Theologians from all regions meet for 17th International Theological Seminar at LWF Center Wittenberg

(LWI) – “Martin Luther’s approach to the Bible follows a long-standing tradition among scholars, but in a number of ways it is unique…

Safe passage for refugees from Lebanon

(LWI) - Churches in France, among them the LWF member church, have united to welcome refugees to the country. The “Humanitarian Corridors” project follows a similar example from Italy. Its purpose is…

Interview with participants of the Theological Seminary in Wittenberg

(LWI) – Two weeks with other Lutheran theologians from around the world, studying biblical texts, as well as the writings of Luther and discovering their relevance for…

Artist Christian Chavarría explains the symbolism of Salvadoran crosses

(LWI) - It seems like a contradiction: The cross on which Jesus died on Good Friday and the bright, colorful crosses from El Salvador. One such cross – the Lund cross…

“I believe if you see something wrong, you have to have the courage to stand up and speak out”

(LWI) - Young Lutherans were among the many coming together and lending their voices to the March for…

Leaders committed to improving participation in church life

(LWI) - The Costa Rican church has new governance and renewed optimism for the future.

At its recent assembly, the…

Youth Day of Icelandic church to support orphans of HIV and AIDS

(LWI) - Solidarity from the northernmost country of the world to sub-Saharan Africa: Young Lutherans from Iceland have raised 500,000 IKR (5,000 USD) to support a program of…

“As a church, we cannot remain silent.”

(LWI) - Paraguay has brought into force new measures to curb violence against women and girls, a move the Evangelical Church of the River…

“A heart for mission and for Africa”

LWI - Rev. Dr Fidon Mwombeki, director of the Department for Mission and Development (DMD) at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), has been…

Diaconal initiative brings joy, challenges stereotypes

(LWI) - A small Lutheran congregation in Tolyatti, west Russia, has taken up the challenge of being an inclusive congregation, providing vital support for disabled young adults.

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