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Ukraine: 2 years of “overwhelming solidarity” As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the LWF affirms its continued humanitarian response, and the global solidarity of its churches and oth
Statement: Protect civilians, address humanitarian needs in Ukraine LWF and other NGOs call for a stop f the attacks on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure
Lutherans and Pentecostals: A beautiful story of mutual learning Shedding old stereotypes while learning to trust and listen to other Christians’ stories: Jean-Daniel Plüss takes us inside the first international
Open call: 2024 Peace Messengers training for youth Youth in LWF’s member churches are invited to apply for the 2024 Peace Messengers training program.
Brazil: A children’s calendar for Lent A new Lent calendar of the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil invites children to discover their Christian faith.
LWF learning platform offers a variety of training resources A new online platform offers a variety of training materials and resources in theology, diakonia, and leadership and other thematic areas of LWF’s
“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?
A way out of poverty for communities in Burundi Meet Musa and Esperance, two farmers in Burundi’s poorest province Cankuzo.
Germany: “Spreading faith through song” The first Protestant hymnbooks were printed in Germany 500 years ago, and thousands of editions were to follow.
Youth lead interfaith activities to promote peacebuilding From seminars and peace marches to environmental clean-ups, young Lutherans are joining hands with youth from other faith communities to promote pe
