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LWF calls for communicators for Krakow assembly LWF is looking for experienced communicators to support the global communication team at the LWF assembly in Krakow, and to share the life of the a
Cameroon: A messenger of peace at home and abroad Clémence Madara of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon became a Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Peace Messenger and eventually, one of
Mexico: Fire in migration center was “a predicted tragedy” The Mexican Lutheran Church reiterated its criticism of migration authorities after a fire in a migration center caused the death of at least 40 pe
Invitation to Krakow: Launch of Assembly Study Guide Join us on an adventure leading up to the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow in September: that’s the invitation from the authors and editors of a n
Ukraine: Joint prayer for peace with German bishop during Odessa visit During a solidarity visit to Odessa, Ukraine, VELKD leading bishop Ralf Meister said: “Together, we long for a world in which peace and justice no
European churches: credible hope in midst of crises How to find ways of being church and bringing hope amid crises including the Ukraine conflict, an urgent climate crisis and a mental health pandemi
Building resilience in Asia In Asia, LWF works with marginalized communities in remote areas, prone to natural disaster and political instability.
Christians across the globe pray for peace A global prayer for peace on 22 March brought together Christians of many denominations to pray and witness to peace and hope amid conflict.
LWF’s Maria Immonen to receive honorary doctorate Maria Immonen, the director of LWF World service, will be conferred an honorary Doctor of Theology by the University of Helsinki in June.
Rwanda: Stepping up theological training of evangelists and pastors Church growth and stricter government regulations regarding the training of pastors are reasons for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda to prioritize the
