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Applications open for scholarships in theology, diakonia and development

"A sustainable way to empower men and women" for the church's ministries
Applications open for scholarships in theology, diakonia and development
3 August 2020
"A sustainable way to empower men and women" for the church's ministries (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for scholarship applications for studies and training related to theological, diaconal and development work. “Education is a ...
Call for proposals: LWF Assembly logo and visual identity
30 July 2020
One body, one spirit, one hope  (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in September 2023 in Krakow, ...
COVID-19: Wear it, share it
27 July 2020
Donate to Rapid Response Fund, receive free LWF mask  (LWI) - When the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) worsened globally in March and the World Health Organization declared it a pandemic, several governments requested or mandated that citizens wear protective ...
COVID-19: Indonesian church aids out-of-work rickshaw drivers
8 June 2020
LWF Rapid Response Fund supports church diakonia (LWI) - It did not take the diaconate of the Simalungun Protestant Christian Church (GKPS) long to realize the financial impact the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic shutdowns would have on the communities ...
LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021
20 May 2020
"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world" GENEVA, Switzerland (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 ...
COVID-19: Adopt an Economy of Life, urge global Christian organizations
15 May 2020
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 during a “prophetic ...
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15 May 2020
LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report
COVID-19: United in prayer for humanity
7 May 2020
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 a call for a worldwide ...
COVID-19: Indian churches stand with poorest communities
20 April 2020
UELCI appeals for support to help member churches continue vital work with those worst affected by pandemic 
COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear
16 April 2020
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 World Health Organization (WHO) outlining the critical role of religious leader in disseminating ...
COVID-19: “We are Easter people”
11 April 2020
Church leaders share messages of hope and life in advance of exceptional Easter
God reaffirms life and gives us hope
10 April 2020
LWF Easter Message 2020 by Nestor Paulo Friedrich Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
COVID-19: Churches preparing for an exceptional Easter
9 April 2020
Exceptional circumstances require unusual approaches to congregational life (LWI) – Hope and sorrow lie close together these days. This becomes very clear when speaking to pastors from different member churches of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) about ...
A Corona of Thorns
9 April 2020
LWF Good Friday Message 2020 by Antje Jackelén Thank you, Peter, for this Christ hymn inspired by words from the prophet Isaiah! “By his wounds you have been healed.” Christ suffered for us! Suffering is a reality in this world. Wherever there is ...
COVID-19: Church brings hope amid hardship in Hong Kong
7 April 2020
ELCHK volunteers distribute food and medical supplies along with prayer and spiritual support (LWI) - While largely confined to their homes and limited to online worship, volunteers at a Lutheran church in Hong Kong have also been providing a practical and ...
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