News
18
Jun
Three major faith-based organizations commit to Welcome the Stranger
18
Jun
Three of the world’s leading Jewish, Islamic and Christian humanitarian organisations are teaming up to strengthen faith-based responses to the world’s unprecedented refugee crisis, as growing numbers of people flee their homes to escape war, conflict and persecution.
18
Jun
Three major faith-based organizations commit to Welcome the Stranger
18
Jun
Three of the world’s leading Jewish, Islamic and Christian humanitarian organisations are teaming up to strengthen faith-based responses to the world’s unprecedented refugee crisis, as growing...
11
Jun
Short films showcase interfaith harmony in Indonesia
11
Jun
Four short films about interfaith dialogue and co-existence in Indonesia were the focus of a 9 June webinar, jointly organized by the LWF, the Norwegian Center for Holocaust and Minority Studies and...
28
May
Sowing seeds of hope in soil of online conversation
28
May
Churches have a responsibility to educate, equip and engage on social media to promote a culture of respect, counter hate speech and sow seeds of hope. That was the message from panelists at a...
12
May
LWF sends Eid greetings to Muslim and interfaith partner organizations
12
May
The LWF has sent greetings to Muslim colleagues in partner organizations who are celebrating the feast of Eid al-Fitr at the end of their holy month of Ramadan. The festival is marked by Muslims...
5
Mar
LWF condemns violence, calls for prayers for Myanmar
5
Mar
In a statement issued on 5 March the Lutheran World Federation has condemned violence against demonstrators in Myanmar and called for restraint and peaceful solutions to end the political crisis in...
25
Feb
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration
25
Feb
Through its Action for Justice Unit, the LWF has initiated two forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding. The forums will support and promote the advocacy work of...
16
Feb
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers
16
Feb
Swedish Lutheran Sister Karin Johansson knows just how difficult it is to change the minds of legislators and decision makers responding to the influx of refugees in her native country. For the past...
11
Feb
A crucial role in making the voices of refugees heard
11
Feb
In a webinar on “The global compact for refugees and the role of faith-based organizations”, representatives from the German and Italian government, as well as LWF’s partner Islamic Relief Worldwide...
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...
14
Oct
Interfaith appeals for fairer economic system
14
Oct
At a webinar, jointly organized by the LWF, WCC, WCRC and CWM, representatives of various faith communities spoke about the insights that their religious traditions offer on issues of debt,...
28
Sep
Resisting and engaging with religious nationalism
28
Sep
An LWF webinar on 22 September entitled ‘Ignore, Resist or Engage? Global responses to religious nationalism’, featured panelists from India, Indonesia and the United States, was jointly organized by...
21
Sep
Peacebuilding a priority for post-pandemic world
21
Sep
Celebrating the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the Lutheran World Federation has signed on to a statement highlighting the urgency of peacebuilding for a post-pandemic world. This year,...
17
Aug
Carrying the spirit of reconciliation
17
Aug
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic claims many victims. One of them is Archimandrite Alexi Chehadeh, who passed away on August 15th.
24
Jul
LWF publication on “Transformative Readings of Sacred Scriptures” available in German
24
Jul
The LWF publication Heilige Schriften heute verstehen: Christen und Muslime im Dialog. The German edition of the publication Transformative Readings of Sacred Scriptures: Christians and Muslims in...
7
Jul
Lutheran leader shares spiritual insights on pandemic
7
Jul
Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén is among several dozen leaders of different religious traditions who offer personal insights from the Coronavirus pandemic as part of an online project...
15
May
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15
May
In a joint message, the LWF, WCC, WCRC, and Council of World Mission have urged governments to bolster support for healthcare and social protection. They further called for debt cancellation and the...
15
May
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15
May
The LWF Annual Report for the work carried out in 2019 is now available. The report highlights the Communion Office collaboration with churches as they witness in their local and global contexts, and...
24
Apr
Interfaith solidarity vital during unprecedented times
24
Apr
On the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has sent greetings and blessings to its partner Islamic Relief Worldwide.
21
Feb
LWF promotes religious education as a path to ecological sustainability
21
Feb
Over 130 professionals including representatives of the LWF, and university students, recently met at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Bergen, Norway, for a conference on...
29
Jan
Grave concern over US “Peace to Prosperity” plan
29
Jan
The LWF has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity ” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the US administration this week.
27
Jan
LWF and WCC issue joint appeal to Nigerian president
27
Jan
In a joint appeal to Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches have expressed grief at the continuing violence in Nigeria and urged the...
