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Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
Astrid Kleist installed as new leader of LWF German National Committee Former LWF Vice-President Astrid Kleist was installed as the new leader of the GNC/LWF last weekend, in a festive service in Wittenberg.
Two decades of service to Lutherans worldwide and in Germany The GNC/LWF General Secretary, Norbert Denecke, is retiring after more than 20 years of service.
Together for Creation and ecumenical relations LWF Vice-President and head of the LWF German National Committee, Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum Schmidt, recently traveled to Rome for meetings with Ecu
Austria: Foot washing as a symbol of service and unity In Graz, Austria, Lutherans and ecumenical partners revive a biblical tradition by washing the public's feet on Maundy Thursday, symbolizing humili
LWF calls for stronger protection of migrants and their rights Strengthen protection of all migrants, safeguard their human rights and be accountable to humanitarian principles, LWF urges international communit
Russia: Being a small church in a large country The Assistant Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia, Rev.
“As much as you need” campaign during Lent “God’s creation is threatened,” said the Leading Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, in her c
Being credible witnesses in church and society What tasks and actions arise for the LWF member churches from the message and other results of the Thirteenth Assembly?