News
7
Aug
COVID-19: New awareness of social cohesion growing in the crisis
7
Aug
In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Ralf Meister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover reflects on the transitional phase, from handling the acute crisis to the “new normality” – living with COVID-19 for the longer-term, and the upcoming challenges for churches, society and the economy.
7
Aug
COVID-19: New awareness of social cohesion growing in the crisis
7
Aug
In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Ralf Meister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover reflects on the transitional phase, from handling the acute crisis to the “new normality...
6
Aug
COVID-19: Support from partner churches immensely important
6
Aug
Through its center for partnership, development and mission, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria is supporting its partner churches around the world to assist people whose livelihoods are at...
4
Aug
LWF among organizations urging more time for UN panel on internal displacement
4
Aug
The LWF is among faith-based, non-governmental and civil society organizations calling on the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General to extend the timeframe of the High-Level Panel on Internal...
24
Jul
COVID-19: Female leadership and livelihood opportunities in Myanmar
24
Jul
Micro-enterprises set up by the LWF in Myanmar are scaling up their production to meet the increased demand for reusable face masks in the camps for internally displaced people and other communities...
23
Jul
COVID-19: Keeping in contact and breaking new ground
23
Jul
The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia, a member church of the LWF in the Central Eastern Europe Region, found that one reply to questions raised during COVID-19 to remain...
17
Jul
COVID-19: Being church in times of Coronavirus
17
Jul
In this Voices from the Communion, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus asks the communion to continue praying for all churches during this time of COVID-19.
16
Jul
COVID-19: Youth “frontline warriors” in relief efforts
16
Jul
In the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India found themselves also in a fight against a “social and economic...
10
Jul
COVID-19: Storms batter El Salvador, worsen food insecurities
10
Jul
Two tropical storms in El Salvador further exacerbates food insecurities already experienced by residents due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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8
Jul
COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights
8
Jul
The global pandemic of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate change are both heavily affecting those already vulnerable, and aggravating the human rights situations in many countries. To...
7
Jul
Lutheran leader shares spiritual insights on pandemic
7
Jul
Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén is among several dozen leaders of different religious traditions who offer personal insights from the Coronavirus pandemic as part of an online project...
2
Jul
COVID-19: "Push for digital engagement” in Denmark
2
Jul
The Interchurch Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark shared its “Learnings for churches and organizations in digitalization during COVID-19 lockdown”, summarizing first findings and...
1
Jul
COVID-19: Villages self-isolate to protect against coronavirus
1
Jul
The Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala safely completed a 12-day mission delivering food to remote villages on a three-month, self-imposed quarantine and curfew to avoid contracting Coronavirus...
24
Jun
COVID-19: Online worship increases outreach and attendance
24
Jun
Lockdown, confinement and the prohibition of actual church services have sparked an immense creativity in German churches, a recent study finds.
23
Jun
COVID-19: "A generous and open act of kindness"
23
Jun
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia (ELCZa) utilizes Lutheran World Federation Rapid Response Funds to unite communities through Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic awareness and food distribution...
22
Jun
Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world
22
Jun
In the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lutherans must learn to redefine their role in society as they continue “to advocate and to ensure that no-one is left behind.”
19
Jun
Germany: Advocate for the rights of refugees
19
Jun
In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria talks about the global refugee crisis, a protestant search-and-rescue mission and the...
16
Jun
Positive financial performance equips communion to serve during challenging times
16
Jun
The LWF “excellent financial performance in 2019 contributed to the stability of the organization,” making it well equipped “to meet the current global challenges of COVID-19 and to continue serving...
12
Jun
A time for the communion’s presence of healing, compassion, and hope
12
Jun
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge delivered his report to the LWF Executive Committee, which is holding an exceptional online meeting 10-16 June. The committee will take necessary governance...
10
Jun
LWF Executive Committee meets online in exceptional circumstances
10
Jun
An exceptional online meeting of the LWF Executive Committee is taking place, 10 - 16 June. Chaired by LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa, the governing body will take necessary action...
8
Jun
COVID-19: Indonesian church aids out-of-work rickshaw drivers
8
Jun
In Indonesia, the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have left families of passenger rickshaw drivers without means to a livelihood. The Simalungun Protestant Christian Church is reaching out to this group.
29
May
COVID-19: Sharing the Gospel message in Senegal
29
May
Young Lutheran entrepreneurs in Senegal believe the best way to share the Gospel during the exceptional times of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is “through the production of online biblical...
20
May
COVID-19: Collective action for Argentina’s indigenous communities
20
May
IERP distributes hot lunches, food and sanitation items to indigenous communities
19
May
COVID-19: leading the church in post-crisis world
19
May
Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven, is an ‘inspectrice ecclésiastique’ or leader of the church in Alsace-Lorraine in eastern France. In mid-March she became sick with the COVID-19 virus, just as the death...
15
May
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15
May
In a joint message, the LWF, WCC, WCRC, and Council of World Mission have urged governments to bolster support for healthcare and social protection. They further called for debt cancellation and the...
12
May
COVID-19: Medical personnel must be protected
12
May
The LWF has expressed concern over recent attacks on health care workers in Latin American countries and North America because of misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.
