Lutheran Churches Support Villagers’ Struggle to Protect Rain Forests

(LWI) - Villagers from Pandumaan in the North Sumatra province of Indonesia have been harvesting and preserving benzoin from one of the last untouched rain forests in…

“Crucial Role” of Religious Groups in Society

(LWI) – Addressing the root causes of inequality and caring for those who suffer most are the areas where religions can strongly contribute to society. This was the conclusion of the…

Indonesian Lutheran congregations seek support to end religious marginalization

(LWI) - A mother’s lament echoes the pain of religious intolerance in multi-faith Indonesia.

“We have been living peacefully already for many years, but…

LWF to submit findings at UN human rights review

(LWI) – Initiatives by young people in churches and mosques to protect each other’s places of worship against attacks by radicalized groups should not have to happen in a country with a…

LWF intervenes at UN Human Rights Council

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) intervention at the 36th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), 11-29 September, included oral statements on the human rights…

Delegates to discuss how Lutheran churches can work together for peace with other faith communities 

(LWI) - ‘Pursuing Peace through Interfaith Relations’ is the theme of the…

LWF leader invites Asian churches to embrace God’s call to mission and engage in “a journey of equals” 

(LWI) - Each Lutheran church, however large or small, is called to engage in a “journey of equals,” sharing insights and experiences,…

Indonesia hosts conference on promoting dialogue at leadership and grassroots level

(LWI) - The Asia Church Leadership Conference (ACLC) has concluded in Indonesia…

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 …

Indonesian church leader Batara Sihombing reflects on an eco-theology project

(LWI) – An eco-theology initiative in Indonesia is changing local perceptions about human responsibility toward creation and strengthening interfaith and…