Over three quarters of the Czech population has no church affiliation or religious belief, yet young people still look to the church as they search for a sense of meaning in their lives
Lutherans in Estonia have supported refugees of the war in Ukraine in many ways. They have made them feel welcome through pastoral care, practical support, and joint activities. A book now celebrates the pastors and volunteers who extended this “…
In our fourth and final Bible Year webinar, two leading Lutheran theologians explore ways in which Scripture can inspire meaningful and prophetic action, but can also be misused as a weapon to oppress, discriminate and divide.
Women fleeing the war in Ukraine are at risk of gender-based violence: Leaving a war zone, passing checkpoints, and settling in an unknown country with limited financial resources and dependent family members make them vulnerable to exploitation…
Advent is a time to focus on the coming of the Prince of Peace. Youth from LWF member churches recently participated in a Peace Messengers training in Rwanda, and shared their stories.
LWF is working together with its member church in Ukraine and the local Youth Council to equip heating points in Kharkiv. As the city is still suffering frequent attacks on its infrastructure, these places allow people to warm up, eat and charge…
People in Kharkiv and Ichnya, Ukraine, are struggling with the effects of war. Under challenging circumstances, they prepare for Christmas. Bishop Pavlo Shvarts reminds people to look towards the light.
LWF Ethiopia staff were on the first humanitarian flight to Mekelle after the cessation of hostilities. They visited communities LWF serves and joined the local member church in a Thanksgiving service to celebrate the fragile peace in Tigray.…
Candidates in LWF member churches in Africa are invited to apply for the Theology, Gender Justice and Leadership Education training under the Hélène Ralivao Fund. The deadline is 30 December.
Malaysian Bishop Steven Lawrence shares his experience of church leadership in a multifaith, multicultural and global context, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the church.