Lutheran Delegates Host Fast at UN Summit Parallel Event
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) continues its advocacy on climate change as “an urgent matter of social and economic justice” with events around the United…
(LWI) – The historic “People’s Climate March” on 21 September in New York, was a successful and unique event that also affirmed the important contribution of faith organization to the struggle for society’s common good, says Mr Martin…
LWF Representative Kwon Offers Highlights from New York Climate Change Summits
(LWI) – While the recent Interfaith Summit on Climate Change emphasized politicians’ urgent responsibility in taking action to limit global warming, it also…
Stresses LWF Engagement in Climate Change, Sustainability and Ongoing Reformation
(LWI) – Antje Jackelén became the first female archbishop of the Church of Sweden at a ceremony in Uppsala in June 2014. German-born Jackelén, a bishop in…
Panel on Socio-economic and Human Rights Implications
(LWI) – Faith-based organizations and churches are essential for an effective response to the Ebola crisis in Western Africa. This was one of the messages on 22 September from a side-…
Lutheran Churches in Liberia and Sierra Leone Reach Out
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is inviting churches throughout the Lutheran communion to join in solidarity prayers this Sunday, 28 September, for churches and…
Church Initiative Helps Small Businesses and Unites Farmers
(LWI) – It is not a good time for idle chit-chat with Elfrieda Turnip. The owner of a small motorcycle shop is busy. Three young men with motorcycles are standing in front of the…
LWF Congratulates Joint Winners Malala Yousafzay and Kailash Satyarthi
(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes recognition of the critical role of “education for all” in the naming of Pakistani education activist…
Lutheran Bishop Decries Wide Gap between Authorities and Youth
(LWI) – As pro-democracy activists occupy key parts of Hong Kong city for a third week in efforts to implement reforms in the territory, Lutheran Bishop Ben Chun-wa Chang says…