In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…

Bishop Samiec: An “opportunity to promote diversity and Lutheranism in society”

(LWI) - The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland will host the…

One body, one spirit, one hope 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in…

Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis

(LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…

Church leaders share messages of hope and life in advance of exceptional Easter

(LWI) - Offering solace and words of hope, leaders from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches are sending Easter messages during exceptional…

LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …

Emergency aid project of Namibian church against malnutrition and hunger

(LWI) - 30 tons of maize meal and 2,5 tons of dry beans are helping the community of Groot Aub, about 40 kilometers south of Namibia's capital Windhoek, to mitigate…

Tailoring enterprises in Rakhine state promote female leadership, solidarity and social cohesion

(LWI) - Micro-enterprises set up by the Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar are scaling up their production to meet the increased demand for…

In LWF survey member churches report impact of Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has posed significant challenges for the member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). A survey in all seven regions revealed…