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"Ahmed” and his mother. The family has been divided by the war, the young woman fears for the lives of her family. Photo: LWF/ Atta Jabr

Patients from Gaza fear for their families

Cancer patients from Gaza constantly face two challenges: a life-threatening disease and fear for their loved ones back home.

Humanitarian
News
22 Apr 2024
Members of the LWF European Diaconal Process working group, when they visited the Dévai Fogadó community center in Budapest. Photo: ELCH

Europe: Faith in action for ‘the different neighbor’

Building relationships with people affected by inequality and finding solutions for transformative change in society is at the core of the European

Churches
News
22 Apr 2024
LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt presents a replica of the Lund cross from El Salvador to Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar. Photo; LWF/ C. Tveoy

LWF General Secretary visits Jerusalem

The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the

Governance
Communion
Humanitarian
News
19 Apr 2024
Bishop Sani Ibrahim Azar. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Holy Land: “Easter is our only hope”

In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work

Communion
News
19 Apr 2024
Rev. Sílvia Genz, Pastor President of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IELCB) which is hosting the COL during the opening worship. Photo: LWF/Gabriela Giese

Americas: “Do not be afraid!”

Reflecting on the theme of the Leadership Conference of the Americas, participants have shared challenges and hopes prevailing in the regions.

Communion
Churches
News
19 Apr 2024
LWF President Henrik Stubkjær and his delegation join ELCT leaders and head office staff for morning worship as their visit begins. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Strong commitment to mission, education and service

LWF President Stubkjær is making a first visit to member churches of the global Lutheran communion, travelling this week to Tanzania and Ethiopia

Communion
Churches
News
17 Apr 2024
LWF is calling for proposals for small-scale, youth-led climate justice projects. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

LWF call for youth-led climate justice projects

Call for proposals for small-scale, youth-led climate projects that can empower young advocates and increase awareness among member churches

Climate
News
16 Apr 2024
Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas gathering in Bogotá, Colombia, in April 2023. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht

Leadership Conference of the Americas taking place in Brazil

From 15 to 19 April, delegates from the Latin America and the Caribbean, and North America regions will meet for their annual Leadership Conference

Communion
Churches
News
12 Apr 2024
With a new video series, the ELCHK aims to reach young people with the Gospel. Photo: ELCHK

Hong Kong: Youth produce video series with Biblical messages

A video series based on texts from the Gospel of John seeks to encourage and empower young people in Hong Kong.

Youth
Churches
News
11 Apr 2024
A new diploma course, “Addressing Climate-Induced Loss and Damage through Climate Justice”, will enhance the capacity to advocate climate justice nationally and globally. Photo: Engin Akyurt/Unsplash

New course to strengthen climate advocacy

A new diploma course, “Addressing Climate-Induced Loss and Damage through Climate Justice”, will enhance the capacity to advocate climate justice n

Climate
Justice
News
10 Apr 2024
Amy Reumann

USA: Justice advocacy from grassroots to global

In this Voices from the Communion, Rev.

Communion
Churches
News
04 Apr 2024
World Central Kitchen Gaza

LWF and partners condemn killing of aid workers in Gaza

LWF and partners condemn the killing of aid workers in Gaza and call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as for the lifting of all restrictions tha

Justice
Humanitarian
News
04 Apr 2024

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