GENEVA, 7 October 2013 (LWI) – Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge has expressed shock and distress at the latest tragic drownings of migrants seeking to reach the…
Inspiring Young People to Be Change Makers in Society
(LWI) - More than 200 “climate heroes” from 42 countries participated in The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) online game “Journey to Climate Justice” on 26 October. The initiative that…
Call for Meaningful Outcome to Climate Change Negotiations
(LWI) – The official delegation of the Lutheran World Federation to the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC (COP 19) has decided to fast in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable…
(LWI) – The LWF delegation at the COP 19 conference in Warsaw has issued a statement today together with Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus and indigenous spiritual leaders saying that they are fasting together during the conference:
COP 19 Delegation Meets with UN Executive Christiana Figueres
(LWI) – On the initiative of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) delegation to the COP 19 in Warsaw, religious leaders from Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox, Catholic, Muslim and…
Interfaith Fasting Initiative for the Climate Continues
(LWI) – Delegations from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF); the international Catholic climate organization CIDSE and the World Council of Churches (WCC) at COP19 hosted a press…
LWF President Younan: Apply Justice by Accepting “the Other”
(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan joined global religious leaders in signing the historic “Welcoming the Stranger: Affirmations for…
Diaconal Workers Develop Recommendations for Continuing Ministry
(LWI) – Diaconal workers from across Europe have called on churches to promote service and advocacy with and for Roma people that are rooted in inclusive and justice-…
(LWI) – Advocating for the rights of marginalized communities in Bolivia’s remote areas remains an important role of the Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELB), says Rev. Emilio Aslla,…
