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COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice

Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed

(LWI) – The UN climate conference COP26 enters into its decisive phase this week. Leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide and their…

Christmas lights. Photo: Tamara Gore/Unsplash

A singing communion in Advent 2021

LWF member churches, country programs to share Advent hymns for the fourth time

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches expectantly await the coming of Christ this Advent in music and worship with a 27-day-video…

Worship in an EECMY congregation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace

General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed the communion’s “deep concern” over the recent developments in Ethiopia and “solidarity with our…

Delegation observes flood site at Mekane Yesus Seminary. All Photos: Refilwe Mofulatsi/LUCSA, Zacharia Osanga/ELCT

Strengthening communion relations in Africa

Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa

(LWI) - An extended Lutheran Council in Africa (LUCA) consultation held by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on…

Provision of safe and secure water sources for marginalized communities is part of the joint collaboration between LWF Nepal and the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church in the eastern part of the country. Photo: LWF Nepal

Stronger together for the sake of people in need

LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration

(LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches and country programs from the Middle East, Asia and Africa have…

A contemporary crucifix on the altar of the chapel in the Estonian churchâs Institute of Theology in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology

Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn

(LWI) - Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of…

United Nations Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres addresses COP26 delegates during a UN High-Level Event for Global Climate Action â âRacing to a Better Worldâ â at COP26. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver”

Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) – Current negotiation texts at the UN climate conference COP26 are failing in vital points. As COP26 draws to a close, The Lutheran World…

Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity”

LWF scholar Rafael van Ommeren talks about being church in a multi-denominational and multi-religious setting

(LWI) – Lutheran identity was the discussion topic at the October meeting of students pursuing theological studies through…

COP26 has concluded, but the LWF will continue to advocate for climate and intergenerational justice and creation care. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results”

Advocacy and actions for climate justice continue

(LWI) – While there have been some…

Caring for the âSilence Gardenâ at Augustanahof, a former church building turned into residential apartments, as part of the diaconal work of the Lutheran Church in Amsterdam. Photo: Lutheran Diaconie

Netherlands: Investing in communities to be “carriers of sustainable diakonia”

Hanne Wilzing shares the story of a repurposed church building in Amsterdam

(LWI) – When church attendance and resources decline as neighborhoods change, there is the temptation to shut down and become withdrawn,” says Mr Hanne Wilzing,…