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16 Days: stepping up efforts to prevent GBV A recently published toolbox of resources for implementing gender justice in churches and society forms the centerpiece of a webinar marking the 16
COP28: LWF member churches call for stronger climate ambition and action The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins global leaders at COP28, in Dubai, with a delegation led by young climate activists seeking to amplify th
German President visits Augusta Victoria Hospital German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife visited the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem, as part of their travel to the Middl
RONEL: Church leaders share signs of hope in the Lutheran communion This year’s LWF retreat for newly elected heads of churches offered space to reflect on being a leader in different contexts, and sharing practices
Sunday service in Medan a heartwarming encounter The vibrant GKPI Medan Kota congregation in Indonesia welcomed LWF General Secretary Burghardt on the last Sunday of the church year.
Walking the way of the cross amid Gaza conflict As a four-day ceasefire announced by Israel and Hamas takes effect in Gaza, the pastor of the Lutheran congregation in Jordan reflects on prospects
Strengthening communion relations in Indonesia LWF general secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins leaders of 14 Indonesian Lutheran churches in Tarutung, Sumatra.
Lutheran church leaders join LWF 16 Days Campaign event UN representative underlines critical role of faith communities in the global fight against sexual and gender-based violence, and Lutheran church l
LWF welcomes release of hostages and humanitarian pause between Israel and Hamas LWF welcomes the announcement of an agreement to secure the release of hostages abducted by Hamas on 7 October.
LWF General Secretary visits Indonesian member churches Lutheran World Federation (LWF) general secretary Rev.
LWF welcomes resumption of food aid in Ethiopia The LWF country Representative in Ethiopia welcomes the resumption of food aid, as internal conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions cause human casu
Call for youth-led interfaith harmony projects The LWF has opened applications for proposals of youth-led projects that can be carried out to coincide with World Interfaith Harmony Week in 2024.
