The LWF is a global communion of 148 churches in the Lutheran tradition, representing over 75.5 million Christians in 99 countries
News
14 Nov
Ukraine: “We just want the war to be over”
emergency, emergency response, Ukraine crisis 0
In Chernihiv, a region in northern Ukraine that was occupied for two months, families are still feeling the impact of the invasion and Russian occupation in the spring. |
11 Nov
Urgent appeal to G20 leaders ahead of Bali summit
Ecumenical, NIFEA, G20, Social Justice 0
As G20 leaders meet in Indonesia, LWF and other Christian leaders are urging them to take action towards fairer and more participatory financial systems that can tackle our current social, economic... |
10 Nov
Ethiopia: Seeds against hunger
Livelihoods, Climate, humanitarian 0
Oromia, Ethiopia, is one of the provinces most suffering from recent droughts. LWF supports local farmers with special teff seed, that is drought-resistant and yields a bigger harvest than the... |
10 Nov
Online course on climate justice and faith offered in Spanish
Climate, Climate Justice, ecotheology, Theology 0
LWF is expanding its online course on climate justice. A course directed explicitly to Spanish speakers qualifies lay and ordained persons for climate justice work from a faith perspective. |
10 Nov
Together for human rights in Africa
humanitarian, LWF member churches, Action for Justice, Gender, Youth 0
Delegates from The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania, the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, and the LWF World Service country programs in Kenya--Somalia and Angola participated in the... |
9 Nov
Honduras: Solidarity during prolonged crisis
Rapid Response Fund, Communion Building, LWF member churches, Diakonia 0
A Lutheran communion fund continues to cushion low-income households in Honduras from the impact of two crises: COVID-19 and successive hurricanes. “Some households have no other source of income.” |
8 Nov
Poland: Winter aid for Ukrainian refugees
Ukraine crisis, Humanitarian Response, Poland 0
LWF and partners have begun distributing food, hygiene products, and baby care products to Ukrainian refugees in Krakow and other cities in Poland. |
7 Nov
COP27: People of faith join hands on eve of climate summit
COP27, Climate Justice, Youth, Interfaith 0
On the eve of COP27, people of faith gathered for a Talanoa dialogue and prayer. They met one another across different faiths and shared initiatives, concerns, and hopes for their engagement at the... |
7 Nov
Young faith actors say ‘Peace is Possible’
Interfaith, Peace, Youth, Peace Messengers 0
LWF partners with Faith to Action Network to showcase work of young activists at Geneva Peace Week |
4 Nov
Brazil: “I love to share the story and history of LWF”
Voices from the Communion, Communion, Communion Building 0
LWF Vice-President for Latin America and the Caribbean Rev. Dr Nestor Friedrich, shares some memorable moments serving as LWF vice-president, and his commentary of polarization in his country, and... |
3 Nov
COP27: Taking LWF’s climate justice engagement to the global level
COP27, Climate Justice, Youth 0
LWF's main calls at COP27 focus on rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, massively scaling up climate finance, making significant progress on climate adaptation, and creating a new... |
2 Nov
Church of Sweden awards church educators
Education 0
The Swedish Church's Learning and Teaching Prize was established by the Church of Sweden to encourage Christian education. Rev. Thomas Pfitzinger-Drewes, pastor of Hagfors pastorate in Karlstad... |
1 Nov
75th anniversary book celebrates Lutheran witness and service
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A photo per year, marking seven and a half decades of witness and service. The LWF has launched a 75th anniversary book, dedicated to all those who have made the communion’s work possible. |
31 Oct
Vital voice for the church in the public space
Communion Building, Lutheran-Roman Catholic dialogue 0
LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt thanks outgoing Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén for her role in championing the work and witness of the global Lutheran communion |
26 Oct
Forty young climate activists call for results at COP27 climate conference
COP, COP27, Climate Justice 0
Forty young climate activists from LWF’s member churches will represent the global communion at the COP27 conference of the United Nations in Egypt in November. They will bring local and regional... |
25 Oct
Ukraine: Bringing students back to school
quality services, Ukraine crisis 0
While cities in Ukraine are being shelled day and night, LWF renovates school basements in Ichnya and Bobrovytsia to serve as bomb shelters. This is to make schools safe again for students to attend... |
24 Oct
Strengthening regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe
Leadership 0
Leaders of churches across the region have been meeting together in Bratislava to seek common solutions to contemporary challenges facing their congregations. |
21 Oct
Poland: Community centers for Ukrainian refugees and host communities
LWF member churches, humanitarian, Protection, Ukraine crisis 0
LWF expands its refugee response in Poland into the areas of protection, social cohesion, and education. A workshop on community based psychosocial support equipped Ukrainian refugee staff from... |
20 Oct
Central East European leaders meet to discuss peace, reconciliation
Leadership Conference, Member Churches, Communion Churche 0
LWF’s President and General Secretary are in Bratislava for the first Church Leadership Consultation in the Central Eastern Europe since the pandemic, focusing on the church’s role in promoting peace... |
20 Oct
Churches journey together in Southern Africa
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The Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) member churches held the LUCSA 11th Assembly from 19 – 22 September 2022, under the theme “This is my body,” as part of the Assembly, LUCSA also... |
19 Oct
Webinar series marks 500 years of Bible translation
Communion Building, Communion Relations, Reformation, Lutheran identity 0
Scripture scholars Sarah Hinlicky Wilson in Tokyo and Jean Koulagna in Rabat discuss the challenges of biblical translation and why it is essential to continue making the Word of God more accessible... |
18 Oct
Ukraine: Lutherans in Kyiv help people in need
Ukraine crisis 0
As Russian missiles continue to hit cities all over Ukraine, the Lutheran congregation in Kyiv and its volunteers support people in need. |
17 Oct
Pink October in East Jerusalem
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The LWF Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem marks breast cancer awareness month. An emphasis is put on community outreach activities. |
14 Oct
Colombian museum features LWF project
humanitarian 0
An interactive display of the ethnic-sensitive approach to disaster risk management pioneered by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Colombia/Venezuela Program is being featured at the new MAGMA... |
12 Oct
European Churches called to be messengers of hope and reconciliation
Governance, Communion, LWF member churches 0
The Church Leadership Consultation of the Central and Western Europe Region focused on global challenges and the role of diaspora churches in the LWF communion. |
11 Oct
Germany: Contributing to the communion of churches
LWF member churches, Communion Building 0
The German National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation received much appreciation for its commitment to holistic mission through supporting LWF in its work in communion relations, theology,... |
11 Oct
Thirty Years of Women’s Ordination in India
LWF member churches, Asia, Gender Justice, ordination 0
The three-day celebration was filled with joy and thanksgiving for cultural diversity and advancements, but also with solemn moments when women pastors and theologically trained women shared stories... |
7 Oct
USA: "I believe in the Holy Spirit”
Voices from the Communion, Ecumenical, Theology, Women in Ordained Ministry 0
In this Voices from the Communion, Rev. Dr Cheryl Peterson, Professor of Theology and Associate Dean for Academics at Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in Ohio and a member of the... |
7 Oct
Listening to others: an essential element of mission
Evangelische Mission Weltweit, LWF General Secretary 0
How can Christians respond to the call to share the Good News of the gospel while respecting the dignity and identity of others? LWF’s General Secretary reflects on the meaning of mission in our... |
6 Oct
Lutherans and Pentecostals: Proclaiming, healing, serving
Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue, Ecumenical 0
What commonalities do Lutheran and Pentecostal Christians share? How can they step up their joint witness in the world? Members of an international dialogue group have been meeting to explore these... |