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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.

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The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 21h

News from Latin America and the Caribbean The LWF welcomes the election of Pastor David Cirigliano as president of the Evangelical Church of the River Plate during its recent general synod. 🙏 #LutheranWorld

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Evangelical Church of the River Plate elects new leader, renews commitment to mission

LWF congratulates Pastor President David Cirigliano as he begins new role (LWI) – The Evangelical Church of the River Plate (Iglesia Evangélica del Río de la Plata - IERP) has a new leader, Pastor Pre...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Nearly 30 people have participated in a training on theology, gender justice, and leadership for francophone churches in Africa. The participants commit to putting what they learned into practice in their congregations and communities. #LutheranWorld

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One training, many ripples: Taking gender justice beyond the classroom

LWF’s Hélène Ralivao legacy continues to inspire action in African churches and beyond (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) legacy for Malagasy Lutheran Church (MLC) advocate of theology and ge...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Lutherans and Catholics meet in Rome A delegation of the joint Lutheran Catholic Commission on Unity met in Rome to prepare for its next plenary session in Augsburg, Germany. The Commission is preparing a Joint Statement for the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030. #LutheranWorld

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Wonderful indeed!

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

What makes you proud to be Lutheran? Tell us!

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

During the military dictatorship in Chile, LWF member Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile (IELCH) provided pastoral support for victims and their families, denounced abuses, and provided refuge and promoted justice. Now these records are being preserved in a national museum. #LutheranWorld

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Preserving human rights heritage for future generations in Chile

An agreement to document the church’s prophetic witness and look to the future (LWI) - The…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

2030 marks the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. We will travel to this historic city of peace for this historic occasion and the Fourtheenth LWF Assembly. #LutheranWorld

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European churches begin journey toward 500th anniversary of Augsburg Confession

LWF European Regions’ Meeting concludes in Germany’s city of peace (LWI) - How to promote unity and peace at a time when people, churches and communities are increasingly polarized and unwilling to li...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

As the 63rd UN Human Rights Council concludes, LWF and civil society coalition welcome Mozambican government commitments to improve situation of internally displaced people in the country. 🤝 #LutheranWorld

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Finding solutions to improve human rights for displaced people

LWF welcomes adoption of UPR recommendations protecting IDPs in Mozambique (LWI) – As the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) concludes, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) a...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The German city of Augsburg, with its historic and contemporary identity as a city of peace, is the venue for European Regions’ Meeting this week, which brings together LWF member church representatives from across European regions. #LutheranWorld

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European Regions’ Meeting opens in Augsburg

Participants gather to reflect on the theme ‘Bond of Peace’ and explore the legacy of the Augsburg Confession (LWI) - The German city of Augsburg, with its historic and contemporary identity as a city...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Bishop Svein Valle and deans from the diocese of Sør-Hålogaland in Norway visited London and Oxford recently. His connection with the city reaches back more than 30 years and remains a source of strength as churches throughout the Lutheran communion face new challenges. #LutheranWorld

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Lutheran identity in Norway and the United Kingdom

Norwegian bishop leads deans in an ecumenical visit to Britain to reflect on future ways of being church (LWI) - A recent visit to St Olav’s Norwegian church in London felt a bit like a homecoming for...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

LWF leaders met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican for their first official encounter since his election during the conclave of May 2025. #LutheranWorld

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Telling a different story of renewing Lutheran-Catholic communion

LWF leaders meet with Pope Leo XIV and look forward to ecumenical commemoration of Augsburg anniversary (LWI) - Leaders of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on 1...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Introducting our General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, is the first woman and first person from Central Eastern Europe to hold this office. An ordained pastor, Rev. Burghardt has extensive background in theological research and ecumenical relations. She was elected in 2021. #LutheranWorld

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General Secretary

Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt Our General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, is the first woman and first person from Central Eastern Europe to hold this office. She was elected by the LWF Council at its 202...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders is underway, empowering church leaders in dialogue and peer support, theological reflection, and deepened engagement within the global communion. Held annually since 2015, this year the event brings together 15 bishops and church presidents. #LutheranWorld

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Grounded in global witness

Newly Elected Leaders gather in Geneva at the start of annual LWF retreat (LWI) - The 2026 LWF Retreat of Newly Elected Leaders (RoNEL) is underway, empowering church leaders in dialogue and peer supp...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

