Ukrainian Church Offers Continued Supervision

(LWI) – The episcopal supervision and pastoral care of the seven Lutheran congregations on the Crimea peninsula will remain with the Ukrainian Church, officially registered as the…

Solidarity for Reconciliation and Peace in Ukraine

(LWI) – Archbishop Dietrich Brauer, recently consecrated as head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russia (ELCR) says the archbishop’s role is critical in connecting two parts of a…

Russian young reformers build sponsor system for children to mark Reformation anniversary

(LWI) - Which Bible verse motivates you in your work and vocation as a Young Reformer?

When Rev. Konstantin Subbotin and Ms Veronica Shutova,…

Cathedral of St Peter and Paul returned to former owners

(LWI) - 25 October was a special day for Archbishop Dietrich Brauer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russia (ELKR). He received the symbolic key of Moscow’s Cathedral of St…

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Diaconal initiative brings joy, challenges stereotypes

(LWI) - A small Lutheran congregation in Tolyatti, west Russia, has taken up the challenge of being an inclusive congregation, providing vital support for disabled young adults.

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Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to …