Leadership conference closes with call for unity in the body of Christ

(LWI) – “We were inspired with the fellowship of the Holy Communion and spiritual nourishment received through different presentations, morning and evening devotions,…

Climate change, isolation and a disappearing indigenous way of life are among the challenges facing people in the world’s most northern territory 

Ecumenical scholar Dr Minna Hietamäki reflects on some cultural and religious trends in her country

(LWI) – For Finnish theologian Dr Minna Hietamäki, the search for reconciliation and unity among Christians is a crucial part of the…

ELCH "Saturday school" builds connections between Ukrainian refugees and their hosts

(LWI)— For many students, weekends offer a much-needed break from school, but for the 30 students in the Saturday School of the…

Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies

(LWI) - What does it mean to be church today in a rapidly changing and highly secularized European context? That question…

“Bring an end to violence. Restore hope”

(LWI) - One year has passed since violence erupted in the Middle East, following the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas and the subsequent response by Israel. The situation has since escalated into the…

GINEBRA (LWI) - El Consejo de la Federación Luterana Mundial (FLM), reunido del 12 al 18 de junio bajo el lema "Abundante en la Esperanza - Rom 15,13", emitió una declaración firme sobre la importancia de una gobernanza y liderazgo transparentes...

On Reformation Day churches worldwide are encouraged to draw from “rich heritage” in the LWF and involve other Christian traditions

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published a special…

“A unique experience of communion”

(LWI) – For ten days, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) functioned in five official languages: In addition to English, French, and Spanish, the retreat for newly elected church leaders was also…