News
18
Jun
Ecumenical guests laud LWF’s commitment to Christian dialogue
18
Jun
Leaders of global church bodies have thanked The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for its strong engagement in dialogue among Christians. They affirmed their commitment to continue collaboration in joint efforts to promote Christian unity and confront injustice around the world.
1
Jan
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’
1
Jan
In his New Year Message to the Lutheran communion, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge reassures churches that “when we root ourselves in Christ, we are well equipped to engage in this...
28
Dec
Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope
28
Dec
LWF General Secretary sends message to young people at European Encounter in Madrid
21
Dec
Churches accompany ex-combatant communities through delicate peace process
21
Dec
FARC ex-combatants live fragile peace in Colombia
20
Dec
Mobile companion throughout the church year
20
Dec
Liturgical calendar available as an app
19
Dec
Hospital in Naples marks half century of ‘open arms’
19
Dec
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy, a member of the LWF, has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of a hospital in Naples that provides high quality care for some of the city’s most...
18
Dec
A strong basis to implement climate agreement but the poor have been left behind
18
Dec
Negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Katowice, Poland, have resulted in guidelines that provide a strong basis to implement the Paris Agreement.
14
Dec
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid”
14
Dec
The good news of yet another season of celebrating the birth of Jesus should inspire Christians to be more committed to serving humanity even when confronted with fear over dangerous situations. This...
13
Dec
Liberia’s Thursdays in Black campaign amplifies efforts to end gender-based violence
13
Dec
...The launch of a Thursdays in Black campaign by the Lutheran Church in Liberia recently was a public call for action against violence directed at women and girls.
12
Dec
A thriving church beside the devastation of war
12
Dec
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hungary supports persecuted Christians in Northern Iraq who are returning to the homes they forcibly fled nearly two years ago, following attacks by the Islamic...
10
Dec
Nothing to extract from the golden oil fruit
10
Dec
Mozambican land rights advocates seek justice for victims of risky investments deals
10
Dec
70 years on: Upholding the dignity of every human being
10
Dec
LWF urges global community of states to safeguard the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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7
Dec
Climate change destroys livelihoods and ecosystems, LWF delegates remind world leaders
7
Dec
The planet’s future lies in the balance as world leaders, civil society and climate activists meet in Katowice, a coal mining town in Poland, to figure out how to implement the Paris Agreement on...
6
Dec
Christ at the center of Strasbourg Christmas market
6
Dec
Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders in Strasbourg, France, are working together to remind the nearly 2 million visitors to the city’s famous Christmas market of the true meaning of the holiday...
5
Dec
Government thanks Liberia’s faith-based organizations for education and peacebuilding
5
Dec
The Liberian government has commended faith-based organizations for their critical role in providing education and enhancing peace building in the country.
4
Dec
European church leaders call for welcome of migrants in Christmas statement
4
Dec
The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe has issued a statement calling on political leaders, churches and European citizens to work toward a more inclusive and welcoming society.
3
Dec
LWF welcomes Bishop July’s election as chairperson of the German National Committee
3
Dec
The LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomes the election of Württemberg Bishop Frank O. July as the new chairperson of the GNC, and thanked the GNC for its vital role of facilitating...
3
Dec
Care for creation and future generations key issues for LWF delegation at COP 24
3
Dec
Ms Pranita Biswasi, LWF’s youth secretary, believes that young people are key agents of change. Reson why it is very significant that the LWF is again sending a youth delegation to COP 24.
30
Nov
COP24: Global church bodies urge transformative action to protect the most vulnerable
30
Nov
Global church organizations WCC, the LWF and ACT Alliance have called for renewed global solidarity and urgency of action to support the communities at the frontline of climate change impacts.
29
Nov
A long tradition of training lay and ordained church workers
29
Nov
Dr. Nikola Schmutzler a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony, reports on theological formation and education for non-theologians, Lutheran worship and the value of international...
29
Nov
Participation of women and men is a theological issue
29
Nov
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony has passed a law to recognize the fundamental issue of gender justice in the composition of church governing bodies.
28
Nov
From silent humiliation to advocacy for social change
28
Nov
Education and awareness create a safe environment for marginalized Haliya women in Nepal, and leads to other community activities.
27
Nov
Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions
27
Nov
Coming from 12 different countries, a group of 12 newly elected church leaders at an LWF retreat in Geneva noticed their vastly different realities, but also that they face similar challenges and...
23
Nov
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls
23
Nov
This year’s global campaign to end violence against women and girls is an opportunity for the Lutheran communion “to renew and reaffirm our deep commitments toward ending sexual and gender-based...
21
Nov
Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge
21
Nov
The LWF, ACT Alliance, WCC and Bread for the World are appealing to world leaders to take swift and coordinated action to limit global warming to 1.5°C as a humanitarian and ethical obligation.
21
Nov
‘Waking the Giant’ will reinforce peace efforts in Colombia
21
Nov
The LWF initiative supporting churches’ implementation of the SDGs has been launched in Colombia, with faith and government leaders praising its potential to strengthen peace building in the country.
19
Nov
Strive for unity and interdependence, LWF regional leaders urged
19
Nov
LUCCEA General Assembly delegates discuss church’s role in reconciliation and peace
16
Nov
New LWF member: Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala
16
Nov
As a small church comprising predominantly indigenous people, the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala values its focus on education, peace and justice, because these are relevant issues for many...
15
Nov
New translation of the Bible in Northern Sami language
15
Nov
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland has approved a new translation of the Bible in the Northern Sami language, with the Finnish Bible Society (FBS) predicting it will strengthen the cultural...
