News
6
May
LWF leader receives ‘Der Friedenstein’ prize
6
May
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt has received the 2022 ‘Der Friedenstein’ prize, recalling the urgency of educating young people to be promoters of...
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...
21
Sep
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects
21
Sep
The LWF has invited young people in its member churches to propose projects that advance the promotion of peace in their communities and build societies where all people are included. Youth—under 30...
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...
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...
12
Feb
Concerns about unfolding situation in Myanmar
12
Feb
The Lutheran World Federation has expressed concerns about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which has continued to worsen since the beginning of this month,
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.
21
Sep
Peacebuilding a priority for post-pandemic world
21
Sep
Celebrating the International Day of Peace on 21 September, the Lutheran World Federation has signed on to a statement highlighting the urgency of peacebuilding for a post-pandemic world. This year,...
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...
29
Jun
Annexation will undermine peace in Middle East
29
Jun
Leading ecumenical organizations are urging the international community to oppose Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank.
10
Mar
Molotov Bomb Thrown into Congregation In Chile
10
Mar
On 27 February, the Congregation La Paz of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile was the victim of an attack during a discussion of an upcoming referendum on reforming the national Constitution of...
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.
22
Oct
Following unrest and violence Lutherans in Chile issue call for peace with justice
22
Oct
Lutheran church leaders in Chile have issued a call for peace in the current context of unrest and violence.
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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
