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500 years of Reformation – 500 Trees in Wittenberg: the Luthergarten is a living, international, and ecumenical monument, planted for the Reformation anniversary in 2017; as a symbol of the commitment of the LWF to advocating for Climate Justice, and equipping member churches to care for creation. Photo: LWF

Reformation Day: Celebrating diverse traditions of Lutheran identity

Lutheran churches mark the Reformation anniversary in diverse contexts

(LWI) – Reformation Day, 31 October, commemorates the occasion in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg…

During Advent, the LWF will share messages of joy. They come from LWF member churches and country programs and share short messages, stories, or ideas that help us understand and reflect on what joy is today. Photo: Unsplash, Annie Spratt

Messages of Joy: An Advent journey across the communion

Daily reflections featuring diverse voices from around the globe

(LWI) – Advent as a time of joy is the theme of the seventh edition of The Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) Advent calendar.

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Tee Justine from Nigeria designed the LWF Christmas card for 2024. Photo: LWF

2024 Christmas card: Following the footsteps of the wise men

Nigerian artist combines graphic design and African tradition

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Christmas card for 2024 captures the dedication of the wise men to find the “child who has been born king of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2…

Christmas Message 2024 - EN

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…

LWF New Year's message 2025

New Year message 2025

Hold fast to what is good

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt speaking at the 2024 Council meeting — LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt speaking at the 2024 Council meeting in Chavannes-de-Bogis, Switzerland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

New Year message 2025: Hold fast to what is good

As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt reminds the LWF communion of the call to “an ongoing transformation of our minds, hearts, and attitudes.”

La Rev. Sonia Skupch, reflexionó sobre la importancia de la Reforma en la celebración de los 505 años.

"La Palabra de Dios nunca debe ser usada para oprimir": Rev. Sonia Skupch en el Día de la Reforma

Hoy recordamos que hace 505 años comenzó la Reforma Protestante. Ese movimiento, que trajo enormes cambios en la Iglesia y en la sociedad. Nosotros, como luteranos y luteranas, tenemos nuestros fundamentos teológicos.

Un elemento que quiero...

Las celebraciones de todas las comunidades culminaron con una comida compartida con la comunidad y con no creyentes invitados. Foto: IEU-SL

Luteranos celebran en Cuba el Día de la Reforma compartiendo alimentos

GINEBRA (LWI) – Este domingo 31 de octubre no fue un día cualquiera en la Iglesia Evangélica Unida de Cuba – Sínodo Luterano (IEU-SL), ya que en el marco del culto por el Día de la Reforma, todas las comunidades concluyeron con una comida...

Se llevó a cabo dos ponencias sobre la Reforma organizado por las iglesias que conforman la Comunión de Iglesias Reformadas (CIR). Foto: David Cela Heffel

Se conmemoró los 500 años de la Reforma en el Congreso Argentino

BUENOS AIRES / Argentina (LWI) - En el marco de los 500 Años de la Reforma, se realizó una ponencia sobre la “influencia de la Reforma Protestante en los ámbitos de la economía, la economía, el arte y la cultura” en el Congreso de la Nación...