News
21
Feb
The LWF Strategy in Bahasa Indonesia and Swahili
21
Feb
The LWF Strategy 2019-2024 is now available in Bahasa Indonesia and Swahili languages, thanks to translation coordinated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and the LWF National Committee...
23
Jan
New LWF member: United Evangelical Church in Cuba Lutheran Synod
23
Jan
“Being part of the Lutheran communion allows us to give and receive in every way. We can learn from others and at the same time can offer the gifts the Holy Spirit gave us,” says Bishop Ismael...
17
Jan
Tribute to former LWF Vice-President Huberto Kirchheim (1938-2019)
17
Jan
Brazilian church leader Rev. Huberto Kirchheim, former Vice-President of the LWF, died on 14 January at the age of 80.
11
Jan
Witnessing through dialogue, education and women’s empowerment in the Holy Land
11
Jan
LWF Council member Ms Sally Azar, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, explains how much she values the education provided to Christians and Muslims by her church and...
16
Nov
New LWF member: Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala
16
Nov
As a small church comprising predominantly indigenous people, the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala values its focus on education, peace and justice, because these are relevant issues for many...
9
Nov
“I belong to a church where women work with equal rights”
9
Nov
LWF Council member Rev. Karla Steilmann Franco, from the Evangelical Church of the River Plate (Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay), discusses the social environment in which her church operates and the...
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
26
Oct
“God is present and suffering with the people”
26
Oct
Bishop Telaumbanua describes some of the social and environmental concerns facing The Protestant Christian Church, in Indonesia.
5
Oct
Ecumenism is glorification and love
5
Oct
Rev. William Flippin Jr is a strong advocate of ecumenism, he stated: All our work is grounded in our statement “…that they may all be one.” (John 17:21)
21
Sep
“We celebrated like one family”
21
Sep
Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo describes the esteem with which Lutheran churches are held during times of crisis, and discusses climate change.
16
Aug
Supporting women and girls in the struggle to end violence
16
Aug
In a video interview for Voices from the Communion, LWF Council member LoeRose Mbise, who works as general secretary of a diocese of the church, talks about the distressing effect of child marriage...
31
Jul
Putting the faith of young people on the agenda
31
Jul
Julia Braband talks to the LWI about the effect of youth participation in church bodies, the stand of her church towards right-wing populist movements and her personal experiences in church...
12
Jul
Populism, violence, family separation under spotlight
12
Jul
The LWF Council approves seven messages, resolutions and public statements on pressing issues.
4
Jul
Deep concern about escalating violence in Nigeria
4
Jul
The Council calls on the government of Nigeria to halt further violence, and initiate a peace process.
3
Jul
LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion
3
Jul
The LWF Council has voted to welcome with joy three new member churches to the LWF. They are the Christ Lutheran Church (India), the United Evangelical Church – Lutheran Synod (Cuba), and the...
3
Jul
Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council
3
Jul
LWF ecumenical partners have praised the LWF for deep commitment to ecumenism in greetings to the LWF 2018 Council.
2
Jul
“With Passion for the Church and for the World”
2
Jul
The new strategy of the LWF for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets forth what the LWF member churches are...
2
Jul
"We have been enriched and blessed"
2
Jul
On Sunday 1 July, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva.
29
Jun
LWF reports sound financial situation
29
Jun
The LWF continues to report sound financial progress, recording a balanced budget and growth across the organization.
28
Jun
Growing as a communion engaged with the world
28
Jun
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa opened his address to the LWF Council today by reflecting on the Twelfth Assembly and the Reformation anniversary, and outlining the gifts of both for...
28
Jun
LWF Council 2018 opens with joyful worship
28
Jun
The LWF opened its 2018 Council meeting with worship in the Ecumenical Centre chapel this morning in Geneva.
22
Jun
Setting the tone for the communion in coming years
22
Jun
LWF Council to meet in Geneva 28 June - 2 July
16
Jun
An encouraging and positive Assembly
16
Jun
Outcomes of the LWF Twelfth Assembly are now available
17
May
Election of Vice-Presidents and Committee Chairs
17
May
The newly elected Council of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met for the first time on 17 May in Windhoek, Namibia. The Council was elected during the Twelfth Assembly. During the meeting the...
