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Rev. Anne Burghardt at work in the Consistory of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader

Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background

(LWI) - The headquarters of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran…

COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice

Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed

(LWI) – The UN climate conference COP26 enters into its decisive phase this week. Leaders from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches worldwide and their…

Christmas lights. Photo: Tamara Gore/Unsplash

A singing communion in Advent 2021

LWF member churches, country programs to share Advent hymns for the fourth time

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches expectantly await the coming of Christ this Advent in music and worship with a 27-day-video…

Worship in an EECMY congregation. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace

General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed the communion’s “deep concern” over the recent developments in Ethiopia and “solidarity with our…

Delegation observes flood site at Mekane Yesus Seminary. All Photos: Refilwe Mofulatsi/LUCSA, Zacharia Osanga/ELCT

Strengthening communion relations in Africa

Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa

(LWI) - An extended Lutheran Council in Africa (LUCA) consultation held by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on…

Provision of safe and secure water sources for marginalized communities is part of the joint collaboration between LWF Nepal and the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church in the eastern part of the country. Photo: LWF Nepal

Stronger together for the sake of people in need

LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration

(LWI) – Representatives of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches and country programs from the Middle East, Asia and Africa have…

A contemporary crucifix on the altar of the chapel in the Estonian churchâs Institute of Theology in Tallinn. All Photos: LWF/A. Hillert

Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology

Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn

(LWI) - Walking into the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Institute of…

United Nations Secretary-General AntÃ³nio Guterres addresses COP26 delegates during a UN High-Level Event for Global Climate Action â âRacing to a Better Worldâ â at COP26. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver”

Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities

(LWI) – Current negotiation texts at the UN climate conference COP26 are failing in vital points. As COP26 draws to a close, The Lutheran World…

Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Worldwide (LELCW)

Church Name

Latvijas Evaņģēliski luteriskā Baznīca pasaulē (LELBP / LELBPasaulē)
Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church Worldwide (LELCW)
Lettische Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche Weltweit (LELKW)
Église évangélique luthérienne lettone mondiale (EELLM)
Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Letona en el mundo (IELL-M)

Affiliations

Conference of European Churches & World Council of Churches

Glasgow hosted the UN climate conference COP26, where world leaders gathered to negotiate a response to the ongoing climate crisis and emergency. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Faith leaders: More must be done to achieve climate justice after COP26

“We will continue to care for creation, work for climate justice, and stand with the most vulnerable”

(LWI) – After two intense weeks of negotiations, civil society action, discussion and prayer, COP26 has come to an end. ACT Alliance and…

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