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Farewell to General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. 28 October 2021, Ecumenical Center, Geneva. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Lutheran Communion offers thanks, bids farewell to General Secretary Martin Junge

LWF leaders, staff and representatives of member churches gather in person and online for thanksgiving service

(LWI) - Members of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from all parts of the globe gathered online and in person, in the chapel…

New General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

LWF welcomes new General Secretary Rev Anne Burghardt

Theologian and pastor from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church will lead the global Communion

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes its new General Secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt from the…

LWFâs new general secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society

Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey

(LWI) - Estonia is often seen as one of the world’s most secular countries “so something I will definitely bring is an experience of being…

Rev. Anne Burghardt at work in the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader

Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background

(LWI) - The headquarters of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran…

COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice

Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed

(LWI) – The UN climate conference COP26 enters into its decisive phase this week. Leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide and their…

Christmas lights. Photo: Tamara Gore/Unsplash

A singing communion in Advent 2021

LWF member churches, country programs to share Advent hymns for the fourth time

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches expectantly await the coming of Christ this Advent in music and worship with a 27-day-video…

Delegation observes flood site at Mekane Yesus Seminary. All Photos: Refilwe Mofulatsi/LUCSA, Zacharia Osanga/ELCT

Strengthening communion relations in Africa

Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa

(LWI) - An extended Lutheran Council in Africa (LUCA) consultation held by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on…

A contemporary crucifix on the altar of the chapel in the Estonian churchâs Institute of Theology in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology

Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn

(LWI) - Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of…

United Nations Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres addresses COP26 delegates during a UN High-Level Event for Global Climate Action â âRacing to a Better Worldâ â at COP26. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver”

Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) – Current negotiation texts at the UN climate conference COP26 are failing in vital points. As COP26 draws to a close, The Lutheran World…

The Lutheran Church in Liberia initiates an ecumenical joint project to alleviate hunger through national rice farming. All photos: Rev. Linda Seyenkulo/LCL/ELCA

Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat”

Lutheran Church in Liberia, ecumenical partners implement rice farming initiative

(LWI) - The Liberian Initiative for Feeding Everyone (LIFE-Liberia), a collaborative project envisioned by the…

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