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Image By keeping social distance and âholding back from unnecessary contact, we are able to show our love and concern for those who are most vulnerable. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have written to all…
Image Participants of the LWFs 19th International Seminar for pastors held at the LWF Center Wittenberg in March 2019 connect via video conference. Photo: Michael Grimmsmann COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic (LWI) – "We started as a WhatsApp group because we wanted to stay in touch across continents," says Damaris Grimmsmann (…
Image Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …
Image The Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope began an initiative to pray for 40 days for 40 churches via video messages. Photo: David ABDALAH (ILFE) COVID-19: 40 days of prayers for 40 churches Nicaragua Church shares video prayers during quarantine to strengthen unity (LWI) - When churches are unable to meet in-person for worship to help contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,…
Image Womenâs support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’ Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown (LWI) - As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the Lutheran World…
Image The prayer on 14 May will bring people of different faiths together, for the good of humanity. Photo: Claudia van Zyl on Unsplash COVID-19: United in prayer for humanity LWF joins Pope Francis and Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in call to global prayer on 14 May (LWI) - LWF President Archbishop Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have joined Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar in…
Image Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven, âinspectrice ecclésiastique with the Union of Protestant Churches in Alsace and Lorraine writes her daily reflection on 9 May. Photo: Wolff-Bonsirven COVID-19: leading the church in post-crisis world A French pastor reflects on her experience of the virus and how it can help in responding to traumatized communities (LWI) - “My experience of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has left a profound sense of humility, and a deeper…
Image LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world LWF President Musa reflects on new challenges and need to ensure no one is left behind (LWI) - In the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lutherans must learn to redefine their role in society as they continue “to advocate…
Image 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…
Image 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…
