LWF President urges Christians to celebrate the baby in Bethlehem as “God of hope and Prince of peace”

(LWI) - In a Christmas message to the worldwide communion of churches, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr…

LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions 

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed deep concern over the “sometimes hard and painful” journey endured by its member…

Rev. Anne Burghardt encourages churches to be “messengers of hope” who seek inclusion and unity  

(LWI) – In her first New Year message as General Secretary of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Anne Burghardt, invites churches in…

General Secretary calls for action to avert further conflict

LWF General Secretary reaches out to Malagasy Lutheran Church following tropical storms

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt has assured the…

“Peace must prevail,” say four global Christian communions who will host online prayer service on Ash Wednesday 

(LWI) - Five Christian World Communions are strongly condemning the advance of the Russian military into Ukraine and…

"Support vital for people desperately seeking shelter”

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has launched a call for donations to support the churches and people of Ukraine, who are fleeing their homes and seeking shelter, basic…

LWF General Secretary calls for immediate ceasefire and respect for international laws 

In a statement released on 25 February, LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and global…

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.