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 “...
6
Jul
LWF urges Security Council to implement global ceasefire
6
Jul
The General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has written to the United Nations Security Council urging it to strengthen efforts towards a global ceasefire and enable...
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...
12
Mar
COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable
12
Mar
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have written to all member churches offering prayers, support and encouragement as they face up to the...
5
Mar
Churches called to combat exclusion, discrimination
5
Mar
Churches around the world today are called to combat “exclusionary, discriminatory narratives and policies”, modelling instead “inclusion as Jesus taught it.” That message was at the heart of a...
4
Mar
LWF General Secretary on solidarity visit to Zimbabwe
4
Mar
Zimbabwe has been suffering from drought in previous years, which has affected food production, putting corn and grain crops at risk, and destroying cattle and livestock. Close to 8 million of its...
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...
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...
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).
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.
12
Jun
Strengthening relationships between LWF and Orthodox Church
12
Jun
The dialogue between the LWF and the Orthodox Church has been ongoing without interruption since 1981. It is entering a new phase which will focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
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.
20
Oct
Augsburg Peace Prize awarded to LWF General Secretary
20
Oct
Rev. Dr. Martin Junge, General Secretary of The Lutheran World Foundation (LWF), was awarded the Augsburg Peace Prize for 2017 in Augsburg, Germany.
3
Oct
This is the perfect time to be the church
3
Oct
An interview with LWF General Secretary Martin Junge about the Reformation anniversary
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...
14
Aug
A year-long celebration of God’s reforming grace
14
Aug
Lutherans in New Zealand commemorate 500 years of the Reformation
8
Aug
LWF General Secretary Junge to receive 2017 Augsburg Peace Prize
8
Aug
Recognition of a “patient bridge-builder between the continents”
15
Jun
Reorienting ourselves – From Conflict to Communion
15
Jun
LWF General Secretary Martin Junge maps out next steps in the Lutheran-Catholic dialogue
