News
5
Mar
International Women’s Day: LWF reaffirms commitment to gender justice
5
Mar
In a world where the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse decades of progress in women’s education, employment and socio-economic status, International Women’s Day on 8 March, marks a moment to “step back and celebrate women’s achievements.”
11
Dec
LWF Christmas card: “A representation of hope”
11
Dec
The 2020 Christmas card of The Lutheran World Federation depicts a mother and child in the dress of the indigenous people in Guyana and Suriname.
10
Dec
COVID-19: A time to “look out for the most vulnerable” in Ghana
10
Dec
When the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in March, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana was concerned that some of its members would have...
10
Dec
Italian Protestants publish women’s health dossier
10
Dec
Women’s health, from life in the womb, through puberty to menopause, is the subject of a series of reflections published by the Federation of Evangelical Women in Italy (FDEI) as part of their...
8
Dec
LWF congratulates new Malagasy Lutheran Church President Denis Rakotozafy
8
Dec
The Lutheran World Federation has congratulated Malagasy Lutheran Church president Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy as he takes office this week, and offered the communion’s “prayers and solidarity” during...
7
Dec
Kenya: COVID-19 has secondary effects on women and children refugees
7
Dec
An increased workload for women, more violence against women and children, and neglect of people living with disabilities: these are the main impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender for refugees...
4
Dec
COVID-19: LAC churches enhance learning to be “a more caring church”
4
Dec
Following a series of bi-monthly online meetings, leaders in decision-making positions in the LWF member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean are establishing protocols to make the churches...
4
Dec
Churches express deep solidarity with Ethiopia
4
Dec
Ecumenical organizations have sent a pastoral letter of solidarity to the churches and people of Ethiopia, expressing commitment to accompany them as they address multiple challenges and crises.
4
Dec
Ministry of dialogue in the church in Singapore
4
Dec
In this Voices from the Communion: Singaporean Lutheran Bishop Terry Kee looks back at more than three decades of ministry in many different places, but always with one thing in common—the need to...
3
Dec
“A solidarity woven into life by God’s mercy”
3
Dec
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has written the foreword to a new publication by Pope Francis “Il cielo sulla terra. Amare e servire per trasformare il mondo” (Heaven on Earth. Love and...
3
Dec
Being Lutheran: Discerning the spirits of our age
3
Dec
From the challenge of Latin American churches seeking paths of peace and reconciliation, to Lutherans in the global north struggling with divisive moral and ethical issues, participants in a ‘Being...
30
Nov
Building on the Bible to promote positive masculinity
30
Nov
Building on biblical and theological resources to combat gender-based violence and the power of patriarchy in the church. That's the ambitious goal of a new initiative launched on 26 November by...
27
Nov
The Word of God: A signpost of hope in Advent
27
Nov
As the Advent season and preparations for Christmas begin, the LWF is encouraging its member churches to continue nurturing people and communities “with the gift of God’s word, a signpost that no...
26
Nov
Shadow Pandemic: educate and legislate to end sexual violence
26
Nov
To prevent violence against women and girls, we need “to tackle deep rooted cultural and religious beliefs” at community level, at the same time as strengthening legislation and support for survivors...
26
Nov
A singing communion in Advent 2020
26
Nov
From 29 November to 24 December LWF member churches share Advent and Christmas hymns.
25
Nov
From receiving rations to running a business
25
Nov
An LWF project in Uganda provides protection, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and livelihoods assistance. It targets single mothers and women, survivors of gender-based violence, and (foster)...
25
Nov
16 days to step up action against gender-based violence
25
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is calling for stronger efforts to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence, with more resources made available to organizations working towards this goal.
24
Nov
Praying and acting for climate justice in the months until COP26
24
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation hosted an online prayer service on 22 November. Faith actors and ecumenical partners encouraged participants to continue praying and acting for climate justice in the...
20
Nov
Indonesia: Concern about freedom of religion
20
Nov
Following the recent reports about attacks on churches and Christian communities in Indonesia, the General Secretaries of the LWF and the WCRC have urged Indonesian President Joko Widodo to better...
19
Nov
Wittenberg: Online seminar on Lutheran theology
19
Nov
The LWF Center Wittenberg, Germany, is currently testing new ground and expanding its seminar work with an online course for pastors from member churches of The Lutheran World Federation. In thegroup...
19
Nov
Appeal to G20: address debt crisis and save lives
19
Nov
The LWF is joining with ecumenical partners to call on leaders of the G20 nations to provide urgently needed debt relief for countries struggling to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19...
18
Nov
Using arts and creativity to promote skills and well-being
18
Nov
An LWF Member Church project from the he Northeastern Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa uses arts and creativity to instill skills, self-expression and self-esteem among youth, women and...
17
Nov
Argentina churches to reopen theological library
17
Nov
In an ecumenical initiative, two LWF member churches in Argentina join three other churches to reopen a theological library that holds the largest collection of university-level historical...
16
Nov
The deteriorating situation in Ethiopia is deeply troubling, says LWF
16
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is closely following the ongoing conflict and tensions in Ethiopia. It is extremely concerned about the recent escalation of violence, which poses severe threats to...
16
Nov
Poland’s bishops call for dialogue with protesters
16
Nov
The Church’s mission is to preach the Gospel and to shape consciences, “not to coerce, impose its will or control.”
13
Nov
Africa: A faith-centered hope to face challenging times
13
Nov
Representatives of LWF member churches in Africa have expressed gratitude for the possibility to meet online and express solidarity with one another in the midst of a global health pandemic.
