Faith leaders, educators and scientists explore the potential for practical cooperation

(LWI) – What is the potential for ecological sustainability to be a platform for dialogue and practical cooperation between people of different faiths…

ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on conflict between United States and Iran 

(LWI) – “We have a window of opportunity to stop the current conflict [between the United States and Iran] before it worsens,” writes the…

Voices from the Communion: President Leonardo Schindler of the Evangelical Church of the River Plate

(LWI) - One year ago, Rev. Leonardo Schindler took up the position as pastor president of the…

LWF Colombia calls upon government to maintain security and human rights

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation in Colombia has expressed concern over the confinement, threats and occupation which indigenous communities are suffering in…

After killing of pastor, concern about surge of extremist violence

(LWI) – In a joint appeal to Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, the Lutheran World Federation and the World Council of Churches have expressed grief at the continuing…

“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…

Interview with Girma Gudina, LWF Country Representative

(LWI) - After almost five years of civil war, 2.3 million South Sudanese are living as refugees outside their country. The majority found refuge in neighboring Uganda, Kenya and…

Voices from the Communion: One of the ELCT’s first women pastors shares milestones on her journey

(LWI) - It has been a long journey, physically and spiritually, for Rev. Jongkolnee Sampachanyanon Sim who became one of the first two women…

International community to take “decisive action” against further annexation of Palestinian territory

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has signed on to a statement with a coalition of other non-government organizations,…

Lutherans called to be a prophetic voice as country descends further into social and economic crisis

(LWI) - The Christian Lutheran Church of Honduras (ICLH) continues to…