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LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge at the LWFâs Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, in 2017. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF General Secretary announces he will step down in 2021

"Junge has personified LWF's passion for the church and for the world"

(LWI) – LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge announced today that he will be stepping down from his position on 31 October 2021, three years before his term ends…

LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert

LWF President: “Be witnesses of radical hope”

Grateful for churches carrying “each other’s burdens” and providing support during pandemic

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has urged all member churches to be witnesses of “radical…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission

In his report to Council, the General Secretary says LWF is stable and well-positioned to face post-pandemic period

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge has highlighted the agility and…

As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context? Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson

Digital Worship and Sacramental Life in a Time of Pandemic

A liturgical criterion

As we consider how best to organize and structure worship in a time of pandemic, a guiding question is one that applies to every situation: does the liturgy translate the Gospel for this moment, in this context?…

By keeping social distance and âholding back from unnecessary contact, we are able to show our love and concern for those who are most vulnerable. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay

COVID-19: Love and self-discipline needed to protect the vulnerable

LWF leaders send letter to member churches offering prayers, support, and encouragement

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

Chapel of Genevaâs Ecumenical Center. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COVID-19: Being fully the church in times of Coronavirus

Lutheran leaders urge all churches to support laws and regulations that “promote and protect life”

(LWI) - As restrictions to contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak spread to countries around the globe, Lutheran World…

Participants of the LWFs 19th International Seminar for pastors held at the LWF Center Wittenberg in March 2019 connect via video conference. Photo: Michael Grimmsmann

COVID-19: Encouraging each other in a time of need

Wittenberg Seminar participants connect online during pandemic

(LWI) – "We started as a WhatsApp group because we wanted to stay in touch across continents," says Damaris Grimmsmann (…

Supplies of hand sanitizers, masks and other hygiene products ready for distribution by volunteers of the Eternal Life Lutheran Church in Hong Kong. Photo: ELCHK

COVID-19: Health and faith partnership to promote factual information and reduce fear

LWF welcomes a WHO guide on religious leaders’ critical role in slowing the pandemic

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) welcomes a recent guide by the …

The Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope began an initiative to pray for 40 days for 40 churches via video messages. Photo: David ABDALAH (ILFE)

COVID-19: 40 days of prayers for 40 churches

Nicaragua Church shares video prayers during quarantine to strengthen unity

(LWI) - When churches are unable to meet in-person for worship to help contain the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic,…

Womenâs support groups and helplines are reporting an alarming increase in the numbers of calls they have received since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in many countries of the world. Photo: Mattia Ascenzo

COVID-19: Churches in frontline against ‘silent pandemic’

Religious leaders urged to take strong stand against increase in domestic violence under lockdown

(LWI) - As new data emerges about an increase in domestic violence since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease, the Lutheran World…

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