News
10
May
LWF appeals for an end to violence in Jerusalem
10
May
The LWF has issued an appeal for peace in Jerusalem, where clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces in recent days have left hundreds of people injured. The violence has been concentrated around the Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount area of East Jerusalem where Muslims have gathered to mark the close of their holy month of Ramadan.
23
Jul
COVID-19: Keeping in contact and breaking new ground
23
Jul
The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia, a member church of the LWF in the Central Eastern Europe Region, found that one reply to questions raised during COVID-19 to remain...
22
Jul
More than 77 million Lutherans in 148 LWF member churches
22
Jul
The LWF has more than 77 million members in its 148 member churches in seven regions. The figure, based on statistics provided by churches for the period ending in 2019, shows an overall increase of...
21
Jul
LWF Statements to the 44th Human Rights Council
21
Jul
The impending annexation by Israel of parts of the West Bank in Palestine, the importance of protecting judges and their independence in Guatemala, and acts of racially motivated violence and...
17
Jul
COVID-19: Being church in times of Coronavirus
17
Jul
In this Voices from the Communion, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus asks the communion to continue praying for all churches during this time of COVID-19.
16
Jul
COVID-19: Youth “frontline warriors” in relief efforts
16
Jul
In the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India found themselves also in a fight against a “social and economic...
15
Jul
Preserve Hagia Sophia as a shared heritage, LWF urges Turkey
15
Jul
The LWF has cautioned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent decree designating the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque undermines the significance of “a publicly shared space” that “...
14
Jul
Being Lutheran: Exploring the Spirit at work in the world
14
Jul
The first in a series of monthly webinars on “Being Lutheran” explores the freedom to participate in the transformation of societies.
13
Jul
G20 urged to take ambitious action in the wake of the COVID-19 and economic crises
13
Jul
The LWF, together with the World Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches and Council for World Mission, calls on the Group of 20 to utilize the “unprecedented opening to...
13
Jul
LWF offers condolences to the Malagasy Lutheran Church
13
Jul
The Lutheran World Federation has conveyed sincere condolences to the Malagasy Lutheran following the death of the church’s president, Rev. Dr David Rakotonirina.
10
Jul
COVID-19: Storms batter El Salvador, worsen food insecurities
10
Jul
Two tropical storms in El Salvador further exacerbates food insecurities already experienced by residents due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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9
Jul
Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country
9
Jul
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has reassured the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus of the Lutheran communion’s solidarity as the church consistently appeals for peaceful...
8
Jul
COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights
8
Jul
The global pandemic of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate change are both heavily affecting those already vulnerable, and aggravating the human rights situations in many countries. To...
7
Jul
Lutheran leader shares spiritual insights on pandemic
7
Jul
Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén is among several dozen leaders of different religious traditions who offer personal insights from the Coronavirus pandemic as part of an online project...
6
Jul
LWF urges Security Council to implement global ceasefire
6
Jul
The General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has written to the United Nations Security Council urging it to strengthen efforts towards a global ceasefire and enable...
2
Jul
COVID-19: "Push for digital engagement” in Denmark
2
Jul
The Interchurch Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark shared its “Learnings for churches and organizations in digitalization during COVID-19 lockdown”, summarizing first findings and...
1
Jul
COVID-19: Villages self-isolate to protect against coronavirus
1
Jul
The Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala safely completed a 12-day mission delivering food to remote villages on a three-month, self-imposed quarantine and curfew to avoid contracting Coronavirus...
30
Jun
Confronting populism: how can churches respond?
30
Jun
A wide-ranging online discussion on 25 June, jointly organized by the LWF, the Church of Norway, and the Oslo-based think tank Skaperkraft. A webinar designed to help church leaders at all levels...
29
Jun
Annexation will undermine peace in Middle East
29
Jun
Leading ecumenical organizations are urging the international community to oppose Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank.
26
Jun
Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars
26
Jun
The LWF is launching a new series of monthly webinars exploring the creative, vibrant and life-giving diversity of what it means to be Lutheran in countries around the world today.
25
Jun
LWF joins call to conference on ending Syria conflict
25
Jun
The LWF has signed onto a statement from the ACT Alliance on behalf of its members in Syria and the surrounding countries. The statement is calling for a “transformative conference” to support just...
24
Jun
COVID-19: Online worship increases outreach and attendance
24
Jun
Lockdown, confinement and the prohibition of actual church services have sparked an immense creativity in German churches, a recent study finds.
23
Jun
COVID-19: "A generous and open act of kindness"
23
Jun
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia (ELCZa) utilizes Lutheran World Federation Rapid Response Funds to unite communities through Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic awareness and food distribution...
22
Jun
Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world
22
Jun
In the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lutherans must learn to redefine their role in society as they continue “to advocate and to ensure that no-one is left behind.”
20
Jun
Not only welcoming, but protecting the stranger
20
Jun
World Refugee Day: LWF General Secretary calls for stronger resolve to protect refugees
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19
Jun
Germany: Advocate for the rights of refugees
19
Jun
In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria talks about the global refugee crisis, a protestant search-and-rescue mission and the...
18
Jun
World Refugee Day: Every Action Counts
18
Jun
Churches and faith communities need to actively support refugees. Every action counts. This is the call of Lutheran church leaders worldwide on World Refugee Day.
17
Jun
“One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” is the theme of LWF Thirteenth Assembly
17
Jun
The focus of the Thirteen Assembly of the LWF has been set with the theme, “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope.“ The assembly will be held 13-19 September 2023 in Krakow, Poland.
