Urgent climate action, increased ambition needed

(LWI) - In a joint statement, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have affirmed the outcomes of the Leaders Summit on Climate as “a…

The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)…

Voices from the Communion: Kathryn Lohre, ELCA Executive for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations

(LWI) - Ms Kathryn Mary Lohre, Executive for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations…

Voices from the Communion: Daniel Kirschbaum, ELCA Program Director for Young Adult Ministry 

(LWI) - In 2021, Daniel Kirschbaum joined the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) staff as Program Director for Young Adult Ministry.…

“Climate change affects every corner of the world”

(LWI) – “My passion for climate justice makes me have a different worldview regarding all creation. The church must be involved in this work,” says Kwanele Ncube, pastor and dean of the…

Church encouraged to "continue to advocate prophetically against gun violence” 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed condolences and shared prayers with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and…

In this Voices from the Communion, Khadijah Islam discusses her interfaith upbringing, her volunteering work in Rwanda and her priorities as an LWF youth Council member

ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering

(LWI) - Created to be brave, authentic, free and disruptive disciples. That was the theme of a huge youth gathering of the…

Voices from the Communion: Bishop Leila Ortiz of ELCA’s Metropolitan Washington DC Synod

(LWI) - The first woman and the first person of color to lead the Metropolitan Washington DC Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American (…