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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…

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…

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…

The LWF held a memorial service for Malagasy Lutheran Church female theologian HÃ©lÃ¨ne Ralivao, in Genevaâs Ecumenical Center chapel. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID

Malagasy church mourns loss of pioneer for women’s rights and dignity

Lutheran communion pays tribute to theologian Hélène Ralivao

(LWI) - Lutheran churches around the globe are mourning the loss of one of Madagascar’s leading theologians and gender justice advocates, Ms Hélène Ralivao, who was murdered…

Journalists interview LWF General Secretary Martin Junge following a meeting with government officials in Harare. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Churches called to combat exclusion, discrimination

LWF leader explores ‘Role of the Church in the Public Space’ in meeting with Zimbabwe Council of Churches

(LWI) - Churches around the world today are called to combat “exclusionary, discriminatory narratives and policies”, modelling…

Moments after this photograph was taken a bomb was thrown into the church. No one was harmed. Photo: IELCH

Molotov Bomb Thrown into Congregation In Chile

Community Discussion on Upcoming Referendum

(LWI) - On 27 February, the Congregation La Paz of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (IELCH) was the victim of an attack…

Seeking asylum is a human right, Lutheran and Catholic bishops in the Nordic countries insist and EU member States have both a legal commitment and a moral obligation to support people escaping from oppression and persecution. In the image, Oreokastro refugee camp outside of Thessaloniki, Greece. Photo: HÃ¥vard Bjelland/Kirkens NÃ¸dhjelp

Lutheran and Catholic leaders call on EU to support refugees

Bishops in Nordic countries issue unprecedented joint statement calling for shared response

(LWI) - Lutheran and Catholic bishops in the Nordic countries have issued an unprecedented…

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…