A young delegate and a steward from the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in India share how the experience of the Krakow Assembly has shaped their engagement with challenges in their Asian context…

New manual enables participants to conduct training in local context

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a Peace Messenger training manual. A first draft was developed last year and used in September 2017 with…

LWF Council calls for action on number of urgent issues

(LWI) - The governing body of the Lutheran World Federation has highlighted a number of issues that need the urgent attention of churches and the international community. On the…

LWF publishes Annual Report for 2018

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published its 2018 Annual Report. Titled “Freely you have received, freely give,” it records the…

A meeting of Lutheran women leaders looks at ways of transforming patriarchal attitudes and structures

(LWI) - Working together to challenge patriarchal structures and attitudes was at the top of the agenda as participants in a…

Public statements and resolutions from 2019 LWF Council meeting

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council concluded its 2019 meeting with public statements and resolutions on crises related to climate change, the Israeli-…

Youth Council members call for action on climate change, gender justice and participation in church leadership

(LWI) - Young Lutheran ordained and lay leaders from different parts of the globe gathered in Geneva for a Pre-Council meeting…

Youth “effectively contributing to the revival of churches and communities”

(LWI) - The inclusion of young people on all levels is necessary to envision a future of justice and peace. This was the overall agreement shared as The Lutheran…

LWF promotes empowerment through skills and leadership training, access to land and seeds 

(LWI) - Empowering women in the economy and closing gender gaps in the world of work are key to achieving Gender Equality. The Lutheran World…

LWF pledges at Global Refugee Forum

(LWI) - Together with many partners, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is bringing the voice of faith-based organizations to the Global Refugee Forum,…