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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
LWF welcomes new WCC General Secretary LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt congratulates WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Jerry Pillay upon his installation today.
Maps, multi-ethnic origins and movement of the Spirit Church planter, Christian blogger and interfaith pioneer in his native Malaysia were among the most formative experiences for Rev.
Uganda-South Sudan: Orientation for a safe return LWF has set up a cross-border project between northern Uganda and South Sudan, to provide information and bridge return-related insecurities for re
Peru: Church calls for resignation of nation’s president In an open letter, in response to the ongoing political protests and unrest in Peru, Pastor President Rev.
Encouraging examples for climate action by young people LWF invites proposals for small-scale youth-led climate projects in its member churches.
