News
26
Sep
Somalia: LWF supports families at risk of famine
26
Sep
The Horn of Africa has been hit by the worst drought in decades. With food vouchers, LWF supports some of the most vulnerable families near Kismayu, in Jubbaland State of Somalia. More support is needed.
3
Aug
Churches must join forces to combat crime of human trafficking
3
Aug
On the UN’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, survivors shared stories of escaping from their traffickers and helping others to find hope in the wake of such deeply traumatic experiences. The...
2
Aug
Germany: Self-help groups support relatives of COVID-19 victims
2
Aug
The Leading Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, has officially launched a network of self-help groups for relatives of people who have died of COVID-19 in...
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.
29
Jul
Ecumenical vision lives on through Harding Meyer Prize
29
Jul
Applications will open on 1 September for the 2022 Harding Meyer Prize in Ecumenism, continuing the legacy of the German theologian who broke new ground in strengthening relations between different...
28
Jul
Brazil: Solar panels to produce power for pastoral work
28
Jul
By generating solar power, a congregation of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil in the city of Pelotas has reduced its environmental impact and will generate funds for its...
23
Jul
Aid agencies warn of looming famine in Tigray
23
Jul
Time is running out to prevent a looming famine in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where an estimated 5.2 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
21
Jul
Solidarity with Brazilian church against hate speech
21
Jul
The Lutheran World Federation stands in solidarity with the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil which has seen an escalation of “dangerous” verbal attacks against its leaders, as...
20
Jul
Japan church leaders meet for online fellowship
20
Jul
The three LWF member church leaders in Japan expressed gratitude for the invitation to meet online in June saying how it is “important” to support each other and to share with the LWF Communion...
19
Jul
Indonesia: Encouraging spiritual awareness on climate justice among youth
19
Jul
Encouraging young people to become advocators and campaigners for climate justice was one of the goals of a project recently undertaken by the National Committee of The Lutheran World Federation in...
19
Jul
Supporting marginalized people to organize and empower themselves
19
Jul
Through its local-to-global methodology, the LWF continues to work with refugees, internally displaced people, indigenous communities, ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups to access...
16
Jul
Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion
16
Jul
Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia have launched new reports reviewing their countries’ performance toward achieving the United Nations SDGs. At a webinar on 14 July, held as a side...
15
Jul
Protect civic space in post-pandemic recovery
15
Jul
The 47th session of the UNHRC ended on 13 July, adopting resolutions which include a key commitment to protecting the “essential role of civil society” in the post-pandemic period. The LWF has been...
14
Jul
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict
14
Jul
Over the past decade, thousands of South Sudanese refugees have fled into neighboring Uganda to escape from violent conflicts throughout the country. Many suffer from despair after losing relatives...
12
Jul
Human Rights Council: LWF asks Nepal to prioritize rights of ethnic, religious minorities
12
Jul
In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council last week, LWF called on the government of Nepal to continue working to implement human rights improvements for ethnic and religious minorities.
9
Jul
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope
9
Jul
Refugees from Somalia, Burundi and Uganda took center stage during a webinar marking the launch of a volume of poetry that showcases their hopes and aspirations, alongside the fears and challenges...
8
Jul
Annual report shows how LWF adapted its humanitarian and development work to COVID-19 pandemic
8
Jul
The Lutheran World Federation has published an annual report highlighting the outcomes of humanitarian response and development work in a unique year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
7
Jul
Churches are key partners for UN’s 2030 Agenda
7
Jul
The Lutheran World Federation has joined with Christian churches and faith-based organizations to urge the international community to work towards a more just and equitable recovery from the COVID-19...
6
Jul
Churches appeal to G20: Fix our broken global tax system
6
Jul
The LWF has joined Christian churches and ecumenical organizations in urging the G20 group of wealthy nations to adopt a radical reform of the international taxation system. In a letter addressed to...
5
Jul
Romania: Protecting and preserving God’s creation
5
Jul
Young people from the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Romania recently participated in a youth climate project dealing with climate action and advocacy and included a three-day mountain trip.
2
Jul
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty
2
Jul
In a statement to the UN Human rights Council, the LWF, the WCC, and ACT Alliance have called for increased efforts to combat extreme poverty.
1
Jul
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for increased efforts to combat violence against women
1
Jul
In a statement to the UN Human Rights Council, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called for increased efforts to combat violence against women.
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30
Jun
Worship planning committee for 2023 Assembly appointed
30
Jun
An International Worship Planning Committee has been appointed to lead preparations for daily worship and prayer life at the Thirteenth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation.
29
Jun
LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa
29
Jun
The legacy of Malagasy Lutheran Church pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao will live on through a new program dedicated to women’s theological education and leadership development in Africa. The...
29
Jun
France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation
29
Jun
In the spirit of Christian unity, President Christian Albecker of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace and Lorraine, an LWF member church, together with Bishop Jochen Cornelius-Bundschuh of the...
28
Jun
Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges
28
Jun
Leaders of the Lutheran World Federation have concluded a two-day visit to Rome encouraged by Pope Francis’ exhortation to continue “with passion on our journey from conflict to communion.”
25
Jun
With passion on the journey from conflict to communion
25
Jun
Meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican on 25 June, both the LWF President Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa and Pope Francis expressed the hope that the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession...
25
Jun
Lutherans and Catholics: Common Vision for joint service
25
Jun
The LWF and Caritas Internationalis, the global confederation of Catholic aid and development agencies, have committed to increased cooperation and service to the world’s most marginalized...
25
Jun
Hong Kong: Cooperation, friendship, benefits of LWF communion relations
25
Jun
In this Voices from the Communion General Secretary of the Chinese Rhenish Church Hong Kong Synod, Mr. Leon Chau speaks about the gift of giving, fellowship with other LWF leaders, the importance of...
