News
15
Jul
Preserve Hagia Sophia as a shared heritage, LWF urges Turkey
15
Jul
The LWF has cautioned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent decree designating the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque undermines the significance of “a publicly shared space” that “symbolizes openness and inclusiveness.” In a letter to Erdoğan today, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge called for a process of dialogue and consultation to reaffirm the world cultural heritage “as a space for interreligious dialogue and understanding that points to our common humanity.”
15
Jul
Preserve Hagia Sophia as a shared heritage, LWF urges Turkey
15
Jul
The LWF has cautioned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent decree designating the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque undermines the significance of “a publicly shared space” that “...
12
Jun
A time for the communion’s presence of healing, compassion, and hope
12
Jun
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge delivered his report to the LWF Executive Committee, which is holding an exceptional online meeting 10-16 June. The committee will take necessary governance...
20
May
LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021
20
May
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends.
19
Mar
COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus
19
Mar
As restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spread to countries around the globe, LWF leaders have written to all member churches reflecting on the best ways of responding...
27
Dec
2020 New Year Message: So that all have life in abundance
27
Dec
In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the LWF Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message by proclaiming the good news of salvation, serving the neighbor...
18
Jul
Reinforcing the contribution of lay people to the church
18
Jul
Lutherans from 16 countries participated in the Lutheran World Federation’s 3rd International Lay Leaders’ Seminar which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, and Wittenberg, Germany, from 27 June to 6...
13
Jun
LWF General Secretary: ‘Hope is the antidote to paralyzing nostalgia’
13
Jun
In a context marked by growing insecurity, fragmentation, disregard for international order and rules, the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has urged the global communion to be a witness of...
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.
18
Mar
Solidarity following mosque attacks in Christchurch
18
Mar
Following the mass shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local Lutheran churches have expressed solidarity with the country’s Muslim community.
13
Mar
South Sudan: Human rights’ review mechanism provides strong foundation for lasting peace
13
Mar
LWF and representatives of both civil society and faith-based actors in South Sudan have noted the government’s growing openness to address human rights violations through constructive engagement...
26
Feb
Colombia: Pushing for peace and women’s rights
26
Feb
Colombia’s hard won peace accords are at risk in the current political climate. That’s the view of a civil society delegation from the South American nation that presented a shadow report to the...
1
Jan
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’
1
Jan
In his New Year Message to the Lutheran communion, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge reassures churches that “when we root ourselves in Christ, we are well equipped to engage in this...
31
Oct
Living and working together as churches in ongoing reformation
31
Oct
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge spoke to Lutheran World Information about the new strategy launched on the 501st anniversary of the Reformation
18
Oct
LWF General Secretary: “Don’t stop now!”
18
Oct
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge when he addressed a public symposium in Augsburg marking the 500th anniversary of Luther’s disputation with Cajetan.
17
Jun
Witness to unity in a fragmented world
17
Jun
LWF greets World Council of Churches on 70th anniversary
16
May
A voice for peace following bombings in Indonesia
16
May
Following terror attacks at three churches and a police station in Surabaya, Indonesia, on Sunday and Monday, the National Committee of the LWF in Indonesia issued a statement calling for peace and...
14
May
Call for de-escalation of violence in the Holy Land
14
May
LWF expresses dismay, on statement, over the escalating violence and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators at the Gaza border which has led to the death of 41 people and more than 1700...
25
Apr
“Fighting against the commodification of everything”
25
Apr
LWF and ecumenical partners urge new economic system serving all
25
Apr
Global Christian Forum: “Let mutual love continue”
25
Apr
An important platform of relationship and trust building
14
Mar
LWF General Secretary urges upholding of human rights
14
Mar
Churches need to stand against the deterioration of humanitarian values and human rights, The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, said in Germany. Referring to the...
2
Mar
Visit of Pope Francis to the Ecumenical Centre will strengthen quest for unity
2
Mar
The LWF is looking forward to meeting Pope Francis in the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on 21 June.
1
Jan
Water without cost
1
Jan
2018 New Year Message from the LWF General Secretary
6
Sep
“‘Lutheran’ stands for compassionate embrace and service”
6
Sep
In August 2017, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge visited the Lutheran churches in Australia and New Zealand. The Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) which...
21
May
Academic recognition of LWF’s ecumenical engagement
21
May
General Secretary Junge receives University of Notre Dame honorary doctorate
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