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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…

Hans-JÃ¼rgen Johnke (middle), Mission EineWelt staff working in El Salvador, hands over food and a canister for washing hands to members of the congregation in El Volcan. Photo: MEW

COVID-19: Support from partner churches immensely important

Germany: Mission EineWelt provides relief for partner churches

(LWI) - "The willingness to assist is of inestimable value for the people in our partner churches,” says Katrin Bauer, director of the Fundraising Department at…

Ralf Meister, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover speaks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on church and society in Germany. Photo: Jens Schulze/Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover

COVID-19: New awareness of social cohesion growing in the crisis

Voices from the Communion: Ralf Meister, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover

(LWI) – It is over six months now, and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic can still be felt in most areas of public life in Germany. Besides…

The Womenâs Skills Training Center of Huria Kristen Indonesia (HKI) helps low-income and at-risk women find ways to increase family income through sewing. Photo: BLK HKI/Rumah Eco-Theology

Economic independence, spiritual gifts: breaking the chain of COVID-19

The Indonesian Christian Church women’s center design and produce LWF branded face masks

(LWI) – “Because of the economic situation, people do not come to make dresses,” explains the house wife who participates in the skills training…

âWear a mask. Respect the regulations and restrictions. The disease is still out there.â This is Ms Sandrine Ilungaâs message to fellow youth, as DRC eases COVID-19 restrictions and her church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Congo, reaches out to students and their families. PHOTO: ELCCo

COVID-19: DRC church keeps students and their families protected

LWF Rapid Response Fund supports provision of face masks and sanitation items in schools

(LWI) – In mid-September, Sandrine Mumba Ilunga received the good news that she had passed her secondary school exams with distinction and would be…

A small group of leaders from the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in the Asia region gather online to discuss self-care on 25 November. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Asia: “Self-care in stressful times”

Lutheran bishops in Asia discuss caring for themselves and one another

(LWI) - “I need to use the settings on my phone to silence those little pings that come up every time an email or a message comes in. I check my emails periodically…

Photo: Sustainability Institute LAC /Scheila Dillenburg

COVID-19: LAC churches enhance learning to be “a more caring church”

Lessons learned from “practical” education during a pandemic

(LWI) – Following a series of bi-monthly online meetings, leaders in decision-making positions in The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Latin America and the…

The Federation of Evangelical Women in Italy focuses on womenâs health and wellbeing in a dossier for the 16 Days of activism to end gender-based violence. Photo: Unsplash/Christopher Campbell

Italian Protestants publish women’s health dossier

For 16 Days campaign, Evangelical Women in Italy shine spotlight on women’s health in light of COVID pandemic

(LWI) - Women’s health, from life in the womb, through puberty to menopause, is the subject of a series of…

Madam Martha Abugri was among 13 needy widows who received food supplies at the ELCG Grace Lutheran Church in Narango, in the Upper Eastern region. Photo: ELCG/Prosper Atiiga

COVID-19: A time to “look out for the most vulnerable” in Ghana

LWF’s support bridged a critical gap for elderly and widowed church members

(LWI) – When the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in March, the…

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

Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion”

LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge have…

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