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Nordic church leaders call for peace in Israel and Palestine

Affirming the urgent need for a ceasefire

Justice
News
20 May 2025
LWF’s European Vice-Presidents are calling for a commitment to active work for peace, justice, and reconciliation during times of conflict and division. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

80 years after WW2: Renewing our commitment to peace

LWF Vice-Presidents in Europe urge churches to be active peacemakers

Governance
Justice
News
06 May 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
A drop-in wedding in the Church of Norway is a ceremony comprising all the elements of a traditional wedding. Photo: Unsplash, Matt Nelson

Valentine’s Day: churches in Norway offer drop-in wedding ceremonies

Churches across the country open their doors on Valentine’s Day

Churches
News
14 Feb 2025
Rev. Veronica Pålsson, Church of Sweden pastor

An invitation to focus on the pain of others in ‘our shared world’
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Rev. Veronica Pålsson

Communion
Churches
Theology
Blog
31 Jan 2025
LWF New Year's message 2025

New Year message 2025

Communion
Churches
Governance
Document
27 Dec 2024
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 

Governance
Communion
Churches
News
16 Dec 2024
Christmas Message 2024 - EN

Christmas Message 2024

Governance
Communion
Churches
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

Humanitarian
Churches
News
09 Dec 2024

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