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LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary

Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches
Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation
15 May 2020
LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report
Put age, gender, diversity at heart of IDP policies
12 May 2020
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 more inclusive approach ...
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 ...
COVID-19: LWF offers liturgies for Holy Week and Easter
7 April 2020
Worship in a time of physical distancing (LWI) - As many Christians around the world anticipate an exceptional Holy Week and Easter period without the traditional physical gathering in church for worship due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Lutheran communion ...
COVID-19: Difficult realities “becoming even more challenging”
6 April 2020
World Service director grateful for commitment and dedication of staff (LWI) -The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service director Maria Immonen has sent a letter to the staff in humanitarian and development operations, encouraging them during the outbreak ...
COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need
1 April 2020
Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic
COVID-19: LWF calls for donations to support member churches’ response
26 March 2020
Assist churches to continue providing practical, spiritual and psychosocial support (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for donations to support its member churches in their response to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
COVID-19: LWF joins global UN appeal to help the most vulnerable
26 March 2020
Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic  (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to the ...
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