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Rev. Joann Conroy, an Oglala Sioux woman, explains how the church might learn to care for creation from Indigenous people around the world. Photo: ELCA

USA: Creation care requires Indigenous voices

Voices from the Communion: Native American, Rev. Joann Conroy says “those who live Creation” can teach the church

(LWI) - Her grandmother gave her a Sioux name, Winyan Wakan, in Sioux language meaning Holy Woman.…

Presiding Bishop MJH Ubane passed away 28 January. Photo: ELCSA

Remembering South African Bishop Ubane who stood for dignity, equality

LWF’s condolences and prayers to Lutheran church in South Africa

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has sent condolences to the Evangelical Lutheran…

LWF peace ambassadors in the Central African Republic, 2017. The young men and women have been trained to mediate in community conflicts, which can vary from a fight about the village water point to accusations of witchcraft or domestic violence. Photo: Els Hortensius, ICCO and Kerk in Actie

LWF staff resumes work in CAR after violence

Projects adapted to address additional needs

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) humanitarian team in the Central African Republic (CAR) has resumed its humanitarian and development work after suspending activities following the…

Participants at the Being Lutheran webinar believe the experience of digitally-mediated worship is âchanging who we will be in the future.â Photo: Congerdesign via Pixabay

Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church

Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities

(LWI) - How did churches respond to the sudden restrictions provoked by the COVID-19 pandemic? One year on, how are they coping…

The LWF National Committee in Indonesia installed an internet satellite tower on the properties of four Lutheran churches in remote areas to assist online learning. Church pictured is HKBP. Photo: by Andi Gultom/KNLWF.

Indonesian churches enable online learning in rural areas

LWF National Committee in Indonesia builds towers for internet access

(LWI) - "The internet is for learning for the sake of increasing knowledge and skills, yet many have been left without access during the pandemic,” said the Lutheran…

In its COVID-19 response, the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala distributed food and sanitation supplies to families living in remote villages. Photo: ILAG/Diego Gil

LWF churches prioritize prevention and vulnerable families in second RRF phase

Need for rapid COVID-19 response persists, the Lutheran communion’s support continues

(LWI) – Implementation of a second phase of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund (RRF) has begun, with 44 of the communion’s…

LWF country representative Sophie Gebreyes and EECMY-DASSC staff Desta Hadera (right) meet Eritrean refugees in an EECMY church in Mekelle. Photo: LWF/C. Masanga

Ethiopia: Stories of flight and loss from Tigray

LWF and partners to start humanitarian response

(LWI) - From everyday life into chaos: For the people affected by the recent conflict in Ethiopia, life as they knew it ended abruptly with the military offensive in the Tigray region. Even…

Facilitating intergenerational dialogue is part of the young reformersâ activities in the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil. Photo: IECLB / Martina Scherer

Young reformers build networks that keep churches connected

LWF LAC and North America youth reflect on their role in strengthening the church

(LWI) – Elías Pérez sees his specific role as a young reformer from the Mexican Lutheran Church (ILM) as someone who can “build with one hand in my country…

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…

Rev. Frank Mexon Mngâongâo (wearing red stole), ELCTâs new Youth Coordinator, in a photo from early 2020. Mngâongâo was ordained in Jan. 2020. Photo: ELCT

Tanzania: Youth preaching the Gospel, planting trees

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Frank Mng’ong’o

(LWI) - In 2019, Rev. Frank Mexon Mng’ong’o graduated from Tumaini University Makumira. He was ordained in January 2020 and appointed the youth coordinator for the…