On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine. A common concern was the instrumentalization of Christianity to justify the Russian invasion of Ukraine…

LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit

LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

“Keep proclaiming Christian hope, in words and deeds,” said the LWF President and General Secretary when they visited Ukraine this week. 

A crisis and a chance to be the church outside the stereotype of church in society: Pastor Oleksandr Gross of GELCU in Odessa, Ukraine, in a greeting to the VELKD synod spoke about the changes the war had brought to his church.

During a solidarity visit to Odessa, Ukraine, VELKD leading bishop Ralf Meister said: “Together, we long for a world in which peace and justice no longer have to be fought for.” 

“Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday 

(LWI) - Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…

"Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic…

LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws 

In a statement released on 25 February, LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and global…

LWF General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees

(LWI) - In a statement released on 4 March, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt expresses grief over reports of discrimination…