The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spirituality, service and public witness through which that identity is expressed…

Lutheran churches mark the Reformation anniversary in diverse contexts

(LWI) – Reformation Day, 31 October, commemorates the occasion in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg…

Churches encouraged to test prototype collection of 80 songs from all LWF regions

(LWI) – To mark the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s first hymnal, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published a prototype of the upcoming …

Theological Education and Formation steering group sets priorities for 2025-2027

(LWI) – Leaders of theological institutions among The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide have set networking priorities for the coming…