Lutherans in Estonia have supported refugees of the war in Ukraine in many ways. They have made them feel welcome through pastoral care, practical support, and joint activities. A book now celebrates the pastors and volunteers who extended this “…
In our fourth and final Bible Year webinar, two leading Lutheran theologians explore ways in which Scripture can inspire meaningful and prophetic action, but can also be misused as a weapon to oppress, discriminate and divide.
Violence and destruction are never acceptable ways of expressing political differences, says LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt in a message of support to leaders of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil.
Serving as the LWF Vice-President for North America, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton, discusses the importance of being a part of a larger Lutheran communion and the ELCA’s ecumenical commitment to “…
Women fleeing the war in Ukraine are at risk of gender-based violence: Leaving a war zone, passing checkpoints, and settling in an unknown country with limited financial resources and dependent family members make them vulnerable to exploitation…
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins with Catholics and other faith leaders in mourning the loss of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on 31 December 2022.
Looking forward to the LWF Assembly in Poland in 2023, General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt urges Christians “not to be indifferent” but to live out the gospel, working for unity and hope in the coming year.
Advent is a time to focus on the coming of the Prince of Peace. Youth from LWF member churches recently participated in a Peace Messengers training in Rwanda, and shared their stories.
As Rev. Selma Chen takes over as one of the first female Lutheran leaders in Asia, she reflects on the challenges of deepening Lutheran identity and improving relations with the majority Buddhist and Daoist population of Taiwan.
LWF is working together with its member church in Ukraine and the local Youth Council to equip heating points in Kharkiv. As the city is still suffering frequent attacks on its infrastructure, these places allow people to warm up, eat and charge…
