News
30
Jul
2022 LWF scholarships’ application phase is now open
30
Jul
The Lutheran World Federation has opened its 2022 phase for churches to submit candidates for its annual theology and diaconia scholarships.
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...
30
Jun
Confronting populism: how can churches respond?
30
Jun
A wide-ranging online discussion on 25 June, jointly organized by the LWF, the Church of Norway, and the Oslo-based think tank Skaperkraft. A webinar designed to help church leaders at all levels...
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.
26
Jun
Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars
26
Jun
The LWF is launching a new series of monthly webinars exploring the creative, vibrant and life-giving diversity of what it means to be Lutheran in countries around the world today.
25
Jun
LWF joins call to conference on ending Syria conflict
25
Jun
The LWF has signed onto a statement from the ACT Alliance on behalf of its members in Syria and the surrounding countries. The statement is calling for a “transformative conference” to support just...
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.”
20
Jun
Not only welcoming, but protecting the stranger
20
Jun
World Refugee Day: LWF General Secretary calls for stronger resolve to protect refugees
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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...
18
Jun
World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts
18
Jun
Churches and faith communities need to actively support refugees. Every action counts. This is the call of Lutheran church leaders worldwide on World Refugee Day.
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...
9
Jun
Mennonite, Protestant, Catholic theologians receive ecumenical award
9
Jun
A French Mennonite, a German Protestant and an American Catholic theologian have been awarded the first ever Harding Meyer prize in Ecumenism. The award, announced by the Institute for Ecumenical...
8
Jun
Congratulations to Vatican’s Council for Christian Unity on 60th anniversary
8
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge has sent greetings to the president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Cardinal Kurt Koch, to mark the 60th...
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.
5
Jun
LWF joins call to ensure civil society participation at UN SDG forum
5
Jun
LWF has joined a call by 460 civil society organizations to ensure the participation of non-government organizations at this year’s High-Level Political Forum
5
Jun
Romania: Connecting theology, ecology, and personal faith
5
Jun
In this Voices from the Communion, Rev. Dr. Elfriede Dörr from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Romania reflects on the effects of climate change in her country and the...
4
Jun
Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope
4
Jun
On 8 June at 16:00 CET, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is co-hosting a webinar "Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope", taking up this year's theme for the Season of...
3
Jun
Annual Reports highlight humanitarian, development, and advocacy work
3
Jun
The LWF has issued two annual reports highlighting its humanitarian, development and advocacy work in 2019. They complement the global LWF Annual Report 2019, which was issued in early May.
29
May
United States: Grave concern over racism and violence
29
May
The LWF has expressed grave concern over racism and systemic violence against African Americans and other people of colour in the United States of America, following the killing of George Floyd in...
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...
29
May
Sharing the story of Pentecost in 21 languages
29
May
The LWF 2020 Pentecost video shares the story of Pentecost as told in Acts 2:1-21 by bringing together 21 readers from member churches who each read a verse in their native language.