LWF Peace Messengers have produced a new publication with prayers, reflections and liturgies for churches and individuals seeking to engage with the theology of peacebuilding. Check it out! 🙌 #LutheranWorld

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Young Lutherans launch prayer book on peacemaking

LWF Peace Messengers share new volume of prayers, liturgies and reflections on peacebuilding (LWI) - “Peacebuilding is work that we do together across generations throughout the communion,” said The L...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lutheran Church of Australia is one of the 153 member churches of the global Lutheran communion. Our general secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt recently enjoyed a a six-day encounter with members in Adelaide and Alice Springs. #LutheranWorld

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A visit to the heart of the Lutheran Church of Australia

LWF General Secretary Burghardt concludes a six-day visit to see the work of the church in Adelaide and Alice Springs (LWI) - Meetings with Indigenous communities in Central Australia, Sunday worship ...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Together with 11 other global Christian communions and ecumenical organizations, the LWF is celebrating the message and mandate of the Sermon on the Mount. Which beatitude speaks to you today? #LutheranWorld

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Blessed are the Peacemakers: an ecumenical initiative

Church leaders reflect on relevance of Sermon on the Mount and join silent peace march through London (LWI) - Ahead of the…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Did you know that Lutherans have been present in Italy since the time of the Reformation? Hear more about this fascinating history from the new dean of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy, who now calls Venice home. #LutheranWorld

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Italy: Ancient legacy and contemporary challenges

New dean of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy shares insights from the community in Venice where he serves (LWI) - The…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

International Day of Peace: Invest in Transformative Peace "Unlike war, peace cannot be imposed unilaterally: it must be built together, with patience, courage, and persistence." 🕊️ #LutheranWorld

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International Day of Peace: a commitment to invest in dignity and justice

LWF statement ‘Invest in Transformative Peace’ highlights role of global community (LWI) – On International Day of Peace, The Lutheran…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Ecumencial singing brings different traditions together in a Czech village. “Our shared singing is a simple, but very real expression of what we are trying to live: our traditions are different, but we can still seek and celebrate what unites us." 🎵 #LutheranWorld

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A piece of the mosaic of village life in the Czech Republic

An ecumenical service brings together Lutherans, Reformed, Baptists, Roman Catholics to celebrate their shared spirituality (LWI) - Building trust, creating space for encounter, celebrating a shared s...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From 17 to 22 August, 38 climate justice advocates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand came together in Kathmandu for an LWF training program co-hosted by our country program in Nepal. #LutheranWorld

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We love bringing young people from our member churches together. This week 37 of them from across Asia came together in Indonesia for a time of Courageous Communion. #LutheranWorld 🙌

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Courageous communion – LWF youth gather in Indonesia

LWF Asia Youth Gathering 2026 builds courage, unity and hope This week in Medan, Indonesia, 37 young people from The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) member churches across Asia are gathered under the ...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Care for creation is a core calling for the LWF. Climate change as a matter of justice and human rights. LWF’s advocacy for climate justice focuses on the protection of the most vulnerable from the impacts of climate change and holding governments accountable to their commitments.

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Concerns about shrinking civil society space, post-election violence, low women’s participation in political life and youth unemployment were priorities for an LWF-supported interfaith delegation from Tanzania as they visited the United Nations in Geneva. #LutheranWorld

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Tanzania: interfaith delegation urges enquiry into post-election violence

A delegation of Tanzania’s religious leaders visits Geneva to participate in UN human rights review process (LWI) - Concerns about shrinking civil society space, post-election violence, low women’s pa...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The people of Colombia and Venezuela have been dealing with the aftermath of deadly earthquakes. The LWF and our partners have been there as they grieve and rebuild. #LutheranWorld 🙏

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Walking with communities after the earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia

LWF and Swiss Church Aid working together to support earthquake survivors (LWI) - In a single instant, the ground shook and thousands of lives were turned upside down. Homes cracked open. Families ran...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, recently visited four member churches in South Africa, accompanied by Bishop Kenneth Sibanda from Zimbabwe, President of the Lutheran Communion in Southern Africa (LUCSA). #LutheranWorld

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A message of ‘hope in face of turmoil’

LWF General Secretary preaches at South African member church In KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt concluded on Sunday a weeklong visit to LWF member churches i...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

