The Lutheran World Federation
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A global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition, living and working together for a just, peaceful, and reconciled world. Striving to put our faith into action through humanitarian and development work, advocacy, shared witness, and dialogue.
LWF leaders express concern over recent actions and statements by U.S. government, urging it to respect the rights and dignity of people in Greenland.
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Statement: Respect rights and dignity of people in Greenland
LWF statement urges U.S. to exercise “restraint, respect and dialogue” in engaging with people of Greenland (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling on the United States of America to ex...
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January 20, 2026 at 10:30 AM
LWF leaders express concern over recent actions and statements by U.S. government, urging it to respect the rights and dignity of people in Greenland.
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The LWF congratulates Catherine Musau, the first woman to be elected bishop in Kenyan Lutheran church. Join us in our prayers for her and her church. 🙏
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LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau
Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has extended congratulations to Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau, the first woman to be ...
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January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The LWF congratulates Catherine Musau, the first woman to be elected bishop in Kenyan Lutheran church. Join us in our prayers for her and her church. 🙏
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2025 saw the first ever National Men’s Assembly in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana, focussing on the active involvement of men in the life of the church.
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A milestone for men in Guyana church
First National Men’s Assembly provided space to strengthen commitment to ministry (LWI) - 2025 has been a significant year in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana (ELCG). The first ever National ...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
2025 saw the first ever National Men’s Assembly in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Guyana, focussing on the active involvement of men in the life of the church.
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Looking back on 2025 ✨
The United Nations climate summit COP30, took place in Belém, Brazil in November. Delegates from the LWF were there to raise their voices and call for action.
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The United Nations climate summit COP30, took place in Belém, Brazil in November. Delegates from the LWF were there to raise their voices and call for action.
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Witnessing for climate justice at COP30
LWF delegates call for accountability, courage, and shared responsibility The United Nations (UN) climate summit COP30, taking place in Belém, Brazil from 10-21 November has reached its halfway mark, ...
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January 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Looking back on 2025 ✨
The United Nations climate summit COP30, took place in Belém, Brazil in November. Delegates from the LWF were there to raise their voices and call for action.
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The United Nations climate summit COP30, took place in Belém, Brazil in November. Delegates from the LWF were there to raise their voices and call for action.
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Looking back on 2025 ✨
Early in 2025, the LWF, UNHCR, and local partners announced the opening of underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine, ensuring safe in-person learning for more than 3,000 children whose schools have been destroyed by the war.
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Early in 2025, the LWF, UNHCR, and local partners announced the opening of underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine, ensuring safe in-person learning for more than 3,000 children whose schools have been destroyed by the war.
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LWF and UNHCR open underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine
"A chance to save a generation” (LWI) – “It’s so exciting! I haven’t been in school for so long. I haven’t seen my friends for so long. I really like seeing my teachers!” For three years, 14-year-old ...
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December 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Early in 2025, the LWF, UNHCR, and local partners announced the opening of underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine, ensuring safe in-person learning for more than 3,000 children whose schools have been destroyed by the war.
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Early in 2025, the LWF, UNHCR, and local partners announced the opening of underground schools in Kharkiv, Ukraine, ensuring safe in-person learning for more than 3,000 children whose schools have been destroyed by the war.
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Looking back on 2025 ✨
In May, Lutheran churches in Taiwan hosted the LWF Global Mission Consultation, building on the landmark "Mission in Context: Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment", published in 2004. 🌏
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In May, Lutheran churches in Taiwan hosted the LWF Global Mission Consultation, building on the landmark "Mission in Context: Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment", published in 2004. 🌏
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Taiwan churches to host Global Mission Consultation
The meeting at China Lutheran seminary will launch a communion-wide renewal of mission in the modern world (LWI) - The Lutheran churches in Taiwan will be hosting a Global Mission Consultation of the ...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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In May, Lutheran churches in Taiwan hosted the LWF Global Mission Consultation, building on the landmark "Mission in Context: Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment", published in 2004. 🌏
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In May, Lutheran churches in Taiwan hosted the LWF Global Mission Consultation, building on the landmark "Mission in Context: Transformation, Reconciliation, Empowerment", published in 2004. 🌏
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Looking back on 2025 ✨
In March, the LWF held the first leadership seminar for general secretaries in the Africa region. More than 30 participants came together to enance their leadership skills and make stronger connections throughout the communion. 🤝
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In March, the LWF held the first leadership seminar for general secretaries in the Africa region. More than 30 participants came together to enance their leadership skills and make stronger connections throughout the communion. 🤝
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Africa: First leadership seminar for general secretaries
Strengthening communion relations, governance responsibilities and collaboration (LWI) - – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is holding a first Leadership Seminar for General Secretaries in the Afri...
