bodies have thanked The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for its strong engagement in dialogue among Christians. They affirmed their commitment to continue collaboration in...
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
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).
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'...
13
May
Witnessing to faith as a source of transformation
13
May
The LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has encouraged members of the WCRC to continue working together with other Christians as they bear witness to “the power and the beauty of faith as a...
7
May
Faith-based organizations launch publication on women’s human rights
7
May
The need to strengthen partnerships and broaden alliances to address the growing pushback against women’s human rights emerged as a shared concern at the launch of a joint publication by five faith-...
6
May
Vital role of religions in providing safe space for civil society organization
6
May
Faith groups play a vital role in opening spaces for civil society engagement with governments, even if that role is often ignored or misunderstood. That’s the view of Rev. Dr Kenneth Mtata, General...
3
May
Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections
3
May
As voters in the European Union prepare to elect their representatives to the EU Parliament between 23 and 26 May, the ELCNG has offered liturgical materials to guide worship services in the run-up...
26
Apr
Lutherans living the gospel in New Zealand
26
Apr
Bishop Whitfield talks about ecumenism, interfaith relations and the challenges facing his church “at the bottom of the world.”
25
Apr
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace”
25
Apr
As politicians in South Sudan struggle to implement a lasting peace agreement, religious leaders are working hard at grassroots level to build a culture of peace and reconciliation between...
17
Apr
Anglican-Lutheran Society explores spirituality and living in diversity
17
Apr
Exploring spirituality and living in diversity were key topics of the 2019 general meeting of the Anglican-Lutheran Society in London.
15
Apr
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria
15
Apr
The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the Augsburg and Helvetic Confessions, the Old Catholic Church...
12
Apr
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination
12
Apr
The recent celebration of 10 years of women’s ordination in the Mexican Lutheran Church was an occasion to reaffirm the church’s commitment to empower and encourage both women and men to contribute...
9
Apr
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism
9
Apr
The human rights situation in Myanmar, DRC and South Sudan, and access to justice for people living with albinism were key topics for the LWF through four oral statements and a side event at the 40th...
3
Apr
Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness
3
Apr
Participants at a historic gathering of church leaders from five Christian World Communions have issued a statement recommitting themselves to communicating the biblical message of salvation in new...
27
Mar
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation
27
Mar
An ecumenical prayer service in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, United States, marked the opening of a three-day consultation of five Christian World...
26
Mar
Guatemala: Church concern over setback in fight against impunity
26
Mar
In January 2019, the Guatemalan government rescinded an agreement with the CICG, effectively disbanding the work of the commission which was set up in 2006 with support from the UN.
