The first Protestant hymnbooks were printed in Germany 500 years ago, and thousands of editions were to follow. Over time, a treasure of immense impact on faith and culture was created.
A new publication presents contributions of an interdisciplinary conference organized by the GNC/LWF last year and contributes to the LWF’s study process on Lutheran Identities.
Interview with German theologian Gabriele Hoerschelmann
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has begun working toward implementing a Twelfth Assembly resolution calling on the communion and its member churches to develop a common…
Interview with participants of the Theological Seminary in Wittenberg
(LWI) – Two weeks with other Lutheran theologians from around the world, studying biblical texts, as well as the writings of Luther and discovering their relevance for…
Interview with the Namibian pastors Isak Malua and Klaus-Peter Tietz
(LWI) – Isak Malua (40) and Klaus-Peter Tietz (59) are both pastors in Namibia, serving in two different Lutheran churches in the country. They met in Wittenberg,…
Joint action to respond to “unprecedented threat” of coronavirus pandemic
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) together with other organizations is joining the global appeal of the United Nations (UN) for donations to respond to …
(LWI) – Alongside men such as Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon, many women had a hand in bringing about the Reformation 500 years ago. This was shown with a commemorative stamp in…
