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.
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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The LWF welcomes the Gaza peace agreement as a vital step toward ending violence and suffering, urging faithful implementation and continued global commitment to lasting peace.
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LWF welcomes Gaza peace agreement
Call for sustained international engagement to secure lasting peace (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has welcomed the announcement of the Gaza peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, desc...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The LWF welcomes the Gaza peace agreement as a vital step toward ending violence and suffering, urging faithful implementation and continued global commitment to lasting peace.
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Veronica Pålsson of the Church of Sweden speaks at a Lutheran World Federation European Church Leadership Consultation taking place in Latvia, gathering some 80 church leaders from Central Western Europe, Central Eastern Europe, and the Nordic Regions.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Veronica Pålsson of the Church of Sweden speaks at a Lutheran World Federation European Church Leadership Consultation taking place in Latvia, gathering some 80 church leaders from Central Western Europe, Central Eastern Europe, and the Nordic Regions.
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The LWF’s Regional Secretary for Europe, Rev. Dr Ireneusz Lukas noted that the church leaders are gathering at a key moment as the global communion of churches begins its preparations for the Fourteenth LWF Assembly which will be held in Augsburg, Germany in 2030.
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Embodying hope: European Church Leadership Consultation
Church leaders from across Europe gather in Riga to begin journey towards next LWF Assembly in Augsburg in 2030 (LWI) - Lutheran church leaders from across the European continent are gathering in the ...
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October 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The LWF’s Regional Secretary for Europe, Rev. Dr Ireneusz Lukas noted that the church leaders are gathering at a key moment as the global communion of churches begins its preparations for the Fourteenth LWF Assembly which will be held in Augsburg, Germany in 2030.
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LWF welcomes the announcement that Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and will be the first woman to hold the office.
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📸: Archbishop of Canterbury
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📸: Archbishop of Canterbury
October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
LWF welcomes the announcement that Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally will be the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury and will be the first woman to hold the office.
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📸: Archbishop of Canterbury
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📸: Archbishop of Canterbury
We are working with our partners to expand our reach, better share what we know, and help people in crisis around the world.
LWF World Service 🤝 FinnChurch Aid
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FinnChurch Aid and LWF sign Letter of Intent
Enhance cooperation, increase impact for people in need (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) World Service and Finn Church Aid (FCA) have signed a Letter of Intent to strengthen humanitarian em...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
We are working with our partners to expand our reach, better share what we know, and help people in crisis around the world.
LWF World Service 🤝 FinnChurch Aid
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LWF World Service 🤝 FinnChurch Aid
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A Lutheran church in India has offered free heart screenings to 96 people, combining spiritual care with medical treatment for families who can't afford it. ❤️
Healing hearts and building community in rural India
A congregation of the Tamil Evangelical Lutheran Church offers heart health screening in the Villupuram community (LWI) - Health care for economically challenged families: Ebenezer Church in Villupura...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
A Lutheran church in India has offered free heart screenings to 96 people, combining spiritual care with medical treatment for families who can't afford it. ❤️
The LWF joins 268 civil society organizations in urging UN member states to uphold their commitment to human rights and humanitarian treaties.
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Statement: Upholding International Law
LWF joins civil society call ahead of UN General Assembly Join forces to uphold global norms that protect people from persecution and abuse: The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins a call of civil s...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The LWF joins 268 civil society organizations in urging UN member states to uphold their commitment to human rights and humanitarian treaties.
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Elena Cedillo of @lutheranworld.bsky.social underscores a #JustTransition hinges on upholding socio-economic & environmental rights. She stresses the centrality of equity & justice, ensuring the most affected are compensated fairly, treated with dignity, & empowered as agents of change.
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Elena Cedillo of @lutheranworld.bsky.social underscores a #JustTransition hinges on upholding socio-economic & environmental rights. She stresses the centrality of equity & justice, ensuring the most affected are compensated fairly, treated with dignity, & empowered as agents of change.
"Funding cuts are already costing lives” says Church of Sweden Archbishop Martin Modéus after a visit to Kakuma refugee camp in early September.
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September 18, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"Funding cuts are already costing lives” says Church of Sweden Archbishop Martin Modéus after a visit to Kakuma refugee camp in early September.
