News
22
Sep
Witness towards the world, among the people of the world
22
Sep
“There is a ‘prophetic defiance’ in us not letting go of each other because of COVID-19, in us finding ways to be connected, devising paths to continue expressing the relationships into which God is calling us,” said the LWF president, Archbishop Dr. Panti Filibus Musa from the The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, at the opening of the European Church Leadership Consultation today.
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: 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-...
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...
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).
3
Apr
COVID-19: Routine helps people with dementia during coronavirus isolation
3
Apr
In this Voices from the Communion spiritual counselor, Rev Kersten Storch of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands, discusses how dementia disease may make it difficult for people to understand...
2
Apr
COVID-19: LWF steps up prevention in Kenya refugee camp
2
Apr
As the number of cases of Coronavirus disease continues to rise in Kenya, Lutheran World Federation staff in the densely populated Kakuma refugee camp are stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable...
2
Apr
COVID-19: Solidarity and cooperation should know no borders
2
Apr
In the face of a pandemic that knows no national borders, Lutheran leaders are asking churches to respond by increasing dialogue, discernment, cooperation and solidarity with the most vulnerable.
1
Apr
COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need
1
Apr
A group of 20 pastors from 17 countries has developed into a stable network to share fears and concerns, encourage each other and exchange new ideas for church work, especially now because of the...
31
Mar
HRC: LWF advocates for the rights of the most vulnerable
31
Mar
At the 43rd session of the UNHRC, the LWF organized a side event on access to health and delivered oral statements on climate change and human rights, two issues which LWF has identified as being of...
30
Mar
Leave no one behind in fight against COVID-19
30
Mar
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread around the world, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has called for a rapid and inclusive response that protects the human rights...
27
Mar
COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions
27
Mar
In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S. based Christian churches and agencies working in the Middle East has written to...
26
Mar
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response
26
Mar
The LWF is calling for donations to support its member churches in their response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
25
Mar
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable
25
Mar
The LWF together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The UN is calling for 2...
