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Residents of Za'atari refugee camp, seen here after a snow storm in 2014, play in the remaining patches of snow. Canadian Lutherans hope to bring a Syrian family to Canada. LWF Jordan/J. Pfattner

Canadian Lutherans work together to sponsor Syrian refugee family

National Bishop Johnson: Living out the call to be a church in mission for others

National and regional staff from several different Lutheran bodies in Canada are coming together for the first time to sponsor a Syrian refugee family. …

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…

The LWF Council has repeatedly advocated for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF pushes for peaceful resolution of conflict in Syria and respect for international law

Strengthen the international instruments of justice and peace

(LWI) - Expressing “grave concern over the dangerous escalation of the conflict in Syria” The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) condemns any use of chemical weapons in…

Illustration by Volha Prankevich on behalf of Annenkirche (the Church of St. Anna), Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia.

2019 LWF Christmas message: Light in the darkness

Invitation to Christians to make "the light of Christ visible and transformational"

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa invites Christians to make “the…

2020 New Year Message: So that all have life in abundance

“In times of exclusionary populism, silence is never an option”

(LWI) - In his New Year message, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Rev. Dr Martin Junge calls on churches to bear witness to the gospel message…

At the river nearby the Burka Dare site for Internally Displaced People in Oromia, Ethiopia. The Lutheran World Federation supports internally displaced people in several regions of Ethiopia, through water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: LWF World Service calls for donations

Protect vulnerable communities and staff in refugee camps

(LWI) - In light of the worldwide Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) humanitarian arm…

Churches and agencies are calling on the U.S. government âto extend compassion and help to those who are in needâ at this time of global pandemic. Photo: LWF/ Shaban Mortaja (Juzoor Gaza)

COVID-19: Churches in U.S. call for end to Middle East sanctions

Ecumenical coalition urges that sanctions in Iran, Syria and Gaza are lifted in response to COVID-19 crisis

(LWI) - In light of the growing crisis because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, an ecumenical coalition of U.S.…

Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK

COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear

LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …

Working together for justice, peace and reconciliation

LWF publishes 2019 Annual Report

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Annual Report for the work carried out in…

The two annual reports are available for download as resources on the LWF website. Montage: LWF/ S. Gallay

Annual Reports highlight humanitarian, development, and advocacy work

Showing impact and change

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has issued two annual reports highlighting its humanitarian, development and advocacy work in 2019. They complement the global LWF Annual Report 2019, which was issued…