🔗https://lutheranworld.org/news/aid-makes-real-difference-says-swedish-archbishop-meeting-refugees-kakuma
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With support from the LWF and UNHCR, thousands of children and youth in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region are finally back to in-person learning in newly constructed underground schools.
Back to school in Ukraine
Newly constructed underground schools allow in-person learning for thousands of children in war-torn Kharkiv (LWI) - In Kharkiv region in northeast Ukraine, where half of all schools have been damaged...
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September 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
With support from the LWF and UNHCR, thousands of children and youth in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region are finally back to in-person learning in newly constructed underground schools.
A Lutheran school in southern Brazil has received a prize for its student volunteer program, encouraging young people to serve their community. 🫶
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Student volunteers transform communities in Brazil
Regional award honors commitment of Lutheran school (LWI) - At the Cônsul Carlos Renaux School in southern Brazil, students are proving that small acts of care can spark lasting transformation. Their ...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A Lutheran school in southern Brazil has received a prize for its student volunteer program, encouraging young people to serve their community. 🫶
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We are making more and more connections here on BlueSky. Take a moment and tell us where in the world you are from. 👋
September 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We are making more and more connections here on BlueSky. Take a moment and tell us where in the world you are from. 👋
A great opportunity for new and experienced ecumenists. If you are a Lutheran pastor or student of theology, we invite you to apply today to join an online course from the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg.
Study with the Strasbourg Institute for Ecumenical Research
Applications welcome until 25 September for online course (LWI) - With a view to fostering dialogue and stronger ties among Lutheran churches and those of other denominations, the Institute for Ecumen...
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September 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A great opportunity for new and experienced ecumenists. If you are a Lutheran pastor or student of theology, we invite you to apply today to join an online course from the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg.
💬 What is it like being a new bishop in the Lutheran communion?
🌎 A retreat for newly elected leaders offers bishops the opportunity to meet with their peers from around the world and learn from each other.
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🌎 A retreat for newly elected leaders offers bishops the opportunity to meet with their peers from around the world and learn from each other.
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Journeying together as member church leaders
LWF’s Retreat for Newly Elected Leaders equips bishops with tools for dialogue and leadership in their diverse contexts (LWI) - “As bishops, we sometimes feel like we are struggling alone, so there is...
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September 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
💬 What is it like being a new bishop in the Lutheran communion?
🌎 A retreat for newly elected leaders offers bishops the opportunity to meet with their peers from around the world and learn from each other.
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🌎 A retreat for newly elected leaders offers bishops the opportunity to meet with their peers from around the world and learn from each other.
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Statement
The United Nations has confirmed a man-made famine in Gaza. Months of blockades and war have denied food, medicine, and safety to the people of Gaza.
Calls for ceasefire from across the world have been met with defiance and attempts at mediation have been thwarted.
The United Nations has confirmed a man-made famine in Gaza. Months of blockades and war have denied food, medicine, and safety to the people of Gaza.
Calls for ceasefire from across the world have been met with defiance and attempts at mediation have been thwarted.
Statement: Stop violence, atrocities, famine in Gaza
"Survival of civilian population in Gaza is at stake” For immediate release, 29 August 2025. The United Nations has confirmed a man-made famine in Gaza. Months of blockades and war have…
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September 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Statement
The United Nations has confirmed a man-made famine in Gaza. Months of blockades and war have denied food, medicine, and safety to the people of Gaza.
Calls for ceasefire from across the world have been met with defiance and attempts at mediation have been thwarted.
The United Nations has confirmed a man-made famine in Gaza. Months of blockades and war have denied food, medicine, and safety to the people of Gaza.
Calls for ceasefire from across the world have been met with defiance and attempts at mediation have been thwarted.
The Season of Creation begins today. We invite you to join Christians around the world in our shared calling to care for God's creation.
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Celebration guide for 2025 Season of Creation released
“Peace with Creation” will be focus of Christians worldwide during month of prayer, reflection, and action (LWI) - With the launch of this year’s Celebration Guide, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The Season of Creation begins today. We invite you to join Christians around the world in our shared calling to care for God's creation.
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🎥 The LWF team in Kharkiv, Ukraine holds art therapy sessions for children living in a center for people displaced by the war. Take a peek behind the scenes.
August 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🎥 The LWF team in Kharkiv, Ukraine holds art therapy sessions for children living in a center for people displaced by the war. Take a peek behind the scenes.