In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work, and how to preach hope during times of war.

Voices from the Communion: Palestinian LWF Council member Sally Azar

(LWI) - Please tell us something about yourself, and your church?

I was born in…

Invitation to Christians to make "the light of Christ visible and transformational"

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa invites Christians to make “the…

“In times of exclusionary populism, silence is never an option”

(LWI) - In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message…

International community to take “decisive action” against further annexation of Palestinian territory

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has signed on to a statement with a coalition of other non-government organizations,…

Voices from the Communion: Judge Scarlet Bishara talks about her presence on the Lutheran Ecclesiastical Court

(LWI) - As the first woman in the Middle East serving as a judge on the church Ecclesiastical Court which governs family…

LWF grateful for service and commitment

(LWI) - Walid Nammour has stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the LWF Augusta Victoria Hospital in…

LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and the forced closure of Gaza hospital after Israeli Defense Forces’ evacuation order.

Statement calls on all parties and international community to focus on immediate ceasefire and find pathways to peace 

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has made an urgent appeal for a de-escalation of tensions in the…