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Chaplain Naveed Baig says the purpose of chaplaincy work is to help patients and their relatives find deeper meaning and direction during crisis. Photo: LWF/S. Sinn

Why is faith revitalized during calamities?

Muslim chaplain Naveed Baig looks at the religious role of pastoral care givers, and what they learn about the image of God from their patients. This blog post builds on his presentation at the LWF-led International…

Dr Mary Joy Philip. Photo: Private

“We need new stories born out of an earth consciousness”

A reflection on human responsibility for creation

Bergen, “the heart of the fjords” was the perfect setting for the conference on sustainability and climate…

Rev. Siv Limstrand, Open Church of Trondheim City Mission, speaks at the LWF Europe panel during the church leadership gathering in Trondheim, Norway. Photo: LWF/Ryan Rodrick Beiler

Perspectives on church witness in European society today

Panelists at LWF European church gathering describe varying contexts

(LWI) – “From what have we been liberated and how do we use that freedom?” That was the question discussed on 12 May at The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) regional…

Dr Fatima Seedat (left) and Prof. Sarojini Nadar at the conference which explained how patriarchy and its implications for violence against women has become part of teaching scriptural hermeneutics together in a Christian-Muslim classroom at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Photo: LWF/S. Sinn

A unique combination of academic and spiritual encounters

(LWI) – A series of consultations for Christian and Muslim scholars organized by The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in partnership with academic institutions is growing into a network of scholars and people of faith seeking deeper conversations…

LWF General Secretary Rev Dr. Martin Junge preaching in Nidarosdomen, the cathedral in Trondheim, Norway. Photo: Church of Norway

A good time to be the church

LWF General Secretary Martin Junge addresses Church of Norway synod

(LWI) – “I don’t think there ever was a better time to be the church, announcing boldly and joyfully that core message which we know so well,” said The Lutheran World…

Delegates at the Church of Norway youth synod where the Young Reformers presented their initiative about young people's involvement in the church. Photo: Church of Norway

The ‘Reformer Today’ is about the church’s future

Norwegian youth inspire reflections about ongoing reformation

(LWI) - Youth in the Church of Norway have initiated nation-wide conversations on the ongoing reformation of the church and the…

A group of women participants at MLCâs jubilee. Photo: MLC

Precious in God’s Eyes

16 days of activism to overcome gender based violence

(LWI) The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is encouraging church leaders to speak up publicly against gender-based violence. Joining the…

Dr. Denis Mukwege at the Lutheran World Federation's Twelfth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Keynote speaker at LWF Assembly awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Recognition for efforts to end use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has congratulated physician Dr Denis Mukwege who with human rights activist Nadia Murad has received…

Bishop Helga Haugland Byfuglien, Presiding Bishop, Church of Norway. Photo: Hege Flo Ãfstaas/Church of Norway

Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges

Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church

(LWI) - In the very early hours of Easter Sunday morning, the leader of the Church…

Participants at the Oslo workshop on Freedom of Religion and Gender Equality. Photo: Stefanus Alliance

Bridging the gap between gender justice and religious liberty

LWF takes part in consultation aimed at keeping women’s rights at the heart of efforts to uphold freedom of religion and belief

(LWI) - A woman kneels on an empty stage, bowing her veiled head in prayer. An activist for religious freedom…