News
29
Nov
Nepal: New mobile application helps local farmers innovate
29
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation is supporting farmers in Nepal with an agricultural app in a revolutionary effort to increase access to technical support and provide guidance on sustainable practices...
25
Nov
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People
25
Nov
The Church of Sweden delivered a public apology on 24 November for its role in “legitimized repression” and centuries of “mistreatment and complacency” toward the Sámi People. The apology to leaders...
25
Nov
16 Days: LWF steps up commitments to end gender-based violence
25
Nov
At the start of the 16 Days campaign to end gender-based violence , the LWF has reaffirmed its “unwavering commitment” towards ending "one of the gravest forms of violations of the human rights...
25
Nov
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees
25
Nov
The General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland recently approved a comprehensive immigration and refugee policy that pledges to improve the church’s services to people with a foreign...
23
Nov
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub
23
Nov
The LWF sees theological education as a way to promote systemic change for greater gender justice in the church and in society. That principle was at the heart of the launch, in October, of the...
23
Nov
France: Youth advocacy for a ‘shared Earth’ and care for creation
23
Nov
As Marion Panoma followed closely the COP 26 discussions in Glasgow, Scotland, she looked back at how young people in her church, the United Protestant Church of France have kept alive the climate...
19
Nov
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation
19
Nov
Calls for a more just global taxation system were at the heart of the recent COP26 People’s Summit side event “Tax the Rich, Save the Planet”, with faith-based activists calling for an economic order...
19
Nov
Palestine: Women trust a woman judge to “understand them”
19
Nov
In this Voices from the Communion Judge Scarlet Bishara, talks about how her presence on the court fosters trust and a welcome familiarity for women seeking justice.
18
Nov
LWF commends new ‘conviviality’ resources to all churches
18
Nov
The LWF has thanked diaconal workers in Europe for producing new resources that offer all member churches inspiration to incorporate the concept of conviviality into diaconal ministries.
18
Nov
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor
18
Nov
In her first address as General Secretary to the Council of the LWF, Rev. Anne Burghardt outlined three key principles or “gifts” that lie at the heart of Lutheran identity.
17
Nov
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change
17
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomed colleagues, members and friends from across the global communion of churches on 17 November for the installation of...
17
Nov
Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat”
17
Nov
The Liberian Initiative for Feeding Everyone (LIFE-Liberia), a collaborative project envisioned by the Lutheran Church in Liberia Bishop Dr Jensen Seyenkulo, aims to create food and economic security...
16
Nov
Netherlands: Investing in communities to be “carriers of sustainable diakonia”
16
Nov
Four new storybooks on conviviality — the art and practice of living together, have been launched by the LWF, as part of its European Diaconal Process. Wilzing, who has contributed to the first...
16
Nov
COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results”
16
Nov
While there have been some positive outcomes to the UN climate conference COP26, the path to climate justice is still very long.
15
Nov
Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity”
15
Nov
Lutheran identity was the discussion topic at the October meeting of students pursuing theological studies through scholarships awarded by the LWF. Mr Rafael van Ommeren, the only Lutheran student at...
13
Nov
Faith leaders: More must be done to achieve climate justice after COP26
13
Nov
“We will continue to care for creation, work for climate justice, and stand with the most vulnerable”
12
Nov
COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver”
12
Nov
Current negotiation texts at the UN climate conference COP26 are failing in vital points. As COP26 draws to a close, The LWF joins other faith organizations in an urgent call “for urgent and...
12
Nov
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology
12
Nov
Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of Theology in Tallinn feels like stepping back in time to rediscover the events that have shaped the country and its people. Located...
11
Nov
Stronger together for the sake of people in need
11
Nov
Representatives of LWF member churches and country programs from the Middle East, Asia and Africa have emphasized their mutual commitment to deepen collaboration toward serving people in need, amid...
11
Nov
Strengthening communion relations in Africa
11
Nov
An extended Lutheran Council in Africa consultation held by the LWF from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on common concerns in the Africa region particularly the church’s role in the public...
10
Nov
Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace
10
Nov
The LWF has expressed the communion’s “deep concern” over the recent developments in Ethiopia and “solidarity with our sisters and brothers” and all people yearning for peace.
10
Nov
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice
10
Nov
The UN climate conference COP26 enters into its decisive phase this week. Leaders from the LWF member churches worldwide and their ecumenical partners have urged negotiators to limit global warming...
8
Nov
COP26: Call to “keep 1.5 alive” and lift up missing voices
8
Nov
The gift of life is inseparable from the health of the earth. Therefore, after the first week of negotiations at the UN climate conference COP26 in Glasgow, the delegates of th LWF urge negotiators...
5
Nov
Interfaith peacebuilding through short films
5
Nov
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) participated in the Geneva Peace Week from 1 to 5 November with a video highlighting the way short films can be a powerful tool in the work of interfaith...
5
Nov
South Africa: Speaking truth to power with compassion
5
Nov
In this Voices from the Communion Khulekani Magwaza, LWF Council member and COP26 youth delegate, speaks about his experiences, his motivation to advocate for climate justice, and his ongoing...
4
Nov
Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society
4
Nov
Meet Rev. Anne Burghardt from the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, who took up her new role as General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) on 1 November.
3
Nov
Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital Applauds strong COVID-19 response
3
Nov
The Advisory Board of the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) met on 21 October 2021 and applauded the achievements of the hospital amidst challenges in Palestine and the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3
Nov
LWF Assembly Planning Committee meets in Krakow
3
Nov
“We have worked together online, but now we were able to visit the sites in Krakow, so that we can prepare the program even better,” said Bishop Dr Tamas Fabiny, Chair of the APC, when the committee...
