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An emoji for forgiveness, selected from the proposals submitted in a campaign by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. Photo: ELCF

Finland: New emoji for forgiveness presented

Former president Halonen selects emoji from hundreds of submissions

(LWI) - Two hands showing the "thumbs up" gesture in front of a heart – this is the winner of the emoji campaign launched by the…

Participants at a workshop in Nepal in December 2019 develop ideas on how to pilot the âChurches and Emergenciesâ program in the two target communities. Photo: LWF/NELC

Nepal: Ready to respond to those in need

New LWF program helps member churches be better prepared to deal with emergencies and natural disasters

(LWI) - When a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit central and eastern Nepal on the morning of 25 April 2015, Rev. Marandi Patras, General…

GNC/LWF scholarship holders and staff met in Hanover, Germany. Photo: LWF/A. WeyermÃ¼ller

Promoting theological and intercultural exchange

GNC/LWF scholarships create closer communities, strengthen ecumenical and interreligious relations

(LWI) - They study in different places in Germany, come from different churches and yet have become very familiar with each other following…

Chapel of the Christian Council in Malaysia. Churches in Asia have advised their members to introduce measures at worship to ensure good hygiene, but to avoid spreading panic. Photo: LWF/C. RendÃ³n

COVID-19: Churches in Asia advise for prudence in COVID19 outbreak

"Encourage Faith and Caution”

(LWI) - LWF member churches in Asia have advised congregations to act prudently and avoid spreading panic, while introducing additional hygienic measures.

The…

Young participants in the annual youth camp in Puerto Fonck organized by the ILCH Youth Ministry. Photo: Karla GÃ¼ttler/Lutheran Church in Osorno (ILCH)

Youth camp reaffirms hope for church in Chile

Young people explore theme of mission to strengthen their faith

(LWI) - Though young people often feel left out of the running of their church, this is not the case of youth in the Lutheran…

Students from schools in the West Bank take part in a training workshop on environmental leadership. Photo: Adrainne Gray

LWF promotes religious education as a path to ecological sustainability

A Lutheran communion contribution to interdisciplinary approaches to teaching ecology

(LWI) – What do theologians, scientific researchers, faith leaders, educators, legal experts and climate activists have in common when it comes to…

Together on the way of the Cross

LWF accompaniment for Lent 2020

(LWI) - The season of Lent is a time for introspection, prayer, fasting, and sharing. The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is offering Together on the way…

LWF delegates at COP25 in Madrid join other faith-based organizations to pray for urgent and just action to find a way out of the climate crisis. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF joins prayer chain for climate justice

Churches and individuals urged to take part in 10-month initiative leading up to COP26 climate summit

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is inviting its 148 member churches to take part in a prayer chain ahead of the next UN…

A child receiving dialysis at Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem. The presence of a parent for treatment is one of the key demands of the LWF. Photo: Atta Jabr

LWF and partners advocate for Palestinian children’s access to health care

Security checks delay treatment and hinder parental accompaniment

(LWI) - Insufficient health care, limited access to specialized treatment, security checks delaying treatment or hindering the accompaniment of a parent: Palestinian…

Rev. Daniel Å½enatÃ½ has been Synodal Senior of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren since 2015. Photo: ECCB

Being church in the Czech Republic

An interview with Daniel Ženatý, Synodal Senior of the ECCB

(LWI) – The Czech Republic, with its about 11 million inhabitants, is generally regarded as one of the most atheistic countries in Europe. Based on official figures on religious…