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Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure 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
Sunday service in Medan a heartwarming encounter The vibrant GKPI Medan Kota congregation in Indonesia welcomed LWF General Secretary Burghardt on the last Sunday of the church year.
Strengthening communion relations in Indonesia LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins leaders of 14 Indonesian Lutheran churches in Tarutung, Sumatra.
Walking the way of the cross amid Gaza conflict As a four-day ceasefire announced by Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza, the pastor of the Lutheran congregation in Jordan reflects on prospects
LWF General Secretary visits Indonesian member churches Lutheran World Federation (LWF) general secretary Rev.
Bishop Azar: Keeping hope alive in the Holy Land The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land says the biggest challenge is to accompany families who live in fear for th
New worship resources for Reformation Day LWF shares prayers and liturgy for use on Reformation Day prayers.
Maintaining unity, celebrating diversity: a new publication The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spir
LWF calls for member church project proposals LWF member churches have been invited to submit proposals for long-term projects that will begin in 2025. The deadline is 8 January 2024.
Malaysia: a lifetime calling to Lutheran ministry In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Thomas Low recalls his childhood in a non-Christian family and his call to ordained ministry in
Nepal: Celebrating 80 years of God’s grace Last month, the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church looked back at 80 years of grassroots work among poor and marginalized Santal people and installe
Asia: Pre-Assembly message highlights religious freedom, justice, and diakonia The Asia Pre-Assembly message expresses grave concern about religious freedom and emphasizes the commitment of Asia member churches to peace and di
