Nordic Countries

LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær. Photo: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark

Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ

LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem

News

16 Dec 2024

Christmas Message 2024 - EN

Christmas Message 2024

Document

16 Dec 2024

'We all belong here,’ reads a printout at the entrance to a counselling center of Diakonie Austria for Ukraine refugees in Vienna, Austria. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Theology and practical action to support Ukrainian refugees

A visit to a Counselling Center for Ukrainian refugees in Vienna highlights need for churches to respond holistically to war and conflict

News

09 Dec 2024

In war-torn Europe, LWF member churches reflect on peace, justice and reconciliation. Opening prayer is observed as representatives from Lutheran churches across Europe gather under the theme ‘Churches Reflecting Together: Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation in Times of War’.

Churches reflect together on justice and peace in times of war

LWF European member churches meet in Austria to discuss theological and practical responses to the war in Ukraine

News

06 Dec 2024

Nordic Countries

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Delegates from LWF member churches across Europe attend the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague. Photo: LWF/Šárka Jelenová

Europe: learning to be “church for others”

At the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague, delegates are reminded of their mission to be communicators of hope

News

14 Oct 2024

Rev. Pavel Pokorný, leader of the Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren

European churches: past memories, present relationships

At the start of LWF’s European Regions’ Meeting, delegates are encouraged to draw strength from God’s promises

News

09 Oct 2024

The medieval Church of Saint Martin in the Wall in Prague’s Old City where opening worship for the European Regions Meeting will be held. Photo: Ricardolovesmonuments (CC-BY)

Lutheran journey in a changing European context

Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies

News

03 Oct 2024

Finnish Lutheran pastor and youth leader Rev. Jussi Luoma is a member of the LWF Council, and chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

‘Global Faith Unfiltered’ priorities: Creation groans but hope inspires action

Blog

27 Sep 2024