Christian – Muslim Humanitarian Partnership Workshop Endorses Closer Cooperation
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has affirmed its commitment to closer collaboration with Muslim partners in humanitarian response, saying working…
Nigerian Lutheran Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
(LWI) – The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) celebrated its 100th anniversary in a festive worship service attended by 5,000 people, including representatives from the…
River Plate Church President Welcomes Reformation Day Recognition at Provincial Level
(LWI) – The leader of the Evangelical Church of the River Plate (IERP) in Argentina says the declaration of Reformation Day as a public holiday in Entre…
GENEVA, 16 October 2013 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has congratulated Lund Bishop Dr Antje Jackelén upon her election as the next Archbishop of the Church of…
HELSINKI/GENEVA, 17 October 2013 (LWI) - Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches from across Europe meeting in Helsinki, Finland, agreed to strengthen…
Strengthening Churches’ Commitment to the Poor and Vulnerable
(LWI) – During an audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier today, leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) expressed gratitude for the partnership with the…
LWF Collaborates with Churches to Develop Curriculum
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil/GENEVA, 24 October (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have launched an institute that…
Lutheran World Service India Trust Thanks Volunteers
(LWI) – Lutheran World Service India Trust (LWSIT) says community-based volunteers trained in disaster preparedness in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh states significantly…
Inspiring Young People to Be Change Makers in Society
(LWI) - More than 200 “climate heroes” from 42 countries participated in The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) online game “Journey to Climate Justice” on 26 October. The initiative that…
Lutheran Church Leader Says Homes and Church Buildings “Are Totally Destroyed”
(LWI) – More than 10,000 people are feared dead in one city alone following the super-typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda that struck the Philippines’ central region on 8…