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The worship sanctuary of the Gatira congregation was destroyed by fire

Ethiopia: LWF solidarity with victims of violence

In wake of attacks, General Secretary Burghardt says churches are sacred spaces that must be honored and protected 

Churches
News
17 Mar 2025
Ranan Issa, Director of Gender Justice Ministry for the ELCJHL speaks during a side event at the UN on strategies for family law reform. Photo: ACT/Simon ChambersRanan Issa, Director of Gender Justice Ministry for the ELCJHL speaks during a side event at the UN on strategies for family law reform. Photo: ACT/Simon Chambers

Palestine: Gender equality is a core part of our faith

In this Voices from the Communion, Ranan Issa from Jerusalem talks about her work to strengthen women’s rights

Communion
Churches
News
14 Mar 2025
Participants of the recent biennial LUCSA Bishops Conference. Photo: LUCSA

LUCSA: Strengthening leadership for a transformative church

Bishops Conference strengthens collaboration

Communion
Churches
News
13 Mar 2025
LWF delegates taking part in the event at CSW69 to launch a new publication marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women. Photo: LWF/P. Hitchen

CSW: Countering the pushback on women's rights

Launch of new publication featuring advocates who attended Beijing Conference and those who continue their work today

Gender
News
12 Mar 2025
Valerii and Nataliia Shapovalov come with their grandchild to the heating point to play chess and give the child an opportunity to socialize. Photo: LWF/ L. Gillabert

Ukraine: Providing warmth and hope in Kharkiv

How LWF fosters community support in war-torn Kharkiv

Humanitarian
News
11 Mar 2025
(Front row) Former LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge (right) received the St Erik award from Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr Martin Modéus (left). Photo: Fredrik Lidé

Former LWF General Secretary Junge receives St Erik award

Church of Sweden honors Martin Junge’s leadership in ecumenical relations, gender justice and church engagement in public space

Communion
Churches
Unity
News
11 Mar 2025
Procession of EECMY female pastors during the 25th anniversary of women in the ordained ministry. Photo: EECMY

Ethiopia: 25 years of women’s ordination

EECMY Celebrates the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry

Communion
Churches
Theology
News
10 Mar 2025
The LWF delegation to CSW68 in New York

30 years on: Beijing Conference on women’s rights

Commission on the Status of Women will review three decades of implementing roadmap for women’s empowerment

Gender
News
07 Mar 2025
General Secretary Anne Burghard and Bishop Leon Novak in the Reformation park in Ljubljana.

Slovenia: Witnessing to the gospel, serving society

General Secretary concludes visit to Slovenia, meets local congregations and government officials  

Churches
News
07 Mar 2025
Lent can be understood as “an invitation to draw closer to Christ through intentional spiritual practices while at the same time responding to Christ’s love through compassionate action for others.” Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Lent: How the season is marked in the Lutheran communion

An invitation to draw closer to Christ

Communion
Churches
News
06 Mar 2025
Lent is “an invitation to draw closer to Christ through intentional spiritual practices, while at the same time responding to Christ’s love through compassionate action for others.” Photo: Aldo Luud/Õhtuleht.

Burghardt: Lent as a time of caring for one another

In an Ash Wednesday letter, LWF’s General Secretary invites Lutherans to practice fasting through compassion and service

Communion
Churches
Theology
News
05 Mar 2025
General Secretary Burghardt and LWF Head of Communications Arni Danielsson with the bishop and pastors of the church. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Strengthening faith and community: General Secretary visits Slovenia

First day of visit includes vibrant worship, music and meetings with pastors and youth

Churches
News
04 Mar 2025

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