GENEVA, 19 January 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has emphasized the need to strengthen collaboration between faith-based organizations (FBOs) and other bodies in protecting…

(LWI) – Lack of education, protection, and assistance with livelihoods are the most pressing needs of Syrian refugees. This is the finding of a call to action by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and 41 humanitarian organizations who are…

UNHCR Standing Committee Meeting: LWF and other NGOs call for protection of refugees

(LWI) - Together with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) called for more efforts to implement the…

Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu appointed LWF Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has appointed human rights expert Dr Ojot Miru Ojulu to the position of Assistant General…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses Council in Geneva

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr…

Report of the LWF General Secretary to the Council

LWI - In the coming years, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will work to further support member churches in their ministry and to strengthen the witness of the church in the world, LWF…

Year-end results for 2017 contribute to financial stability

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues to report sound financial progress, recording a balanced budget and growth across the organization.

Total income in…

LWF Council joins local congregations for Sunday worship

(LWI) - On Sunday 1 July, LWF Council members joined local congregants for Sunday service at the Evangelical Lutheran…

Council approves new strategy for the LWF

(LWI) - The new strategy of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) for the years 2019 to 2024 was approved by the LWF Council today. Titled “With Passion for the Church and for the World” it sets…

“LWF among precious gifts to ecumenical movement”

(LWI) - Lutheran World Federation ecumenical partners have praised the LWF for deep commitment to ecumenism in greetings to the LWF 2018 Council.

Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General…