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Lutherâs short treatise âOn the Freedom of a Christianâ calls believers to love God and serve our neighbors in need. Photo: LWF/M. DÃ¶lker

Freedom of a Christian: a compass for contemporary church

‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need

(LWI) - Luther’s 500-year-old treatise ‘On the Freedom of a Christian’ provides a compass for the churches today as they seek to…

Past, present and future Lutheran women in leadership discuss challenges and progress in breaking barriers to affirm womenâs rights and equality. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay

Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership

International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations

(LWI) - What can be done to break down barriers that prevent women from fulfilling their potential and reaching top leadership…

A group of children in Jonglei state, South Sudan. Photo: ALWS/ Julie Krause

Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan

Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has raised concerns about the situation of children in South Sudan. “South Sudanese children are inadequately protected against…

Aid agencies warn that a decade of conflict and humanitarian crisis threaten to cause âirreversible damageâ in Syria. Photo: LWF/R. Schlott

Aid agencies warn of irreversible damage in Syria

Statement calls on international community to push for end to conflict and step up urgent humanitarian aid

(LWI) - Thirty-five international aid agencies are warning of "irreversible damage” if the growing humanitarian needs in Syria are…

LWFâs delegation to the 65th Commission on the Status of Women brings vital voices of women and girls to ensure a gender just lens on COVID-19 response and recovery. (File photo taken before the start of COVID-19) Photo: Life on Earth photos/Sean Hawkey

Gender-just lens needed for COVID-19 recovery

LWF delegation to bring local faith perspectives to UN’s Commission on the Status of Women

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will be taking part in the 65th session of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women (…

Pastor Miroslav PonjiÄan (back right) with youth and children, preparing for a tree planting activity in the Slovak Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Serbia (SEAVC). Photos: SEAVC

Serbia: Apple trees as a sign of faith and creation

Youth-led climate project contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness

(LWI) – “Even if I knew that the world was to collapse tomorrow, I would still plant an apple tree today.” This hope-filled quote, attributed…

Panelists Marcia Blasi, Elitha Moyo, Tamar Haddad and Liria Preciado at the CSW event on âWomen of Power: Leading together for a better futureâ. Photos: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano; LWF/Albin Hillert; Private; IELCO

Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality

Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls

(LWI) - From ancient Greek mythology to 21st century politics, women's voices have been routinely silenced, suppressed and excluded…

In February 2019, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge paid a pastoral visit to the ELCT, hosted by Presiding Bishop Dr Fredrick Shoo. The LWF delegation and other ELCT leaders worshipped at the Gezaulole parish in the Northern Diocese. Photo: ELCT

LWF offers condolences to church and people of Tanzania following President Magufuli’s death

Junge encourages church to continue efforts to curb spread of COVID-19

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has offered condolences and prayers to the people and church in Tanzania following the death of President John Magufuli…

Rev. Charlotte Frycklund serves as the Church of Swedenâs âinternet priest.â Photo by: Argument/Pierre Eriksson

Sweden: Internet pastor engages faith seekers online

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Charlotte Frycklund

(LWI) - Known as the “internet priest” Rev. Charlotte Frycklund spends her days and evenings on the Church of Sweden’s (CoS) social media…

Praying at the church of San Lucas of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia, a congregation in the southern areas of BogotÃ¡. (Before COVID-19) . Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer

On the first anniversary of pandemic, Christian churches and organizations pray for healing and hope

(LWI) - One year on from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Christian churches and ecumenical organizations across the world are coming…

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