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Image By keeping social distance and âholding back from unnecessary contact, we are able to show our love and concern for those who are most vulnerable. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge have written to all…
Image Chapel of Genevaâs Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life” (LWI) - As restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spread to countries around the globe, Lutheran World…
Image Composite photo. LWF President Musa and General Secretary Junge call churches to confront injustice and inequalities in times of pandemic. Photos: LWF/Albin Hillert COVID-19: Strengthened in faith, standing against injustice LWF leaders urge churches to confront and reject xenophobia and domestic violence exposed by Coronavirus (LWI) - Lutheran World Federation (LWF) leaders are highlighting the vital role that churches can play in confronting and rejecting…
Image LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world LWF President Musa reflects on new challenges and need to ensure no one is left behind (LWI) - In the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lutherans must learn to redefine their role in society as they continue “to advocate…
Image LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert LWF leaders: ‘Now is the time to be church’ Against challenges of post-COVID context, churches are called to work together, sharing treasures and talents (LWI) - Despite the many challenges facing churches as a consequence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Christians are…
Image LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge have…
Image Niger needs just peace, not war The people of Niger need diplomacy and peace, say LWF President Musa and LWF General Secretary Burghardt in a statement issued today.
Image Lund Cathedral where the Commemoration will take place in 2016. Photo: Beth M527 via Flickr (Creative Commons, non-commercial) Press Release: Joint Ecumenical Commemoration of the Reformation in Lund Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Younan and General Secretary Junge to lead October event 25 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Catholic Church will hold a …
Image A nativity scene decorates a wall outside a church in Bogotá, Colombia. Photo: courtesy of Albin Hillert 2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others (LWI) - The good news of yet another season of celebrating the birth of Jesus should inspire Christians to be more committed to serving humanity even when confronted with fear…
Image Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied, “Truly, I tell you, today you will be with me in…
