News
21
Jun
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019
21
Jun
Young Lutheran ordained and lay leaders from different parts of the globe gathered in Geneva for a Pre-Council meeting, voicing concerns about gender justice and climate change as well as more meaningful participation in the lives of their local churches.
21
Jun
Young Lutherans raise concerns at Council 2019
21
Jun
Young Lutheran ordained and lay leaders from different parts of the globe gathered in Geneva for a Pre-Council meeting, voicing concerns about gender justice and climate change as well as more...
19
Jun
Call to act on climate-related crises, religious and political injustice
19
Jun
The LWF Council concluded its 2019 meeting with public statements and resolutions on crises related to climate change, the Israeli-Palestinian situation, the legacy of slavery and religious...
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).
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...
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”...
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.
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...
2
May
Ethiopia: Fish farming promotes youth entrepreneurship and food security
2
May
The EECMY Development and Social Services Commission has opened a training center in Bishoftu town, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, aimed at helping young people to make a sustainable living, even...
29
Apr
Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence
29
Apr
Youth from 15 member churches of LUCSA have identified climate change and gender-based violence as key issues to address in their respective countries.
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...
24
Apr
Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace
24
Apr
The LWF continues to express the communion’s solidarity with all those affected by the Easter Sunday attacks targeting Christian places of worship and hotels in Sri Lanka.
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...
12
Apr
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges
12
Apr
In the very early hours of Easter Sunday morning, the leader of the Church of Norway, Presiding Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien will be presiding at worship inside the medieval Cathedral of Trondheim...
11
Apr
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people
11
Apr
Studying abroad, getting to know a different culture and language, taking up impulses from theology and church: every year about 35 students from member churches of the LWF make use this opportunity...
10
Apr
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development
10
Apr
Climate change, economic pressures and the challenges of operating in a minority church context were among the topics of discussion at a recent workshop, hosted by the Lutheran Church in the...
8
Apr
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe
8
Apr
Delegates representing member churches of the LWF in Europe gained new insights when they visited a revitalized church, that that has been turned into a social housing complex, and an ecumenical...
