News
9
Jul
Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country
9
Jul
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has reassured the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus of the Lutheran communion’s solidarity as the church consistently appeals for peaceful approaches to address grievances and conflict amid ongoing unrest in the country.
30
Apr
COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’
30
Apr
As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the LWF leaders have joined the United Nations in warning about this “silent pandemic...
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.
29
Apr
COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice
29
Apr
Lutheran World Federation leaders are highlighting the vital role that churches can play in confronting and rejecting xenophobia, violence, injustice and the inequalities that have been exposed by...
27
Apr
COVID-19: Protecting Ethiopia’s rural communities
27
Apr
In Ethiopia, where The Lutheran World Federation works in remote rural areas with refugees and host communities, World Service field staff are focusing on awareness raising and prevention to stop the...
24
Apr
Interfaith solidarity vital during unprecedented times
24
Apr
On the occasion of the beginning of Ramadan, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has sent greetings and blessings to its partner Islamic Relief Worldwide.
24
Apr
USA: Keeper of the words for yesterday and today
24
Apr
Voices from the Communion: Deacon Sue Rothmeyer, Secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), talks about the office of deacon, her former ministry as campus minister with youth...
23
Apr
Venezuela: Keeping hope alive when entire communities are people in need
23
Apr
The LWF has been supporting the project since 2018 in Venezuela. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela offers workshops for women, the goal is to offer alternative solutions to communities...
22
Apr
Earth Day: Acting to prevent hardship and suffering in the future
22
Apr
Observing today’s Earth Day, the LWF, together with other inter-faith groups active at UNFCCC conferences has issued a statement. It calls on the UNFCCC, all governments, and all people, to build...
22
Apr
Extreme concern after deadly attack on health care workers in Myanmar
22
Apr
The LWF together with 15 aid organizations has expressed “shock and sadness” upon receiving the news of a fatal shooting incident involving a vehicle of the World Health Organization (WHO) carrying...
22
Apr
Earth Day: Rethinking our ecological footprint
22
Apr
Earth Day which is observed on 22 April was an occasion for two young climate activists to measure their ecological footprint. Observed since 1970 and promoted by the United Nations as the...
20
Apr
COVID-19: Indian churches stand with poorest communities
20
Apr
UELCI appeals for support to help member churches continue vital work with those worst affected by pandemic
17
Apr
COVID-19: LWF launches Rapid Response Fund for member churches
17
Apr
The LWF has launched a Rapid Response Fund to help member churches struggling with unprecedented challenges posed by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
16
Apr
COVID-19: LWF on frontlines of response in rural Myanmar
16
Apr
As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, developing countries with internally displaced populations, high labor migration, and weak health systems are especially vulnerable...
16
Apr
COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear
16
Apr
The LWF welcomes a recent guide by the World Health Organization (WHO) outlining the critical role of religious leader in disseminating accurate information, reducing fear and stigma and ensuring...
15
Apr
COVID-19: Hygiene Clubs for schools in Haiti
15
Apr
Students in Norway have teamed up with the LWF to help school children in Haiti protect themselves from the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Population density, political instability, water...
14
Apr
COVID-19: Solidarity prayers during the 50 days of Easter
14
Apr
The LWF continues its prayer solidarity with churches and individuals around the world during the COVID-19 global pandemic with a 50-day Easter guide “Rejoice Now All the Earth!”
9
Apr
COVID-19: LWF joins call for release of U.S. funding for West Bank and Gaza
9
Apr
The LWF urges the government of the United States of America (USA) to "restart critical humanitarian and development programs immediately in the West Bank and Gaza." Together with other...
9
Apr
COVID-19: Churches preparing for an exceptional Easter
9
Apr
Hope and sorrow lie close together these days. This becomes very clear when speaking to pastors from different member churches of the LWF about their ministry. Despite the Coronavirus disease (COVID-...
8
Apr
COVID-19: Radio and SMS reaching people in Nepal
8
Apr
Short text messages and radio broadcasts in local languages are among the effective ways in which the Lutheran World Federation is providing vulnerable communities in Nepal with useful and practical ...
7
Apr
COVID-19: Church brings hope amid hardship in Hong Kong
7
Apr
While largely confined to their homes and limited to online worship, volunteers at a Lutheran church in Hong Kong have also been providing a practical and spiritual lifeline to people suffering from...
7
Apr
COVID-19: LWF offers liturgies for Holy Week and Easter
7
Apr
The LWF proposes the Holy Week and Easter Worship in a time of physical distancing in several languages [link] for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday.
6
Apr
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging”
6
Apr
LWF WS director Maria Immonen has sent a letter to the staff in humanitarian and development operations, encouraging them during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