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December 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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In March, the LWF held the first leadership seminar for general secretaries in the Africa region. More than 30 participants came together to enance their leadership skills and make stronger connections throughout the communion. 🤝
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In March, the LWF held the first leadership seminar for general secretaries in the Africa region. More than 30 participants came together to enance their leadership skills and make stronger connections throughout the communion. 🤝
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"We must be the light for each other" 🌟 In his Christmas message, LWF President Henrik Stubkjær recalls a recent visit to Bethlehem and reflects on call to hope which lies at the heart of the Nativity story.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:53 AM
"We must be the light for each other" 🌟 In his Christmas message, LWF President Henrik Stubkjær recalls a recent visit to Bethlehem and reflects on call to hope which lies at the heart of the Nativity story.
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We “unequivocally reject antisemitism and this violence directed against people gathered for worship and religious celebrations,” said LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær and LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt in a statement. 🙏
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LWF condemns attack against Jewish community in Australia
We must always “choose peace over hatred” (LWI) - A violent attack on 14 December targeted Jewish people gathered for Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, killing fifteen people. T...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We “unequivocally reject antisemitism and this violence directed against people gathered for worship and religious celebrations,” said LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær and LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt in a statement. 🙏
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Men and boys must be active allies in combatting both online and offline abuse. Four advocates share their stories at the close of the 16 days of advocacy to end online violence against women and girls.
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16 Days: United in the fight against digital violence
Churches reflect on urgent need for men and boys to be allies in the work to end online and offline gender-based violence (LWI) - Rapid advances in digital technology have created “a safe space for ge...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Men and boys must be active allies in combatting both online and offline abuse. Four advocates share their stories at the close of the 16 days of advocacy to end online violence against women and girls.
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Members of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) were part of a nationwide women’s protest which led the South African government to declare femicide and gender-based violence as “a national disaster.”
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Lutherans in Southern Africa join action to end gender-based violence
LUCSA Executive Secretary shares her survivor story as South Africa declares a ‘national disaster’ (LWI) - Members of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) were part of a nationwide women’...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Members of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA) were part of a nationwide women’s protest which led the South African government to declare femicide and gender-based violence as “a national disaster.”
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Preparations for the Fourteenth LWF Assembly are already underway in Augsburg.
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Augsburg 2030: LWF launches preparations for Fourteenth Assembly
Historic Reformation city will be venue of LWF's Assembly, marking 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has begun preparations for its Fourteenth Assemb...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Preparations for the Fourteenth LWF Assembly are already underway in Augsburg.
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As Advent begins, we are sharing messages of faith from across the Lutheran communion. 🕯️
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LWF 2025 Advent calendar: Messages of Faith
Daily messages of encouragement from across the Lutheran communion (LWI) – Faith is the focus of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Advent calendar in 2025, with people from around the communion shar...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As Advent begins, we are sharing messages of faith from across the Lutheran communion. 🕯️
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Our prayer for you this week. 🙏
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Our prayer for you this week. 🙏
Lutheran World Federation delegates to COP30 gather around a tree they have planted outside the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil. The LWF has been present in Bélem, advocating for action for climate justice.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Lutheran World Federation delegates to COP30 gather around a tree they have planted outside the Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil. The LWF has been present in Bélem, advocating for action for climate justice.
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Women leaders from Lutheran churches across Africa gathered in Namibia, for a four-day workshop to reflect, connect, and create pathways for inclusive diakonia.
