As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context?…
The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume. At the same time, war in Europe, and the response of LWF and its member churches, brought back memories of the years when…
LWF joins call of Pope Francis for simultaneous prayer on 25 March
(LWI) - LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has joined Pope Francis in a call that Christians worldwide pray the Lord's Prayer simultaneously on Wednesday, 25 March…
(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,…
LWF prayer guide: A reminder that the ‘whole church is standing beside you’
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues its prayer solidarity with churches and individuals around the world during the COVID-19 global pandemic…
LWF General Secretary: "Economic systems must prioritize people over profit"
(LWI) – Online conferences on 17 and 24 April, brought together some 25 participants to reflect on the socio-economic-ecological impacts of the COVID-19 crisis…