In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…

Joint commemoration: liturgy in Lund Cathedral and public event in Malmö Arena open to wider participation

(LWI) – The joint Lutheran-Catholic ecumenical commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on 31 October in Lund,…

Online voting of International Preaching Contest started

(LWI) A young pastor will hold the sermon at the closing worship in the Twelfth assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in Namibia  on 16 May. Young ordained Lutherans from…

A time to worship together, commemorate 500 years of the Reformation, decide work priorities and new governance

Lutherans from around the world are gathering in the Namibian capital Windhoek, 10-16 May, for the Twelfth Assembly of The…

Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others

(LWI) - The good news of yet another season of celebrating the birth of Jesus should inspire Christians to be more committed to serving humanity even when confronted with fear…

General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is inviting its member churches to pursue peace with determination in 2019.

In his New Year Message to the…

Local churches reach out to Muslim communities as LWF condemns attack

(LWI) - Following the mass shootings in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, local Lutheran churches have expressed solidarity with the country’s Muslim community…

LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church

Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in…

LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church

For me personally, the Easter period this year is quite distinct. Just two days before Good Friday, Indonesians will be giving democracy a major boost by exercising…

LWF calls for protection of places of worship

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to express the communion’s solidarity with all those affected by the Easter Sunday attacks targeting Christian places of worship and…