News
15
Apr
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria
15
Apr
The Austrian parliament has abolished Good Friday as a public holiday, a decision which affects members of the Evangelical Churches of the Augsburg and Helvetic Confessions, the Old Catholic Church...
12
Apr
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination
12
Apr
The recent celebration of 10 years of women’s ordination in the Mexican Lutheran Church was an occasion to reaffirm the church’s commitment to empower and encourage both women and men to contribute...
12
Apr
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges
12
Apr
In the very early hours of Easter Sunday morning, the leader of the Church of Norway, Presiding Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien will be presiding at worship inside the medieval Cathedral of Trondheim...
11
Apr
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people
11
Apr
Studying abroad, getting to know a different culture and language, taking up impulses from theology and church: every year about 35 students from member churches of the LWF make use this opportunity...
10
Apr
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development
10
Apr
Climate change, economic pressures and the challenges of operating in a minority church context were among the topics of discussion at a recent workshop, hosted by the Lutheran Church in the...
9
Apr
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism
9
Apr
The human rights situation in Myanmar, DRC and South Sudan, and access to justice for people living with albinism were key topics for the LWF through four oral statements and a side event at the 40th...
8
Apr
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe
8
Apr
Delegates representing member churches of the LWF in Europe gained new insights when they visited a revitalized church, that that has been turned into a social housing complex, and an ecumenical...
5
Apr
Cyclone Idai: LWF to provide clean water sources and shelter in Mozambique
5
Apr
The LWF is working with its international and local partners in Mozambique to secure clean water sources, provide shelter construction materials, food, kitchen kits and beddings to families affected...
5
Apr
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable
5
Apr
Nearly three years on from the signing of a joint declaration on increased cooperation, the World Service department of the LWF and the global Catholic aid and development confederation, Caritas...
4
Apr
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church
4
Apr
The dynamic presence of the ELS in the West African country is visible through various church programs including diaconal initiatives, a vocational training center, student hostels and health clinics.
3
Apr
Statement from Notre Dame Consultation: Visible Unity and Common Witness
3
Apr
Participants at a historic gathering of church leaders from five Christian World Communions have issued a statement recommitting themselves to communicating the biblical message of salvation in new...
3
Apr
Industrialized nations must ‘honor moral responsibility’ to mitigate effects of climate change in Ethiopia
3
Apr
The devastating effects of climate change and conflict on rural communities in Ethiopia were under the spotlight at the German Parliament during a recent presentation by the LWF representative in...
2
Apr
International NGOs in Myanmar reiterate humanitarian obligation to protect civilians in Rakhine
2
Apr
The LWF has joined INGOs renewing calls for protection of civilians amid continuing fighting between two armed sides in Myanmar’s Rakhine province.
1
Apr
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible
1
Apr
Lyimo-Mbowe, participant of the 19th International theological seminar at the LWF Center Wittenberg in Germany, spoke with LWI on the connection between topics discussed at the seminar titled “...
29
Mar
From Conflict to Communion: The future of Christians together in the world
29
Mar
Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans and Reformed discern further steps towards deeper ecclesial communion and common witness
29
Mar
Angola: A growing church making a mark in education
29
Mar
Bishop Antonio Alfredo Barros, from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Angola, speaks about his enthusiasm to see every church member experience the freedom of discovering the Bible and knowing that...
27
Mar
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation
27
Mar
An ecumenical prayer service in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, United States, marked the opening of a three-day consultation of five Christian World...
26
Mar
Guatemala: Church concern over setback in fight against impunity
26
Mar
In January 2019, the Guatemalan government rescinded an agreement with the CICG, effectively disbanding the work of the commission which was set up in 2006 with support from the UN.
25
Mar
Helping to shape Europe as a peace project
25
Mar
Bishops from German Lutheran churches have reaffirmed the commitment to promoting the spirit of Europe as a community of countries.
21
Mar
Ecumenical meeting in U.S. to follow up on Joint Declaration on Doctrine of Justification
21
Mar
Leaders of five Christian World Communions meet at the Catholic University of Notre Dame in the United States next week to discuss the significance of the JDDJ and its impact on their search for full...
20
Mar
Critically reflecting about Luther for the 21st century
20
Mar
Prof. Dr Ľubomír Batka from Slovakia assisted to the 19th International Seminar for theologians at the LWF Center in Wittenberg. He spoke with LWI about the importance of these seminars and Luther’s...
20
Mar
Churches in southern Africa respond to devastation of Cyclone Idai
20
Mar
Churches in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe are calling for support and prayers in response to the crisis provoked by Cyclone Idai which has battered the southern African region over recent days.
19
Mar
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals
19
Mar
At a side event on 12 March, organized during the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, participants gave an overview of the LWF’s “Waking the Giant” initiative, which aims to...
18
Mar
Paris conference marks 20 years of Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
18
Mar
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification by the LWF and the Roman Catholic Church, an ecumenical gathering in Paris examined its role in inter-church...
18
Mar
Solidarity following mosque attacks in Christchurch
18
Mar
Following the mass shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local Lutheran churches have expressed solidarity with the country’s Muslim community.
15
Mar
Advocating for women’s access to social protection
15
Mar
Lutheran women and men from around the world are taking part in the 63rd session of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women, advocating for increased partnerships between governments and faith-...
15
Mar
Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled”
15
Mar
Bishop Paweł Hause, from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland in the Diocese of Masuria, talks about witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in this part of the country.
14
Mar
Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice
14
Mar
LWF's ecumenical partner, WCC launched a resource kit for congregations to engage with economic and ecological justice. Titled Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches for an Economy...
