News
8
Oct
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them”
8
Oct
In this Voices from the Communion, The Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras President Pastor Rev. Julio Cabellero talks about the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents for his church in addition to the ongoing crisis of violence, unemployment and injustice. He describes how he continues to guide ICLH leaders into the darkest places in Honduras to be the light of Christ.
8
Oct
Honduras: "We go without fear, we bless them”
8
Oct
In this Voices from the Communion, The Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras President Pastor Rev. Julio Cabellero talks about the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presents for his church in addition...
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...
10
May
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem
10
May
The LWF has issued an appeal for peace in Jerusalem, where clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in recent days have left hundreds of people injured. The violence has been...
25
Mar
Women brokering peace in conflict and crisis
25
Mar
Research has repeatedly shown that conflict resolution and peace processes that involve women are much more likely to succeed. Yet despite this, women still make up a very small minority of...
19
Jan
Tribute to former Liberian Bishop Sumoward Harris, a voice for justice and peace
19
Jan
The LWF has paid tribute to Bishop emeritus Sumoward Harris of the Lutheran Church in Liberia, describing him as a leader who offered a “ministry of justice, peace and reconciliation” during...
5
Jan
Young Reformers in Africa ‘make things happen’ with limited resources
5
Jan
Over three days in December, Young Reformers from 31 LWF member churches in Africa met online to assess their work since 2018 and agree on an action plan for the next two years.
9
Jul
Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country
9
Jul
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has reassured the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus of the Lutheran communion’s solidarity as the church consistently appeals for peaceful...
17
Feb
Finland: New emoji for forgiveness presented
17
Feb
Two hands showing the "thumbs up" gesture in front of a heart – this is the winner of the emoji campaign launched by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and its partners last year...
5
Feb
LWF joins coalition to reject US “Peace to Prosperity” plan
5
Feb
LWF has signed on to a statement with a coalition of other non-government organizations, advocating against the “Peace to prosperity” plan for the Middle East which was announced by the US...
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
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...
1
Nov
LWF launches SDGs’ mapping for Liberia
1
Nov
The LWF has launched a process to help faith-based actors in Liberia track their contribution to implementation of three UN SDGs.
28
Oct
Ethiopian church calls for sustainable peace
28
Oct
The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus has called for sustainable peace in the country and orderly dialogue around complaints and grievances following recent unrest in Ethiopia.
16
Sep
Polish church joins faith groups for peace conference
16
Sep
Polish Protestants, Catholics, Muslims and Jews come together to discuss peace, democracy and the responsibility of religions in the public space during a conference in Warsaw on 16 September.
3
Sep
Colombian church leaders urge former combatants to ‘follow path of peace’
3
Sep
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia issues a statement urging former combatants not to take up arms
30
Aug
Church campaigns for forgiveness emoji
30
Aug
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has launched a campaign for an emoji to express forgiveness
30
Jul
LWF rolls out Advocacy Handbook in Central America
30
Jul
The persecution and killing of human rights defenders, and the exercise of religious freedom in Central America under the spotlight at a training workshop in San José, Costa Rica, rolling out the the...
20
Jun
Faith actors call for Global Solidarity with Refugees
20
Jun
The diversity of origins and traditions which make humanity unique are being targeted by intolerance, sometimes by brutal violence, and refugees are often on the front line of this assault...
28
May
The dangerous task of defending human rights in Colombia
28
May
Three award-winning Colombian human rights defenders visited the LWF on 27-28 May as part of a European tour to raise awareness of the dangers and difficulties faced by so many people working for...
25
Apr
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace”
25
Apr
As politicians in South Sudan struggle to implement a lasting peace agreement, religious leaders are working hard at grassroots level to build a culture of peace and reconciliation between...
9
Apr
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism
9
Apr
The human rights situation in Myanmar, DRC and South Sudan, and access to justice for people living with albinism were key topics for the LWF through four oral statements and a side event at the 40th...
1
Feb
Mexican Lutheran church leader shares his vision of a healing community of believers
1
Feb
Rev. RTH Roberto Trejo Haager, Pastor President of the Mexican Lutheran Church, envisages the Lutheran church in Mexican society today as a healing community of believers
18
Jan
Churches in Poland call for tolerance after killing of Gdansk mayor
18
Jan
The Polish Ecumenical Council, has urged the country to “stop the spiral of hate” following the brutal murder of the mayor of Gdansk, Pawel Adamowicz.
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...
