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Faced with the erosion of democratic values, President Henrik Stubkjær reminds churches of their calling to advocate for human dignity and inclusive communities. Photo: VELKD/Frank Hofman

LWF President: upholding democracy, sharing hope

In a meeting with German church leaders, Stubkjær reflects on churches’ responsibility to defend democracy and dignity

(LWI) - The role of the churches in upholding democracy and sharing hope with people in challenging times. That was the…

General Secretary Burghardt and LWF Head of Communications Arni Danielsson with the bishop and pastors of the church. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Strengthening faith and community: General Secretary visits Slovenia

First day of visit includes vibrant worship, music and meetings with pastors and youth

(LWI) – An evening gathering where young Slovenians shared their hopes and concerns for the Lutheran church was a highlight of the first day of The…

Lent is “an invitation to draw closer to Christ through intentional spiritual practices, while at the same time responding to Christ’s love through compassionate action for others.” Photo: Aldo Luud/Õhtuleht.

Burghardt: Lent as a time of caring for one another

In an Ash Wednesday letter, LWF’s General Secretary invites Lutherans to practice fasting through compassion and service

(LWI) - How are you marking the season of Lent? What are the practices in your church? In a letter to the Lutheran…

Lent: How the season is marked in the Lutheran communion

An invitation to draw closer to Christ

(LWI) - Lent, the seven weeks before Easter, is a time during which Christians remember Jesus' suffering: his condemnation, betrayal and crucifixion. Lent is also known as a season of penance, as…

LWF delegates to the 2024 session of the Commission on the Status of Women outside the United Nations in New York. Photo: LWF

30 years on: Beijing Conference on women’s rights

Commission on the Status of Women will review three decades of implementing roadmap for women’s empowerment

(LWI) - Three decades ago, in September 1995, thousands of women’s rights advocates gathered with representatives of over 180…

General Secretary Anne Burghardt and Bishop Leon Novak in the Reformation park in Ljubljana. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Slovenia: Witnessing to the gospel, serving society

General Secretary concludes visit to Slovenia, meets local congregations and government officials

(LWI) - “The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Slovenia is deeply committed to witnessing to the gospel and serving society,” said the…

Procession of EECMY female pastors during the 25th anniversary of women in the ordained ministry. Photo: EECMY

Ethiopia: 25 years of women’s ordination

EECMY Celebrates the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry

(LWI) – “This anniversary marks a significant moment to honor the incredible leadership and contributions of female ministers at every level of our church,”…

Valerii and Nataliia Shapovalov come with their grandchild to the heating point to play chess and give the child an opportunity to socialize. Photo: LWF/ L. Gillabert

Ukraine: Providing warmth and hope in Kharkiv

How LWF fosters community support in war-torn Kharkiv

(LWI) - A warm home, a hot meal, electricity, and uninterrupted sleep—these are no longer guaranteed for many people in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The city’s critical infrastructure is…

(Front row) Former LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge (right) received the St Erik award from Church of Sweden Archbishop Dr Martin Modéus (left). Photo: Fredrik Lidé

Former LWF General Secretary Junge receives St Erik award

Church of Sweden honors Martin Junge’s leadership in ecumenical relations, gender justice and church engagement in public space

(LWI) - The Church of Sweden recently awarded…

LWF delegates taking part in the event at CSW69 to launch a new publication marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing World Conference on Women. Photo: LWF/P. Hitchen

CSW: Countering the pushback on women's rights

Launch of new publication featuring advocates who attended Beijing Conference and those who continue their work today

(LWI) - How far have we come in achieving equality and empowerment for all women and girls? How much has the ambitious…