Changes in Departments, Welcome to New Member Churches

(LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded its meeting in Medan, Indonesia, with decisions on ecumenical dialogues, finance and the work of the respective…

Two German church synods decide on more youth participation

(LWI) – Two German member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) – the Evangelical Lutheran Church in…

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania offers new gender justice program

(LWI) - A new three-year gender justice program is the latest effort by the Evangelical Lutheran…

Emergency aid project of Namibian church against malnutrition and hunger

(LWI) - 30 tons of maize meal and 2,5 tons of dry beans are helping the community of Groot Aub, about 40 kilometers south of Namibia's capital Windhoek, to mitigate…

Over 50 applications to LWF’s Rapid Response Fund show churches’ “overwhelming” need for support 

(LWI) - More than 50 member churches in countries around the world have applied for financial support through the COVID-19 Rapid Response…

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy provides short-term aid and long-term opportunities for vulnerable families 

(LWI) - In Italy, the first European country to be affected by the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), restrictions are…

LWF Rapid Response Fund supports church diakonia in Zambia

(LWI) - A COVID-19 project established by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia (ELCZa) reaching communities…

Rapid Response Fund: Lutheran church in Guatemala traverses barriers to deliver food supplies

(LWI) - Braving a tropical storm, mudslides and other road obstacles, the …

Rapid aid assists local church’s immediate response 

(LWI) - Two tropical storms in El Salvador last month further exacerbated food insecurities experienced by residents due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

In response, the …