With its income-generating activities mostly grounded by the war in Gaza, the Palestinian Lutheran church extends small acts that keep hope alive, thanks to solidarity from the Lutheran communion.
The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, and the LWF Jerusalem program.
In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work, and how to preach hope during times of war.
Sally Azar, LWF Council Member and graduate of intercultural theology in Göttingen talks about her upcoming ordination and how she hopes it will promote greater gender justice in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land.…
LWF President Reflects on Pope Francis’ Visit to the Middle East
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan was among the delegation of church leaders who accompanied Pope Francis during his…
Calls on all Lutherans to Pray for Peace in the Middle East
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan has called on Lutherans from around the world to join him in praying with Pope Francis,…
LWF General Secretary Junge Urges Political Solution and Support for ELCJHL
(LWI) - Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) has called for an immediate and unconditional…
Statement Reiterates Obligation to Protect Civilians
(LWI) – Expressing “profound shock and sadness” as the death toll and human suffering continue to rise among civilians including children, in Gaza, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
LWF Council concern over violence against religious minorities
GENEVA, 3 August 2015 (LWI) - At its 2015 meeting, the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) adopted a resolution on the Middle East, voicing concern about violence…
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) congratulates Rev. Dr Mitri Raheb and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) on receiving the 2015 Olof Palme…
