Economic justice, gender equality and the legacy of antisemitism are some of the shared concerns which Nordic churches will be bringing to the LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow in September

Voices from the Communion: Archbishop Antje Jackelén looks back at highlights and challenges of her leadership

Stresses LWF Engagement in Climate Change, Sustainability and Ongoing Reformation

(LWI) – Antje Jackelén became the first female archbishop of the Church of Sweden at a ceremony in Uppsala in June 2014. German-born Jackelén, a bishop in…

Church of Sweden seeks urgent government protection for vulnerable youth and children from Afghanistan

(LWI) - The Church of Sweden (CoS) and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the…

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Teaching young church members about the faith and traditions of the church

(LWI) An application named Church (Kyrkan in Swedish) puts children in front and centre. Interactive games offer young children a chance to use smartphones and…

ACT Alliance General Assembly to discuss new strategy

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is looking forward to the future direction of ACT Alliance, which is holding its third general…

Commitment to religious freedom, human rights, refugee needs and care for creation 

(LWI) - Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I has received the Plaque of St Erik for his commitment to religious freedom, human rights and care for creation…

“In times of exclusionary populism, silence is never an option”

(LWI) - In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message…