News
15
Jul
Wittenberg: Bringing together people from all over the world
15
Jul
The LWF Wittenberg Center, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
3
Jul
LWF welcomes three new churches to the communion
3
Jul
The LWF Council has voted to welcome with joy three new member churches to the LWF. They are the Christ Lutheran Church (India), the United Evangelical Church – Lutheran Synod (Cuba), and the...
3
Jul
Ecumenical greetings to 2018 Council
3
Jul
LWF ecumenical partners have praised the LWF for deep commitment to ecumenism in greetings to the LWF 2018 Council.
2
Jul
“With Passion for the Church and for the World”
2
Jul
The new strategy of the LWF for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets forth what the LWF member churches are...
2
Jul
"We have been enriched and blessed"
2
Jul
On Sunday 1 July, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva.
30
Jun
Faith-sensitive humanitarian guidelines take center stage at UNHCR-NGO side event
30
Jun
A new manual on faith-sensitive humanitarian action published by the LWF and IRW was the focus of a side event today at annual consultations held by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, with NGOs.
29
Jun
LWF reports sound financial situation
29
Jun
The LWF continues to report sound financial progress, recording a balanced budget and growth across the organization.
29
Jun
The Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide publish manual on faith - sensitive humanitarian action
29
Jun
Diverse coalition of faith and secular groups launches guidance on ‘faith-sensitivity’ to help humanitarian organisations in their work with refugees at UNHCR event
28
Jun
Growing as a communion engaged with the world
28
Jun
LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa opened his address to the LWF Council today by reflecting on the Twelfth Assembly and the Reformation anniversary, and outlining the gifts of both for...
28
Jun
LWF Council 2018 opens with joyful worship
28
Jun
The LWF opened its 2018 Council meeting with worship in the Ecumenical Centre chapel this morning in Geneva.
27
Jun
“Energetic manner and theological wisdom”
27
Jun
Hans Kasch retires as director of the LWF Center in Wittenberg
22
Jun
Setting the tone for the communion in coming years
22
Jun
LWF Council to meet in Geneva 28 June - 2 July
21
Jun
Pope Francis visit: a recognition of the ecumenical movement
21
Jun
Reassuring commitment to unity and ecumenical relations
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20
Jun
World Refugee Day: Children must be protected
20
Jun
Gratitude for compassion and solidarity of member churches
19
Jun
Global faith leaders endorse Season of Creation
19
Jun
Global faith leaders from different Christian traditions and communions, including the LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, are inviting Christians around the world to participate in the...
18
Jun
Fishing instead of fighting
18
Jun
Tools and market access for fishermen in war-torn South Sudan
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17
Jun
Witness to unity in a fragmented world
17
Jun
LWF greets World Council of Churches on 70th anniversary
15
Jun
“Rise and make the most of it”
15
Jun
First TEDx talk in Kakuma refugee camp highlights talents and contributions of refugees
14
Jun
LWF refugee athlete tells UN to listen to refugees
14
Jun
Olympic athlete and refugee from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where the LWF works, Rose Nathike Lokonyen’s story quickly drew the attention of the international participants at the 5th formal...
12
Jun
Strengthening relationships between LWF and Orthodox Church
12
Jun
The dialogue between the LWF and the Orthodox Church has been ongoing without interruption since 1981. It is entering a new phase which will focus on the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church.
12
Jun
Help for volcano victims in Guatemala
12
Jun
LWF is ensuring that agencies mount a coordinated response to the emergency caused by volcanic eruptions in Guatemala at the beginning of June.
11
Jun
From a few families to a worldwide mission
11
Jun
Malagasy Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years
11
Jun
“We want peace in Nicaragua”
11
Jun
ACT statement calls for resumption of dialogue after violence
8
Jun
Witnessing - a challenge for Europe
8
Jun
LWF Vice-President delivers keynote address at CEC Assembly
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8
Jun
Unity as a prophetic witness
8
Jun
LWF General Secretary’s greeting to CEC General Assembly
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7
Jun
Responding to disaster and climate change in Nepal
7
Jun
LWF program restores livelihoods and environment
6
Jun
“A momentum which is irreversible”
6
Jun
German Lutherans meet LWF member church and Pope Francis in Italy
5
Jun
“Healing the wounds in the body of Christ”
5
Jun
Five signatories of JDDJ to discuss implications for church life
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4
Jun
Tapio Luoma installed Archbishop in Finland
4
Jun
LWF General Secretary receives St Henry’s cross, highest honour of Finnish church
4
Jun
Finding justice in context
4
Jun
Bible study at CEC assembly highlights issues of justice and the responsibility of the church
