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Situated near the border of Strasbourg, France and Kehl, Germany in the Port du Rhin, the Chapelle de la Rencontre requires major interior and exterior work. Photo: Marc Seiwert/UEPAL

France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation

French and German churches express hope for cross-cultural, interreligious encounters

(LWI) - In the spirit of Christian unity, President Christian Albecker of the …

Malagasy Lutheran Church pioneer woman theologian HÃ©lÃ¨ne Ralivao. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID

LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa

A legacy to theological education and leadership development

(LWI) - The legacy of Malagasy Lutheran Church (MLC) pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao will live on through a…

Worship and prayer are integral aspects of LWF assemblies. A Bible study session at the 2017 Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano

Worship planning committee for 2023 Assembly appointed

Creating meaningful connection between spiritual and community life

(LWI) – An International Worship Planning Committee (IWPC) has been appointed to lead preparations for daily worship and prayer life at the…

LWF Council youth delegates hold posters at the launch of the Waking the Giant ecumenical initiative in Geneva. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion

Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia launch reports on progress towards UN’s Agenda 2030

(LWI) - Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia have launched new reports reviewing their countries’ performance toward…

Churches support each other through prayer. Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine P. Valeriano

Japan church leaders meet for online fellowship

Providing a digital space for sharing and praise

(LWI) - The three Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member church leaders in Japan expressed gratitude for the invitation to meet online in June saying how it is “important” to support each…

LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Solidarity with Brazilian church against hate speech

LWF General Secretary sends message of support to IECLB leaders following escalation of violent verbal attacks

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) stands in solidarity with the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in…

At the press conference for the launch of a network of self-help groups for people who lost someone to COVID-19: (from left) Anita Schedel, Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, Antonia Palmer. Photo: EKLB

Germany: Self-help groups support relatives of COVID-19 victims

Bishop Bedford-Strohm: “Healing lies in sharing the grief”

(LWI) – The Leading Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria (EKLB), Heinrich Bedford-Strohm, has…

Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace-Lorraine. Photo: UEPAL

France: Finding the voice of gender justice in Scripture

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace-Lorraine

Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven was growing up in France’s north-eastern region of Alsace-Lorraine on the border with Germany, all children…

The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) President Yonas Dibisa (seated right) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania Presiding Bishop Dr. Fredrick Shoo (center) signed a âLearning and Sharingâ collaboration agreement in July. LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa is seated left.Photo: E.Adolph/ELCT

Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together

Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”

(LWI) - Leaders of the two largest Lutheran churches in Africa signed a joint initiative in July to enhance their missional journey through learning and sharing of experiences in…

Bishop Dr David W. Preus, Vice-President of the LWF, February 1987. Photo: LWF/Emily Demuth

Remembering Bishop Dr David W. Preus

The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)…

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