(LWI) - “The earthquake has united us and forced us to brave the outside world and find our strength.” In Nepal women are leading the rebuilding efforts. With the support of the Lutheran World federation (LWF),…
Advocating for a church with women in ordained ministry
(LWI) - At the recent synod of the Polish Lutheran church, a majority voted in favor of the ordination of women to the pastoral ministry. However, it failed to reach the two-thirds…
The village of Sanogoan is a small settlement of Newar, the historical inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley. Sanogoan sits at the edge of Kathmandu Valley. It was entirely destroyed by the April 2015 earthquake. Most of its inhabitants currently…
Junge: LWF churches share the vocation of serving people in need
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has received with deep gratitude a "significant" contribution of EUR 15,000 from the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg…
270 religious leaders urge commitment to the most vulnerable
(LWI) – “Climate change is the daily reality of people and communities who struggle to cope with adverse impacts of extreme weather events.“ The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)…
LWF Emergency hub coordinator to assess situation in earthquake area
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is sending emergency staff into the earthquake region of Ecuador to assess the damage and plan possible relief work. “LWF has…
A prophetic voice with a passion for justice, peace and reconciliation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has hailed South African Bishop (Emeritus) Manas Buthelezi, a former LWF vice-president who died on 20 April, aged 81, as a…
“Greek volunteers made up an important component of those providing assistance to refugees,” LWF Humanitarian Support Officer Joshua Schreier said after a visit to the Koutsochero refugee camp in Greece.
