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Participants at the October 2019 consultation in Addis Ababa on the theme âWe believe in the Holy Spirit: global perspectives on Lutheran identityâ. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert

Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars

LWF begins second phase of study process exploring ways in which Lutheran identity is expressed today

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is launching a new series of monthly webinars exploring the creative, vibrant and life-…

LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF leaders: ‘Now is the time to be church’

Against challenges of post-COVID context, churches are called to work together, sharing treasures and talents

(LWI) - Despite the many challenges facing churches as a consequence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Christians are…

Congregations in Denmark have increased their online presence during the lockdown. Photo: LWF/ S. Gallay

COVID-19: "Push for digital engagement” in Denmark

Interchurch council of ELCD shares learnings on ministry during the lockdown

(LWI) - New networks and new methodologies of working are some of the learnings which churches and faith-based organizations have shared following the lockdown…

The Joseph Eye Hospital is a Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church Lutheran mission hospital. Photo: JEH

India: Reviving hospitals, a healthy mission

Voices from the communion: Dr Arunkumar Akilan

(LWI) - The sight of the dilapidated hospital never left Dr Arunkumar Akilan’s memory. The son of a Lutheran pastor and a member of …

EECMY President Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dibisa and other congregants during Sunday worship in one of the church's congregations in the capital Addis Ababa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Lutheran communion solidarity as Ethiopian church appeals for peace in the country

Junge reminds EECMY of its “pivotal role in preventing more loss of lives”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed gratitude to the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) for its consistent appeal for…

Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus President Rev. Yonas Yigezu Dibisa in his office in Addis Ababa. Photo: EECMY

COVID-19: Being church in times of Coronavirus

Voices from the Communion: A message from the President of the Lutheran church in Ethiopia

(LWI) - Facing rising numbers of daily Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) President…

Global Commemoration of the 500 years of Reformation. Photo by: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

More than 77 million Lutherans in 148 LWF member churches

Global statistics show an average increase of nearly 2 million church members in two years

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has more than 77 million members in its 148 member churches in seven regions. The figure, based on…

On 12 July, a confirmation service was held in Murska Sobota, observing the distancing and other rules. Photo: ECS

COVID-19: Keeping in contact and breaking new ground

Rapid Response Fund: Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia uses more technical facilities in church life and worship

(LWI) – How can we stay in contact with one another despite the restrictions imposed during the…

The LWF Council votes for the Thirteenth Assembly to take place in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Call for proposals: LWF Assembly logo and visual identity

One body, one spirit, one hope

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in…

The Lutheran Center in Tiaong, Quezon Province, a Lutheran Church in the Philippines ministry, gathers in April with social distancing. Photo: LCP

Being the church in times of COVID-19

In LWF survey member churches report impact of Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has posed significant challenges for the member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). A survey in all seven regions revealed…

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