People of all ages, everywhere. 🙏 LWF’s Intergenerational Justice Policy Task Force meets in London to refine draft policy to promote meaningful participation across all generations in the Lutheran communion. #LutheranWorld

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Task force advances Intergenerational Justice Policy at London meeting

Host churches welcome dialogue as members refine draft policy and resources (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Intergenerational Justice Policy Task Force is meeting in London from 26 to 30 J...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

30 July marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Together with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the LWF is hosting a webinar to raise awareness about the growing threat of human trafficking. Register: lutheranworld.org/events/webin... #LutheranWorld

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

A project supported by the Lutheran church in Naples enables Italian and immigrant children in the city’s Spanish quarter to learn academic skills, alongside self-esteem, resilience and social integration. 🙏

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Italy: ‘Butterfly Effect’ builds brighter futures and stronger families

Lutheran church in Naples is breaking cycles of poverty for children, providing educational and psychological support (LWI) - Biagio, a young Italian boy lives with his parents in one of the poorest p...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Pastors and deacons from across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have gathered in Indianapolis for four-days to connect with, inspire and challenge each other. 🙏

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USA: Ministers woven together with God and community

ELCA pastors and deacons begin four-day Rostered Ministers Gathering to connect, inspire and challenge each other (LWI) - Woven together, with God, with creation, with community, as leaders. Those the...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally has visited the LWF's Augusta Victorial Hospital in East Jerusalem to highlight the life-saving partnership with the Al-Ahli Anglican hospital in Gaza. The AVH was founded in in 1950 and is the largest project of the LWF World Service. #LutheranWorld

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Archbishop of Canterbury visits Augusta Victoria Hospital

Archbishop Mullally’s visit highlights life-saving partnership between AVH and Al-Ahli Anglican hospital in Gaza (LWI) - Dr Fadi Atrash, CEO of the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem, s...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Tomorrow, 20 June, marks World Refugee Day. The LWF joins faith-based organizations to reaffirm support for refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people on the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention. #LutheranWorld

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Protecting the rights and dignity of forcibly displaced people

LWF joins faith-based organizations affirming commitment to Refugee Convention and human rights protection (LWI) – In the face of ongoing human rights’ violations of refugees and other forcibly displa...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

World Refugee Day (20 June), calls us to stand with people forced to flee. This day carries deep significance: the LWF was founded in the aftermath of World War II, when one in six Lutherans was a refugee. More than seven decades since its foundation in 1952, the LWF continues to accompany refugees.

Women are shown standing up and sorting large piles of clothing in an archival black and white photo from the post-World War II era. They are LWF staff helping refugees and internally displaced people.

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. Its work in 2025 continued to support populations displaced by conflict and disasters, including in the Middle East, East Africa, Haiti and Ukraine. Discover their stories in the 2025 Annual Report.

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LWF World Service Annual Report 2025

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The LWF Council nears the conclusion of its meetings near Geneva. A major focus was the journey toward the next LWF Assembly and the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession. #LutheranWorld

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Council: Confessing the hope of the gospel on the journey to 2030

Steering committee for the Augsburg Confession 500 anniversary outlines goals and guiding principles (LWI) - The 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession in 2030 marks a significant moment for The...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith" The LWF Council begins tomorrow near Geneva. The 48 members come from all regions of the Lutheran communion and oversee the implementation of decisions made at the last Assembly. #LutheranWorld

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Council meets to begin looking toward next Assembly

LWF Council members will gather near Geneva from 11 to 15 June to review roadmap and timeline for Augsburg Assembly (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Council will meet in the lakeside villag...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day. No better time to encourage youth from LWF member churches to submit their project proposals for youth-led climate projects. 🌳🌊☀️ #LutheranWorld

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Open call for youth-led climate projects

22 June deadline to submit proposals for community-based initiatives (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has invited young people in its member churches to submit proposals for small-scale cli...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The 2025 LWF Annual Report is out. The report highlights LWF’s work of strengthening communion among its member churches through leadership development and theological reflection, as well as ongoing engagement in international ecumenical dialogue to build Christian unity. 🫶 #LutheranWorld

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2025 LWF annual reports: faithful witness and committed service

LWF publishes Be My Witnesses and Standing with Communities in Times of Crisis (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has released its 2025 Annual…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The LWF joins in welcoming Bishop Catherine Ngina Musau, Kenya's first Lutheran woman bishop. Add your prayers for the bishop below. 🙏

