Long-standing member of Lutheran–Roman Catholic Commission on Unity passes away

Professor Turid Karlsen Seim died in Oslo on 3 November 2016 at the age of 71 after an 18 month battle with cancer. She was born on 8 October 1945 in Bergen,…

LWF takes part in consultation aimed at keeping women’s rights at the heart of efforts to uphold freedom of religion and belief

(LWI) - A woman kneels on an empty stage, bowing her veiled head in prayer. An activist for religious freedom…

Olav Fykse Tveit appointed as Presiding Bishop of his native country

(LWI) - The General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Dr Martin Junge, has sent a letter to congratulate the new head of the…

A Lutheran communion contribution to interdisciplinary approaches to teaching ecology

(LWI) – What do theologians, scientific researchers, faith leaders, educators, legal experts and climate activists have in common when it comes to…

Tribute to former LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Affairs

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) shares with deep regret, the news of the passing of Rev. Sven G. Oppegaard, former Assistant General Secretary for…

Voices from the Communion: Einar Tjelle, Church of Norway

 (LWI) - Shared commitment to care for the Earth yields not only fruits of the Earth but also the fruits of peacemaking, Rev. Einar Tjelle is convinced. In the…

LWF President Musa shared LWF’s 2020 Christmas Message

(LWI) – In a Christmas season marked by uncertainty and fear from the unfamiliar and unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians are invited to trust in the promise…

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Siv Limstrand shares reflections from a community living on top of the world

(LWI) - Living literally “on top of the world”, in the icy Svalbard archipelago not far from the North Pole, Rev. Siv Limstrand…