News
14
Dec
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary
14
Dec
Reconstruction has begun and campus life has resumed at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, which was severely damaged during flash flooding after a nearby river burst its banks in August. Eight people, including three children were killed as a wave of water and mud swept through the seminary compound destroying roads and houses belonging to staff and the student community.
14
Dec
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary
14
Dec
Reconstruction has begun and campus life has resumed at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, which was severely damaged during flash flooding after a nearby river burst...
10
Dec
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope
10
Dec
Gender justice activists from different parts of the Christian world met together on 8 December to discuss ways of responding to the ongoing injustice, discrimination and violence against women in...
23
Nov
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub
23
Nov
The LWF sees theological education as a way to promote systemic change for greater gender justice in the church and in society. That principle was at the heart of the launch, in October, of the...
18
Nov
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor
18
Nov
In her first address as General Secretary to the Council of the LWF, Rev. Anne Burghardt outlined three key principles or “gifts” that lie at the heart of Lutheran identity.
15
Nov
Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity”
15
Nov
Lutheran identity was the discussion topic at the October meeting of students pursuing theological studies through scholarships awarded by the LWF. Mr Rafael van Ommeren, the only Lutheran student at...
12
Nov
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology
12
Nov
Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of Theology in Tallinn feels like stepping back in time to rediscover the events that have shaped the country and its people. Located...
29
Oct
Lutheran Communion offers thanks, bids farewell to General Secretary Martin Junge
29
Oct
Members of the LWF from all parts of the globe gathered online and in person, in the chapel of Geneva’s Ecumenical Center, on 28 October for a service of farewell to General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin...
7
Sep
LWF congratulates EVA publishing house on 75th anniversary
7
Sep
The LWF has congratulated the Evangelische Verlagsanstalt (EVA), based in Leipzig, Germany, on its 75th anniversary. In a letter, the LWF acknowledged the longstanding cooperation in producing many...
12
Aug
LWF responds to decision by Lutheran church in Latvia
12
Aug
The LWF has issued a statement in response to the decision of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia to join the International Lutheran Council.
28
Jun
Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges
28
Jun
Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation have concluded a two-day visit to Rome encouraged by Pope Francis’ exhortation to continue “with passion on our journey from conflict to communion.”
25
Jun
With passion on the journey from conflict to communion
25
Jun
Meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the LWF President Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa and Pope Francis expressed the hope that the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession...
25
Jun
Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service
25
Jun
The LWF and Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of Catholic aid and development agencies, have committed to increased cooperation and service to the world’s most marginalized...
24
Jun
New publication explores global perspectives on Lutheran identities
24
Jun
The LWF has published a new resource to explore the diverse theological identities of Lutherans across the communion of churches. We Believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran...
21
Jun
Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission
21
Jun
The LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has highlighted the agility and resilience of the organization in responding to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. The creativity and commitment...
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...
16
Jun
Vatican visit to mark next step from conflict to communion
16
Jun
A delegation from the LWF travels to Rome at the end of June for a meeting with Pope Francis and the deepening of commitment for increased cooperation with Caritas Internationalis, the global...
10
Jun
Highlights of LWF’s work in a unique year of COVID-19 solidarity
10
Jun
The LWF Annual Report 2020 is available online. Under the theme, “Leave no one behind” it gives an overview of the organization’s work in an unprecedented year marked mostly by the COVID-19 pandemic...
10
Jun
Evaluation and outlook for women's network in Central and Western Europe
10
Jun
The WICAS network met for an online conference on 2 and 3 June. Twenty-five participants from LWF member churches in the region attended the conference with the theme "Churches raising their...
7
Jun
Lutheran identity in Germany today - a journey of discovery
7
Jun
Pastor Nora Steen of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, has initiated a three-part online event series to contribute to the LWF “Lutheran Identities” study process. It brings people...
19
May
Orthodox perspectives on path to church unity
19
May
Dr Nathan Hoppe was born in Colombia, the son of Evangelical Protestant missionaries from the United States. Today, he is a member of the Orthodox Church and lives with his family in the Albanian...
17
May
LWF President Musa: “God wants a new beginning”
17
May
The 3rd Ecumenical Kirchentag took place from 13-16 May. This time it was mainly an online event, gathering thousands of Christians from different denominations in Germany under the theme “Take a...
30
Apr
Living out Lutheran identity: liberty, love, service
30
Apr
Foundational Lutheran values of freedom, love and service to neighbor are increasingly needed as a counter-witness to societies’ growing narratives of exclusion and injustice.
6
Apr
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song
6
Apr
Women working in public theology today are echoing the prophetic voice of Miriam, Moses’ sister, who protected life and proclaimed the liberation of her people from oppression. During a 30 March...
31
Mar
Mennonite reflections on the ecumenical journey
31
Mar
Looking back on a career spent working for Christian unity, Rev. Dr Larry Miller speaks of the divided church as actual “wounds in the Body of Christ.” During Holy Week, the former General Secretary...
25
Mar
Faith leaders prepare for COP26: Urgent climate action needed
25
Mar
Forty-four percent of the LWF's constituency, equaling 33 million people, live in the countries facing the greatest challenges, requiring urgent action. He affirmed LWF's long-standing...
19
Mar
COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer
19
Mar
One year on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christian churches and ecumenical organizations across the world are coming together for a Week of Prayer to remember all those affected by the...
5
Feb
Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church
5
Feb
In a 3 February ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar, three theologians from the United States, the Netherlands and Malaysia reflected on these questions, as they shared personal perspectives on the way the...
28
Jan
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships
28
Jan
The LWF has completed its 2020 scholarship approval process, with 85 new candidates from the communion’s member churches set to pursue degree and diploma courses in theology and different areas of...
27
Jan
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home
27
Jan
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity may have ended on 25 January, but the task of praying and working together to protect our planet continues to be a priority for all churches, every day of the...
