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In a webinar, presenters unpack what it means to be church online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: LWF/ AlbinHillert

COVID-19: Isolated physically, engaged digitally

Webinar discusses ways churches are adapting online

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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…

LWF is working in Myanmarâs Rakhine, Chin and Kayin States to support awareness raising on COVID-19 prevention. Here, posters are distributed in local languages with information on hygiene and other measures to stop the spread of infection. Photo: LWF Myanmar

COVID-19: RRF is “tangible expression of solidarity”

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…

Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, expresses his concern about the state of the democracy in the country and procedures around the upcoming presidential elections. Photo: Dariusz Bruncz

Poland: Presiding bishop calls for peace and understanding

Bishop Jerzy Samiec appeals to government officials

(LWI) - The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland, Jerzy Samiec, has…

LWF and Islamic Relief Worldwide issue a joint appeal for a ceasefire in Syria and other countries where conflict is hampering humanitarian efforts to help those facing increased suffering as a result of COVID-19. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

COVID-19: Faith based organizations call for immediate ceasefire

Lutheran World Federation and Islamic Relief Worldwide appeal for peace to protect people from Coronavirus

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) are appealing for an immediate ceasefire in ongoing…

Internally displaced Rohingya girls at a camp in Myanmarâs Rakhine State. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Phyo Aung Hein

Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies

LWF joins collective of NGOs calling on UN panel to ensure inclusivity in dealing with Internally Displaced People

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined a collective of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) calling for a…

Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation

LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…

Christian communities worldwide should be models for an economy of life in their own contexts urge the global Christian organizations. The photo shows LWF livelihoods projects in Nepal. LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations

Coronavirus pandemic a prophetic moment

(LWI) – The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new urgency to adopting an “Economy of Life.” Global Christian organizations that represent millions of people across the world are calling for action…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge at the LWFâs Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, in 2017. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021

"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world"

(LWI) – LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends…

LWF remembers Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard and a life dedicated to church unity

Tribute to former LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) shares with deep regret, the news of the passing of Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard, former Assistant General Secretary for…

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