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News & Resources German church makes groundbreaking decision on gender equality and youth participation From 2025 the synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany will be composed of equal numbers of men and women and ten percent of pe International Women’s Day: Fury, love, curiosity LWF at Commission on the Status of Women LWF is sending a delegation of 32 to attend this year’s meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York. 6 Mar – 17 Mar 2023 LWF at UN Commission on the Status of Women Assembly Study Guide In Communion LWF marks one year of Ukraine response LWF member churches in the region and the LWF humanitarian arm World Service were among the first to respond to the war in Ukraine. Lutherans, Orthodox plan to mark Nicaea anniversary Lutheran and Orthodox theologians meet for the first time since the pandemic and look ahead to the publication of a joint statement on the theme of LWF launches "Seven weeks for peace" lent campaign This lent, the LWF invites Lutheran churches worldwide to pray for peace in seven countries and regions worldwide. "It is difficult to process all that is happening” One year ago, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, causing death, destruction, and massive displacement. LWF grants scholarship for 2023 The LWF has approved more than 120 candidates for its scholarships’ program in theology and diakonia studies in 2023. The majority are youth. Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 … Next page Next › Last page Last » Press Room LWF's latest Press Releases, Media advisories, and other relevant materials for the Media. Learning Platform LWF Learning brings together educational resources and materials, structured by themes, in a clear and accessible way. The tool consists of courses and other resources and training materials that are offered through a variety of platforms. Archives The Archives preserve the institutional memory of the Lutheran World Federation.
German church makes groundbreaking decision on gender equality and youth participation From 2025 the synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany will be composed of equal numbers of men and women and ten percent of pe
LWF at Commission on the Status of Women LWF is sending a delegation of 32 to attend this year’s meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
LWF marks one year of Ukraine response LWF member churches in the region and the LWF humanitarian arm World Service were among the first to respond to the war in Ukraine.
Lutherans, Orthodox plan to mark Nicaea anniversary Lutheran and Orthodox theologians meet for the first time since the pandemic and look ahead to the publication of a joint statement on the theme of
LWF launches "Seven weeks for peace" lent campaign This lent, the LWF invites Lutheran churches worldwide to pray for peace in seven countries and regions worldwide.
"It is difficult to process all that is happening” One year ago, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine, causing death, destruction, and massive displacement.
LWF grants scholarship for 2023 The LWF has approved more than 120 candidates for its scholarships’ program in theology and diakonia studies in 2023. The majority are youth.
Building trust is key for human rights in Africa Participants from member churches and LWF country programs in eight African countries met in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, to share best practices and challe
