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A woman leads the procession into the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Jerusalem, for the ordination service for Sally Azar of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land, on 22 January 2023. The LWF voiced deep concern about the siituations of Christians in the Holy Land. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land

In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the international community and the Government of Israel to respect and ensure access to…

Council members vote on LWF decisions. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

LWF Council Actions

Changes in Departments, Welcome to New Member Churches

(LWI) – The Council of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) concluded its meeting in Medan, Indonesia, with decisions on ecumenical dialogues, finance and the work of the respective…

A child receiving dialysis at Augusta Victoria Hospital, East Jerusalem. The presence of a parent for treatment is one of the key demands of the LWF. Photo: Atta Jabr

LWF and partners advocate for Palestinian children’s access to health care

Security checks delay treatment and hinder parental accompaniment

(LWI) - Insufficient health care, limited access to specialized treatment, security checks delaying treatment or hindering the accompaniment of a parent: Palestinian…

The LWF Council votes for the Thirteenth Assembly to take place in Krakow, Poland. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Call for proposals: LWF Assembly logo and visual identity

One body, one spirit, one hope

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation has put out a call for proposals to develop the Thirteenth LWF Assembly logo and visual identity. The meeting of the highest LWF decision-making body takes place in…

Rihab George, senior nurse in the outpatient unit of the Augusta Victoria Hospital, disconnects a bag of antibiotics from a child patient. The hospital offers specialized treatment to Palestinians which is not available to them elsewhere. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

LWF calls for health care without discrimination for Palestinians in Gaza

LWF representative: Medical permit to leave Gaza “nearly impossible”

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is again raising the alarm on the difficult health care situation for Palestinians living in the Gaza strip. LWF has signed…