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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: 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
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: 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: 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 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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