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Thousands of climate activists from across the world took to the streets of Bonn just before the start of the UN climate conference COP23. The march was called

Global churches act together for climate justice in call to COP23

The World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance and Lutheran World Federation - together representing more than half a billion Christians worldwide - are issuing a united call for action on climate justice, the largest call of its kind in history…

An olive tree in Jerusalem, symbolizing the hope for peace in the Middle East. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

The Middle East and the world need peace, not more violence

LWF urges US President Trump to refrain from recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy

(LWI) - In an open letter to US President Donald J. Trump, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President…

Water poured at the Global Commemoration of the 500 years of Reformation in Windhoek, Namibia. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Water without cost

In New Year Message General Secretary Junge says churches are called to offer a life-giving witness

"To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life." Book of Revelation 21:6

What a…

The Lund Cross is a symbol of this milestone in ecumenial relations. It will be accessible to visitors and pilgrims in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Lund Cross placed in chapel of the Ecumenical Center

Visual expression of journey towards shared Eucharist

(LWI) - The Salvadoran cross created for the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund 2016 was placed in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center in Geneva,…

Earlier this year the Lund Cross, which was used at the joint commemoration in Lund in 2016, was installed in the chapel of the Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/M. Aronson

Visit of Pope Francis to the Ecumenical Centre will strengthen quest for unity

Recognition of WCC’s important work

(LWI) - The LWF is looking forward to meeting Pope Francis in the Ecumenical…

Refugees walking on the railways at the border between Hungary and Serbia. Photo: ELCH/ Zsuzsanna Horvath-Bolla

LWF General Secretary urges upholding of human rights

Churches need to influence moral values and policy

(LWI) - Churches need to stand against the deterioration of humanitarian values and human rights, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge, said in…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Martin Junge. Photo: LWI/A. Hillert

The cross that transforms

Good Friday message by LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1Cor 1:18)

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The LWF Council has repeatedly advocated for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF pushes for peaceful resolution of conflict in Syria and respect for international law

Strengthen the international instruments of justice and peace

(LWI) - Expressing “grave concern over the dangerous escalation of the conflict in Syria” The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) condemns any use of chemical weapons in…

10 May 2017, Windhoek, Namibia: Bishop Ernst Gamxamub from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia distributes bread during Holy Communion at the opening worship of the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

An assembly the communion remembers with gratitude

Looking back to the Twelfth LWF Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia

(LWI) - One year ago, today, the member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered for the Twelfth Assembly in…

âFreely you have received, freely giveâ (Mt 10:8) is the theme of the Council. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Setting the tone for the communion in coming years

LWF Council to meet in Geneva 28 June - 2 July

(LWI) – “Freely you have received, freely give” (Mt 10:8) is the theme of the first full meeting of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council which takes place in Geneva from 28 June to 2…