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Rev. Joann Conroy, an Oglala Sioux woman, explains how the church might learn to care for creation from Indigenous people around the world. Photo: ELCA

USA: Creation care requires Indigenous voices

Voices from the Communion: Native American, Rev. Joann Conroy says “those who live Creation” can teach the church

(LWI) - Her grandmother gave her a Sioux name, Winyan Wakan, in Sioux language meaning Holy Woman.…

Presiding Bishop MJH Ubane passed away 28 January. Photo: ELCSA

Remembering South African Bishop Ubane who stood for dignity, equality

LWF’s condolences and prayers to Lutheran church in South Africa

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has sent condolences to the Evangelical Lutheran…

Participants at the Being Lutheran webinar believe the experience of digitally-mediated worship is âchanging who we will be in the future.â Photo: Congerdesign via Pixabay

Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church

Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities

(LWI) - How did churches respond to the sudden restrictions provoked by the COVID-19 pandemic? One year on, how are they coping…

The LWF National Committee in Indonesia installed an internet satellite tower on the properties of four Lutheran churches in remote areas to assist online learning. Church pictured is HKBP. Photo: by Andi Gultom/KNLWF.

Indonesian churches enable online learning in rural areas

LWF National Committee in Indonesia builds towers for internet access

(LWI) - "The internet is for learning for the sake of increasing knowledge and skills, yet many have been left without access during the pandemic,” said the Lutheran…

LWF country representative Sophie Gebreyes and EECMY-DASSC staff Desta Hadera (right) meet Eritrean refugees in an EECMY church in Mekelle. Photo: LWF/C. Masanga

Ethiopia: Stories of flight and loss from Tigray

LWF and partners to start humanitarian response

(LWI) - From everyday life into chaos: For the people affected by the recent conflict in Ethiopia, life as they knew it ended abruptly with the military offensive in the Tigray region. Even…

LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Martin Junge (left) and President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photos: LWF/S. Gallay and LWF/Albin Hillert

Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion”

LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge have…

Rev. Frank Mexon Mngâongâo (wearing red stole), ELCTâs new Youth Coordinator, in a photo from early 2020. Mngâongâo was ordained in Jan. 2020. Photo: ELCT

Tanzania: Youth preaching the Gospel, planting trees

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Frank Mng’ong’o

(LWI) - In 2019, Rev. Frank Mexon Mng’ong’o graduated from Tumaini University Makumira. He was ordained in January 2020 and appointed the youth coordinator for the…

In one of its COVID-19 response activities, the Cuban Lutheran church organized a community lunch for 320 people including members of the congregations of Cristo Vive, Cristo Redentor, Nuestro Salvador and Aposento Alto. Photo: IEU-SL

COVID-19: Cuban Lutheran church extends food and psychosocial aid

Assistance from the LWF reaches a growing number of people in need

(LWI) – When the United Evangelical Church in Cuba Lutheran Synod (IEU-SL) assessed categories of…

Evangelical Church of the River Plate Vice President Karina Arntzen. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht

Argentina: "I’m convinced that dialogue is always the solution”

Voices from the Communion: Ms. Karina Arntzen

(LWI) - The daughter of a Yerba Mate tree farmer and a primary school teacher, Attorney Karina Arntzen is the first layperson to serve as vice president of the…

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…

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