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As a symbol of close ties between the ELCJHL and the LWF a delegation of the GNC/LWF planted an olive tree in Jerusalem. Photo: epd/Debbie Hill

An olive tree that signifies close ties

German National Committee of The Lutheran World Federation visits Jerusalem

(LWI) – In order to symbolize the close ties between Lutheran churches in Germany and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and its partners in Jerusalem, a…

The newly built Paulinum takes up elements of its predecessor, St. Paulâs University Church, which was blown up in 1968 but translates these into a multi-functional building which includes the hall of Leipzig University. Photo: epd/Jens Schulze

“A space where learning and faith can meet”

The Paulinum in Leipzig – auditorium and church under one roof

(LWI) – There have been heated discussions during the past years about whether the Paulinum in Leipzig (Germany) is a church or “only” a hall for University events and…

Paula GÃ¶hre (left) and Tim Sonnemeyer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria welcome their synod's decision to strengthen youth participation. Here they meet with Rebecca LÃ¼hmann of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover at the LWF Twelfth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Hearing the voice of people under 30

Two German church synods decide on more youth participation

(LWI) – Two German member churches of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) – the Evangelical Lutheran Church in…

Large colorful choir crowd singing and dancing at the 500 years commemoration anniversary in Ethiopia. Photo: Tsion Alemayehu

Ethiopian Church Marks Reformation Anniversary, Urging Peace, Love and Equality

Resist temptation to commodify the gospel says LWF President Panti Filibus Musa

(LWI) - The healing mission of the church must remain paramount as it marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, the president of the…

Rev. Carlos A. Duarte preaching at the closing worship of the 2016 synod of IERP. Photo: IERP/Eugenio Albrecht

Tribute to Rev. Carlos Duarte, Pastor President of the Evangelical Church of the River Plate

A committed and caring leader

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has extended its condolences upon the death of Reverend Carlos Alfredo Duarte Voelker, Pastor President of the…

Prague. Protestants in the Czech republic raised half a million Czech crowns for women in the DRC. Photo: Roman Boed, creative commons

Czech Protestants raise 18,000 EUR for rape survivors in DR Congo

Support to Panzi hospital of Dr. Mukwege Foundation

(LWI) - The Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (ECCB), a member church of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF…

A group of LCCN women during the centennial of the church. Photo: LWF/ LCCN/ Felix Samari

Lutheran Church of Christ calls for an end to violence in Nigeria

High victim toll because of attacks on farmers

(LWI) - The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) leadership urges an end to the violence in Nigeria. A communiqué from the…

Herrens Veje is a Danish drama about the many facets of faith and meaning. Johannes Krogh (Lars Mikkelsen) is a dean in the church and a main character in the series. Elisabeth Krogh (Ann Eleonora JÃ¸rgensen) is his wife. Photo: DR1/Tina Harden

Danish television series sparks discussion about faith and Christianity

Approaching ethical discussion through popular culture

(LWI) A new drama series about the church has sparked broader discussion about faith and Christianity in Denmark.

Late last year the Evangelical…

Rev Robert Goyek Daga, in front of the millennium Cathedral that his church is building in the center of Garoua town. Photo: LWF/ C. KÃ¤stner

Diakonia and dialogue for peace

Lutherans in Cameroon face Boko Haram terror and climate change

(LWI) - Members of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon live under the threat of Boko Haram…

LWF president Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa with participants after the joint worship. Photo: LWF/ I. Htun

LWF president urges member churches to stand united in Myanmar

Visits to churches, diakonal work in Myanmar

(LWI) - On his visit to Myanmar, Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa, president of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), called upon the LWF member churches in Myanmar to stand united against the…

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