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Namibia: Weaving wisdom into diaconal action across Africa
A four-day workshop in northern Namibia equips women with skills to provide transformative leadership and service (LWI) - Women from Lutheran churches in nine countries across the African continent ha...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Women leaders from Lutheran churches across Africa gathered in Namibia, for a four-day workshop to reflect, connect, and create pathways for inclusive diakonia.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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As the UN climate summit COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, LWF delegates hear testimonies of local communities as part of their leadership development and climate advocacy.
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Connecting local context to global climate negotiations
At COP30, faith voices rise for hope, justice, and solidarity In Brazil, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is …
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November 14, 2025 at 6:55 AM
As the UN climate summit COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, LWF delegates hear testimonies of local communities as part of their leadership development and climate advocacy.
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The LWF member churches in Indonesia celebrate 25 years of sharing faith, witness and service in the spirit of Reformation.
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Indonesia: Lutherans celebrate 25 years of joint witness and service
Reformation Day events affirm commitment to inclusivity, justice and interfaith harmony (LWI) - Lutherans in Indonesia dedicated this year’s Reformation Day events to celebrate the vibrant witness and...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The LWF member churches in Indonesia celebrate 25 years of sharing faith, witness and service in the spirit of Reformation.
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Recently the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order was held in Egypt marking 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.
"We cannot create unity ourselves; God is the source of unity."
Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary
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"We cannot create unity ourselves; God is the source of unity."
Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary
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Christians must make God’s unity and reconciliation visible
LWF General Secretary Burghardt reflects on Christian unity at close of Sixth Faith and Order Conference in Egypt (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt said th...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Recently the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order was held in Egypt marking 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea.
"We cannot create unity ourselves; God is the source of unity."
Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary
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"We cannot create unity ourselves; God is the source of unity."
Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary
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Edward Aníbal Sandoval joined a jewelry-making workshop in Bogotá, as part of a project led by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia (IELCO) with support from the LWF. He is deaf and was dreaming of finding a community that believes in his potential and values his contributions.
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Colombia: empowering people with disabilities builds a stronger community
Lutheran church offers skills’ training in handicrafts, theater, sign language (LWI) – When 32-year-old Edward Aníbal Sandoval first joined a jewelry-making workshop in Colombia’s capital Bogotá, his ...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Edward Aníbal Sandoval joined a jewelry-making workshop in Bogotá, as part of a project led by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia (IELCO) with support from the LWF. He is deaf and was dreaming of finding a community that believes in his potential and values his contributions.
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As Lutheran churches around the world prepare to mark Reformation Day on 31 October, women pastors and theologians reflected on the role of some of their “foremothers in the faith” from that historical period who paved the way for today’s gender justice movement.
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Women preachers inspired by Reformation pioneers
‘Voices from the pulpit’ webinar highlights foremothers who paved the way for today’s gender justice movement (LWI) - As Lutheran churches around the world prepare to mark Reformation Day on 31 Octobe...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
As Lutheran churches around the world prepare to mark Reformation Day on 31 October, women pastors and theologians reflected on the role of some of their “foremothers in the faith” from that historical period who paved the way for today’s gender justice movement.
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Together with our partners we hosted an annual training that offers advocacy tools and support to fight for gender justice and equality.
October 22, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Together with our partners we hosted an annual training that offers advocacy tools and support to fight for gender justice and equality.
🌡️ In a region where temperatures can soar up to 44°C, installation of solar panels has cut a congregation’s electricity bill by 80 percent while keeping their buildings safe and cool.
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Faith communities share best practices for reducing carbon emissions
New LWF publication documents local initiatives on sustainable energy innovations (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released a new publication,…
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October 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌡️ In a region where temperatures can soar up to 44°C, installation of solar panels has cut a congregation’s electricity bill by 80 percent while keeping their buildings safe and cool.
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Leaders of Lutheran and Orthodox churches in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden urge immediate stop of forcible transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia, denounce violation of international humanitarian law and urge return and reunification with families.
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Nordic bishops appeal for return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children
Joint statement by Lutheran and Orthodox church leaders following a visit to Ukraine (LWI) – Leaders of Lutheran and Orthodox churches in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have denounced th...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Leaders of Lutheran and Orthodox churches in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden urge immediate stop of forcible transfer of thousands of Ukrainian children to Russia, denounce violation of international humanitarian law and urge return and reunification with families.
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