News
15
Sep
Call for nominations for LWF General Secretary
15
Sep
Lutheran World Federation member churches are invited to send in nominations for the post of the ninth General Secretary of the global communion.
15
Sep
Call for nominations for LWF General Secretary
15
Sep
Lutheran World Federation member churches are invited to send in nominations for the post of the ninth General Secretary of the global communion.
30
Jul
Call for proposals: LWF Assembly logo and visual identity
30
Jul
The LWF has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in September 2023 in Krakow,...
17
Jun
“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of LWF Thirteenth Assembly
17
Jun
The focus of the Thirteen Assembly of the LWF has been set with the theme, “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.“ The assembly will be held 13-19 September 2023 in Krakow, Poland.
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...
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.
30
Apr
COVID-19: An active contribution to overcoming the crisis
30
Apr
Julia Braband, a Council member of the LWF, speaks about her support at the COVID-19 isolation ward of the Catholic Hospital in Erfurt for six weeks now.
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...
30
Oct
LWF looks forward to new strategic period with ACT Alliance
30
Oct
LWF is looking forward to the future direction of ACT Alliance, which is holding its third general assembly in Uppsala, Sweden.
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...
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.
28
Mar
Renewed optimism for Costa Rican church
28
Mar
The Costa Rican church has new governance and renewed optimism for the future.
