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Anna Vasa Prize-giving ceremony with the Presiding Bishop of the ECACP, Jerzy Samiec, the recipient of the prize, former GNC/LWF General Secretary Norbert Denecke (center), and the President of the ECACP synod, Rev. Dr. Adam Malina. Photo: ECACP

Former GNC/LWF General Secretary Awarded Anna Vasa Prize for Lifelong Commitment to Unity

Polish church honors German leader for fostering relations and “building bridges of dialog across divides”

(LWI) – The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland (ECACP) has awarded the…

In a playful way, refugee children learn to address challenges and talk about feelings. Photo: LWF/ A. Brzozowski

Mental health support to refugee students in Poland

LWF's new initiative supports young refugees' well-being and integration

(LWI) - In response to the unique challenges faced by refugee students, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Foundation in Poland has launched a mental health…

Participants of the meeting of the Women’s Network in Central Western Europe. Photo: Kathrin Wallrabe

Europe: Strengthening women in church and society

New coordinator and priorities for Women’s Network in Central Western Europe

(LWI) – The Women’s Network in Central Western Europe has elected a new regional coordinator for the coming three-year term. Helen Nagelhout (28), from the…

Ukrainian pastor Rev. Pastor Oleksandr Gross. Photo: GELCU

Ukraine: Christ does not change

Pastor Oleksandr Gross talks about resilience, advocacy, and faith at wartime

(LWI) - Pastor Oleksandr Gross was born in today’s Russia and has been a pastor in Odessa for 22 years. He has been instrumental in supporting communities…

In war-torn Europe, LWF member churches reflect on peace, justice and reconciliation. Opening prayer is observed as representatives from Lutheran churches across Europe gather under the theme ‘Churches Reflecting Together: Peace, Justice, and Reconciliation in Times of War’.

Churches reflect together on justice and peace in times of war

LWF European member churches meet in Austria to discuss theological and practical responses to the war in Ukraine

(LWI) - Over 1,000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine have seen The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches…

'We all belong here,’ reads a printout at the entrance to a counselling center of Diakonie Austria for Ukraine refugees in Vienna, Austria. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Theology and practical action to support Ukrainian refugees

A visit to a Counselling Center for Ukrainian refugees in Vienna highlights need for churches to respond holistically to war and conflict

(LWI) - A thousand days on, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has left over 14 million…

Christmas Message 2024

Following the star

LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær. Photo: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark

Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ

LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem

(LWI) - The story of the wise men who follow the star to the stable in Bethlehem is the focus of a Christmas…

New Year message 2025

Hold fast to what is good

The theatre encourages people from different countries to practice Czech and tell their stories. Photo: LWF/ J. Pasz

Czech Republic: Promoting intercultural dialogue on stage

LWF encourages integration and storytelling through an amateur theatre

(LWI) - Memories and personal stories are among the few things that refugees and migrants can carry with them wherever they go. The LWF office in Prague, Czech…

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