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LWFâs new general secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society

Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey

(LWI) - Estonia is often seen as one of the world’s most secular countries “so something I will definitely bring is an experience of being…

Rev. Anne Burghardt at work in the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader

Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background

(LWI) - The headquarters of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran…

COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice

Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed

(LWI) – The UN climate conference COP26 enters into its decisive phase this week. Leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide and their…

Worship in an EECMY congregation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace

General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed the communion’s “deep concern” over the recent developments in Ethiopia and “solidarity with our…

Delegation observes flood site at Mekane Yesus Seminary. All Photos: Refilwe Mofulatsi/LUCSA, Zacharia Osanga/ELCT

Strengthening communion relations in Africa

Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa

(LWI) - An extended Lutheran Council in Africa (LUCA) consultation held by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on…

A contemporary crucifix on the altar of the chapel in the Estonian churchâs Institute of Theology in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology

Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn

(LWI) - Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of…

United Nations Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres addresses COP26 delegates during a UN High-Level Event for Global Climate Action â âRacing to a Better Worldâ â at COP26. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver”

Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) – Current negotiation texts at the UN climate conference COP26 are failing in vital points. As COP26 draws to a close, The Lutheran World…

The Lutheran Church in Liberia initiates an ecumenical joint project to alleviate hunger through national rice farming. All photos: Rev. Linda Seyenkulo/LCL/ELCA

Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat”

Lutheran Church in Liberia, ecumenical partners implement rice farming initiative

(LWI) - The Liberian Initiative for Feeding Everyone (LIFE-Liberia), a collaborative project envisioned by the…

In her sermon, Burghardt reflected on the words of St Paul's letter to the Romans, urging Christians to be âtransformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.â Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change

During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa welcomed colleagues, members and…

Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor

New general secretary spells out principles, priorities and challenges in first address to LWF Council

(LWI) - In her first address as General Secretary to the Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Rev. Anne Burghardt outlined…