HIAS, (the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), Islamic Relief Worldwide, and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have submitted a pledge for improved refugee protection/social cohesion through faith-sensitive programming guided by Humanitarian…
LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest places of our world.
A pianist since the age of 12, who went on to become the first woman president of a French Protestant church, Rev. Emmanuelle Seyboldt reflects on leadership and “the Bible at the center of my life.”
As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights turns 75, LWF recalls the legacy and renewed commitment of those working to uphold the inalienable rights and dignity of every human being
The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, is the new Chairperson of the German National Committee of the LWF. She was installed on 11 December during the Assembly of the GNC/LWF.
”What the world needs is a complete phase-out of fossil fuels” – as COP28 draws to a close, LWF delegates reflect on their climate engagement and the work ahead both at the global level and in building momentum for climate justice among local…
As this year’s COP28 conference completes its first week and negotiations arrive at their halfway mark, LWF delegates take stock of progress made so far, and review specific focuses for what lies ahead.
LWF’s General Secretary Burghardt joins gender justice advocates to reflect on the theological foundations of the communion’s Gender Justice Policy and explore its impact on member churches around the world
"May God bless you in your ministry so that you may continue to be a blessing to others," wrote LWF General Secretary Burghardt to Brother Matthew, who was installed as the new prior of Taizé on the first Sunday of Advent.…
