LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt visited the LWF member church in the Holy Land and the LWF World Service program in Jerusalem from 18-25 January 2023. She was deeply impressed by the work of the LWF Vocational Training Centers and…

ELCJHL Bishop Azar: law excludes other religious groups

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is concerned about the impact that a new law passed by the Israeli parliament will have on the human rights of minorities. The law, passed…

“Peace can never be unilaterally imposed”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed grave concern over the “Peace to Prosperity” plan for Israel and Palestine presented by the U.S. administration this week.

“Peace…

Local church school building is converted into a training center

(LWI) - The new Lutheran World Federation (LWF) vocational training center in Ramallah, Palestine, is about to take shape: On Sunday, 1 March Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar of…

“Support for critical and life-saving work”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes plans for the restoration of U.S. funding to the Palestinians, which will include much needed support for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network…