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WÃ¼rttemberg Bishop Dr Frank O. July is installed as the new chairperson of the German National Committee, in Hanover, Germany. Photo: GNC

LWF welcomes Bishop July’s election as chairperson of the German National Committee

LWF President Musa calls for continuous cooperation to promote global peace and reconciliation

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa has welcomed today’s election of Württemberg Bishop…

The CCME and CEC representatives presented the Christmas statement to First Vice-President of the European Parliament Mairead McGuinness in Brussels. Photo: CEC/Naveen Qayyum

European church leaders call for welcome of migrants in Christmas statement

LWF Vice-Presidents endorse document reaffirming asylum policy principles that protect human life

(LWI) - The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) has issued a statement calling on political…

Part of the LWF delegation to COP24 in Katowice, Poland. Back row L-R: Sindri Geir Oskarsson, Helena Merle Funk, Wylie Cook, Romario Dohmann. Front row L-R Pranita Biswasi, Gloria Marthalena Samosir, Khulekani Magwaza. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey

Climate change destroys livelihoods and ecosystems, LWF delegates remind world leaders

Seven young people bring the Lutheran communion experience to COP 24

(LWI) -The planet’s future lies in the balance as world leaders, civil society and climate activists meet in Katowice, a coal mining town in Poland, to figure out how to…

A nativity scene decorates a wall outside a church in BogotÃ¡, Colombia. Photo: courtesy of Albin Hillert

2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid”

Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others

(LWI) - The good news of yet another season of celebrating the birth of Jesus should inspire Christians to be more committed to serving humanity even when confronted with fear…

LWF COP 24 delegate, Mr Khulekani Magwazah, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa, speaks at one of the conference events in Katowice, Poland. Photo: LWF/Sean Hawkey

A strong basis to implement climate agreement but the poor have been left behind

LWF Youth Secretary says COP 24 outcome lacks commitment to the most marginalized

(LWI) - Negotiations at the United Nations (UN) climate conference in Katowice, Poland, have resulted in guidelines that “provide a strong basis to…

Young pilgrims gather in Taize to share their faith and advocate for environmental protection. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope

LWF General Secretary sends message to young people at European Encounter in Madrid

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary has invited young people to be builders of a new world order marked by hospitality and Christian…

A peace dove and flowers at a monument in Amsterdam. Photo courtesy of Albin Hillert

LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’

General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is inviting its member churches to pursue peace with determination in 2019.

In his New Year Message to the…

LWF Vice-President Rev. Huberto Kirchheim, during the 1998 LWF Council meeting in Geneva. Photo: LWF/C. RothenbÃ¼hler

Tribute to former LWF Vice-President Huberto Kirchheim (1938-2019)

Brazilian church leader was dedicated to the ecumenical movement

(LWI) – Brazilian church leader Rev. Huberto Kirchheim, former Vice-President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), died on 14 January at the age of 80.

Kirchheim…

Bhagwati Tamang lays bricks in Jogimara village in central Nepal after the devastating earthquake of April 2015. Following the disaster, the LWF worked jointly with Islamic Relief Worldwide and other partners to provide shelter in remote villages where thousands lost homes and livelihoods. Photo: Paul Jeffrey/ACT

LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations

World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values

(LWI) - A broad-based interfaith group mandated to work on human rights, sustainable development, peace and security issues has pledged its support to the United…

Visiting LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge and his team join EECMY church leaders in a meeting with members of the Hundedo self-help group in Hadiya, on 31 January. All photos: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ethiopia: Symbols of Hope help rebuild lives of young people

LWF General Secretary thanks EECMY for its holistic ministry

(LWI) - In south central Ethiopia, the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) and the…

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