LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit

LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

“Keep proclaiming Christian hope, in words and deeds,” said the LWF President and General Secretary when they visited Ukraine this week. 

“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 General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees

(LWI) - In a statement released on 4 March, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt expresses grief over reports of discrimination…

“I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny

(LWI) – Since Russian troops launched their invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, Hungary has seen more than 200,000 refugees cross its border from Ukraine by 8 March, seeking…

Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times 

(LWI) - Responding to the Russian attacks in Ukraine, churches in the region are called to stand up for peace,…

Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover 

(LWI) – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover, Germany, has opened a “blue-and-yellow meeting place” in a quiet residential neighborhood near Hanover on…