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LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF leaders: ‘Now is the time to be church’

Against challenges of post-COVID context, churches are called to work together, sharing treasures and talents

(LWI) - Despite the many challenges facing churches as a consequence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Christians are…

A screenshot of the webinar on the churchesâ response to populism. Photo: LWF

Confronting populism: how can churches respond?

Webinar explores responsibilities and resources for Christians to resist exclusionary rhetoric

(LWI) - What do we mean by populism? Is it ever a good thing? Can democracy be manipulated? Is the church too political? How should Christians…

The Lutheran church in Guatemala is one of 48 churches that received funding from the LWFâs COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund (RRF). Photo: ILAG/Diego GIL

COVID-19: Villages self-isolate to protect against coronavirus

Rapid Response Fund: Lutheran church in Guatemala traverses barriers to deliver food supplies

(LWI) - Braving a tropical storm, mudslides and other road obstacles, the …

Congregations in Denmark have increased their online presence during the lockdown. Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay

COVID-19: "Push for digital engagement” in Denmark

Interchurch council of ELCD shares learnings on ministry during the lockdown

(LWI) - New networks and new methodologies of working are some of the learnings which churches and faith-based organizations have shared following the lockdown…

The Joseph Eye Hospital is a Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church Lutheran mission hospital. Photo: JEH

India: Reviving hospitals, a healthy mission

Voices from the communion: Dr Arunkumar Akilan

(LWI) - The sight of the dilapidated hospital never left Dr Arunkumar Akilan’s memory. The son of a Lutheran pastor and a member of …

The ruins of a building in war-torn Mosul, Iraq. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT Alliance

LWF urges Security Council to implement global ceasefire

Junge urges UN to strengthen efforts to end armed conflicts and enable robust action against COVID-19 pandemic

(LWI) - The General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has written to the United Nations…

Church of SwedenÂ Archbishop AntjeÂ JackelÃ©n. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Lutheran leader shares spiritual insights on pandemic

Swedish Archbishop Antje Jackelén is part of interfaith ‘Coronaspection’ project

(LWI) - Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén is among several dozen leaders of different religious…

Carlos Hernandez migrated from Olancho, Honduras, a region heavily affected by climate change and social violence. Photo: Sean Hawkey/ LWF

COVID-19: Interfaith forum calls for protection of human rights

LWF and interfaith partners submit statement to Human Rights Council

(LWI) - The global pandemic of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate change are both heavily affecting those already vulnerable, and aggravating the human…

EECMY President Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dibisa and other congregants during Sunday worship in one of the church's congregations in the capital Addis Ababa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country

Junge reminds EECMY of its “pivotal role in preventing more loss of lives”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed gratitude to the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) for its consistent appeal for…

The collection center of the Salvadorian Lutheran Church. Photo: ILS/Rafael Menjivar

COVID-19: Storms batter El Salvador, worsen food insecurities

Rapid aid assists local church’s immediate response

(LWI) - Two tropical storms in El Salvador last month further exacerbated food insecurities experienced by residents due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In response, the …