In the midst of escaping conflict, navigating uncertainty, and coping with the absence of familiar social networks during emergencies, the mental well-being of refugees is frequently overlooked. LWF provides support to host communities and…
LWF is deeply concerned about escalating violence and conflict in the Holy Land and calls on leaders in Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint, ensure the safety and security of civilians, and work urgently for peaceful…
In this Voices from the Communion, Presiding Bishop Tamás Fabiny shares insights from the Budapest Assembly in the 1980s, to the recent global gathering of churches in Krakow, Poland.
The Augusta Victoria Hospital has received vital funding from the United States Government but the hospital continues to struggle with financial stability due to delayed payments from the Palestinian Authority.
The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spirituality, service and public witness through which that identity is expressed…
In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…
Religious leaders from many Christian churches pray together and receive seeds from young people to symbolize the need to nurture seeds of reconciliation and unity.
In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly, condemned the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and expressed shock at churches that “abuse their authority to justify aggression.”
Young Lutherans will join the LWF General Secretary, Pope Francis and a host of other Christian leaders for a prayer vigil in the Vatican organized by the ecumenical Taizé community