News
25
Apr
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace”
25
Apr
As politicians in South Sudan struggle to implement a lasting peace agreement, religious leaders are working hard at grassroots level to build a culture of peace and reconciliation between communities in conflict.
25
Oct
Reformation Day a new public holiday in Germany
25
Oct
More than half of Germany’s 16 federal states have now declared Reformation Day a public holiday.
22
Oct
First woman pastor president elected to Brazilian church
22
Oct
The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil has elected a woman president for the first time.
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18
Oct
LWF General Secretary: “Don’t stop now!”
18
Oct
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge when he addressed a public symposium in Augsburg marking the 500th anniversary of Luther’s disputation with Cajetan.
17
Oct
Hope Cathedral rises from ocean drowning in plastic
17
Oct
This European autumn 35 volunteers led by traditional boat-builders from Fredrikstad began creating Hope Cathedral. It will combine wooden construction with the ocean plastics.
15
Oct
Called to use communication for communion building in Europe
15
Oct
Communicators from LWF member churches in Europe meet in Riga
12
Oct
“Meeting at eye-level as the church for all generations”
12
Oct
LWF Council member Julia Braband representing the LWF, addressed the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
12
Oct
“Cooperation is needed today, not isolation”
12
Oct
In a world marked by insecurity and injustice, religious leaders need to jointly contribute to the wellbeing of all, LWF vice president for Central Eastern Europe, Archbishop Urmas Viilma, has told...
11
Oct
“As a matter of faith: leave no one behind”
11
Oct
LWF launches global initiative adding the presence, witness and contributions of churches to Sustainable Development Goals
5
Oct
Keynote speaker at LWF Assembly awarded Nobel Peace Prize
5
Oct
LWF has congratulated physician Dr Denis Mukwege who with human rights activist Nadia Murad has received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018
5
Oct
Ecumenism is glorification and love
5
Oct
Rev. William Flippin Jr is a strong advocate of ecumenism, he stated: All our work is grounded in our statement “…that they may all be one.” (John 17:21)
1
Oct
Female pastors of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria hold first joint conference
1
Oct
Conference participants: “We affirm the LWF Gender Justice Policy”
28
Sep
Supporting adult literacy in Uganda
28
Sep
LWF provides education and cash grants to refugees and hosts
27
Sep
Young Estonian Lutherans gather with Pope Francis
27
Sep
Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church youth organization presented the Pope with an apple tree during a gathering he attended in their church.
26
Sep
People of faith for people in need
26
Sep
Over the past three years, LWF World Service has supported communities recovering from the 2015 earthquake, which struck with devastating effect.
21
Sep
“We celebrated like one family”
21
Sep
Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo describes the esteem with which Lutheran churches are held during times of crisis, and discusses climate change.
17
Sep
Grown out of prayer, committed to service
17
Sep
Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrates 75 years
17
Sep
“Unity has its roots in God’s mission to the world”
17
Sep
LWF general secretary greets European protestants
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14
Sep
Bridging the gap: Interfaith development work in Nepal "an eye-opener"
14
Sep
LWF General Secretary visits Nepal from 12-19 September
10
Sep
LWF congratulates High Commissioner Bachelet
10
Sep
Support to new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as she starts work
8
Sep
US Cuts Funding to East Jerusalem Hospital Network
8
Sep
The Lutheran World Federation regrets the decision by the US administration to cut in its entirety funding for the six East Jerusalem Hospitals. According to a budget approved by the US congress, the...
1
Sep
Christians globally unite in call for eco-justice
1
Sep
On occasion of the first Ecumenical Prayer for Creation on 1 September 2018 in Assisi, the LWF has joined with faith-based organizations and Christian World Communions in a call for eco-justice.
31
Aug
Being the church – a question of relevance in a secular society
31
Aug
Henrik Stubkjaer talks to the Lutheran World Information about the challenges of being the church in a secularized society and new platforms for the church’s diaconal work.
30
Aug
A Step on the Way to Reconciliation
30
Aug
On Wednesday, 29 August, Germany gave back to Namibia mortal remains that it had taken out of the country during the colonial period (1884 to 1919).
