During a visit to Kyiv and Kharkiv, LWF leaders discuss humanitarian support and concerns of local church
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær and General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine this week to discuss ongoing humanitarian work and advocate for exemptions for clergy from military conscription.
During a 12 to 16 May solidarity visit to the country, the Lutheran leaders met with Andriy Yermak, Head of the Ukrainian President’s office. They were joined by Bishop Pavlo Shvarts of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine (GELCU) and Mark Mullan, LWF Ukraine Representative. Discussions focused on LWF’s humanitarian work in the frontline city of Kharkiv, its strong commitment to remain with the people there and its hopes to be part of the reconstruction when peace returns to the city.