News
15
Nov
New publication: Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism
15
Nov
The LWF seeks to stimulate discussion around this question through a new publication titled Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism. The volume in the LWF Studies series (2019/1) offers analyses and theological perspectives on the public role of churches in view of populist exclusionary policies.
15
Nov
New publication: Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism
15
Nov
The LWF seeks to stimulate discussion around this question through a new publication titled Resisting Exclusion - Global Theological Responses to Populism. The volume in the LWF Studies series (2019/...
27
Sep
Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic
27
Sep
Olga Navrátilová, a member of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (ECCB), looks back at the history of the church in her country and reflects on how it can continue to have a positive impact on...
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...
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...
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...
18
Feb
Germany: Attention and space for God’s presence
18
Feb
An app developed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover strives to interrupt busy daily routines with spiritual impulses.
6
Dec
Christ at the center of Strasbourg Christmas market
6
Dec
Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders in Strasbourg, France, are working together to remind the nearly 2 million visitors to the city’s famous Christmas market of the true meaning of the holiday...
13
Nov
European churches asked to counter populism by expressing God’s love
13
Nov
Representatives of the three European regions of the LWF (Central Eastern Europe, Central Western Europe, Nordic Countries) meeting in Slovenia, said the growing populism and climate of fear in...
1
Sep
Christians globally unite in call for eco-justice
1
Sep
On occasion of the first Ecumenical Prayer for Creation on 1 September 2018 in Assisi, the LWF has joined with faith-based organizations and Christian World Communions in a call for eco-justice.
16
Aug
New peace initiative in Ethiopia
16
Aug
LWF set to launch a new initiative to reduce escalating religious tension in Ethiopia, in an expression of its mandate to promote peace.
12
Jul
Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight
12
Jul
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues.
4
Jul
Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria
4
Jul
The Council calls on the government of Nigeria to halt further violence, and initiate a peace process.
26
Apr
Churches tackling the problem of populism
26
Apr
A global conference bringing together church leaders hopes to find ways to counter growing populist movements that promote racism and hate crime.
11
Dec
“A space where learning and faith can meet”
11
Dec
There have been heated discussions during the past years about whether the Paulinum in Leipzig (Germany) is a church or “only” a hall for University events and ceremonies.
22
Aug
The church in the public space
22
Aug
Lutheran World Federation produces new study document
15
Aug
True diakonia means not leaving anyone behind
15
Aug
Public forum on Sustainable Development Goals in Bangkok brings together religious organizations and civil society
15
Aug
LWF Myanmar behind “milestone” meeting on human rights
15
Aug
Government, civil society draw up recommendations for the country
21
Jun
Articulating Lutheran presence in the public space
21
Jun
LWF Council approves study document, invites church action
1
Mar
Equal access, safety and meaningful participation
1
Mar
Interview with Rev. Dr Busi Suneel Bhanu on the role churches play in the public space
16
Nov
Human rights: Myanmar and Nepal accept LWF recommendations
16
Nov
Giving communities a voice on the international stage
5
Nov
Safeguarding peace in post-election Tanzania
5
Nov
Lutheran bishop insists on tolerance amid fears of ideological division
29
Oct
LWF General Secretary keynote presentation on global perspectives on the Reformation
29
Oct
A theology that calls attention to exclusion amidst merciless competition
17
Jun
New LWF publication: “Religious Plurality and the Public Space”
17
Jun
Christian and Muslims scholars reflect on the role faith in the public sphere
6
Feb
Public Space Should Be a Just Place for All, Lutheran Theologians Agree
6
Feb
LWF Study Group Outlines Framework for Two-Year Process
12
Dec
African Lutheran Theologians’ Network Focuses on Churches as Peacemakers
12
Dec
The bible and peace building
9
May
Joint Interreligious Declaration on Peace Building, Democracy and Development
9
May
Christian and Muslim Leaders Sign at Dialogue Meeting in Tanzania
7
May
Tanzania’s vice-president addresses LWF interfaith conference
7
May
“Build new structures to promote peace”