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LWF welcomes Kenya’s first Lutheran woman Bishop Catherine Ngina Musau

Thousands attend festive consecration and installation of new leader of Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church (LWI) – It was a historic day for the…

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Amid ongoing political tensions and human rights challenges, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela has been pioneering a new model of ministry, going out into the streets of cities in the central-western region to provide support for those most in need. 🙏 #LutheranWorld

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Venezuela: outreach program offers new model of ministry

Going beyond church walls to reach people where they are (LWI) - Amid ongoing political tensions and human rights challenges, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela (IELV) has been pioneering a ...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Representatives from 25 member churches from six countries in Asia recently came together in Jakarta. 🌏 The LWF workshop focused on priorities like scaling up climate finance, phasing out fossil fuels, and strengthening national climate commitments. 🤝 #LutheranWorld

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Jakarta workshop enables churches to step up climate advocacy

Participants from six Asian countries take part in workshop providing key theological insights and practical tool kits (LWI) - Turning commitment into practical action to tackle the climate emergency....

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The legacy of South African icons in the struggle against apartheid, alongside ongoing peacebuilding in the region is the focus of LWF Peace Messengers training taking place in Johannesburg. 🕊️ #LutheranWorld

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Lutheran youth explore lessons from South Africa’s peacebuilding history

Peace Messengers training gathers youth from 23 LWF member churches (LWI) – The legacy of South African icons in the struggle against apartheid, alongside ongoing peacebuilding initiatives led by chur...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

What makes Good Friday “good” amid pain, suffering, and death? Bavarian church leader Michael Martin, invites us to reflect on the answer: Jesus’ solidarity with us, giving us strength and courage. 🙏 #LutheranWorld

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Good Friday message: God is on our side

A reflection by LWF Council member Oberkirchenrat Michael Martin, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, Germany (LWI) – In this year’s Good Friday message, Oberkirchenrat Michael Martin, a member of...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Lutherans, Catholics, and local organizations have come together in a ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams in Latin America. #LutheranWorld 🙌

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Churches amplify advocacy for “free-flowing rivers” in Argentina and Brazil

Lutherans, Catholics, local organizations at ninth annual celebration against construction of hydroelectric dams (LWI) –Churches and civil society organizations in southern Brazil and northern Argenti...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, and the Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, Prof. Dr Dirk Lange, were among those gathered in Canterbury for the installation of Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman elected to lead the Church of England. #LutheranWorld

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Lutheran leaders in Canterbury for installation of new Anglican archbishop

LWF welcomes Archbishop Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the Church of England (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation General Secretary, Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt, and the Assistant General Secreta...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Christian world communions, ecumenical bodies, national churches and congregations have taken a major step in advancing a shared vision for elevating the annual Feast of Creation of 1 September to a liturgical feast. 🌍🌻How will you celebrate? #LutheranWorld

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Toward a common liturgical celebration of the Feast of Creation

Church representatives discuss how September 1 observance can be elevated to a shared ecumenical commitment (LWI) – Christian World Communions, ecumenical bodies, national churches and congregations h...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Faced with overlapping crises, 5 million people in Haiti need humanitarian assistance. The LWF and its partners are providing clean water and protection in schools, as well as funds to give families a new start. #LutheranWorld

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Responding to overlapping crises in Haiti

WASH initiative by LWF, NCA and local organizations in schools, and cash transfer to families for small businesses (LWI) - In Haiti, where communities face multiple overlapping crises—political instab...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Leaders from LWF member churches in Central America came together to strengthen their relationships and address regional challenges together. #LutheranWorld.

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Churches in Central America called to be a prophetic voice in society

Representatives from five churches emphasize stronger advocacy amid political and social challenges (LWI) - The role of the churches in raising a prophetic voice amid the many political and social cha...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

LWF delegates at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women share stories of supporting women in war and post-conflict countries. Hear their stories. #LutheranWorld 🙏

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Access to justice for women: a key to peace and reconciliation

LWF delegates at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlight need for justice in war and post-conflict countries (LWI) - From Gaza to The Gambia, from Colombia to Ukraine, Lutheran churches and fai...

The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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The Lutheran World Federation @lutheranworld.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Anglican and Lutheran church leaders met in London continue the journey toward full and visible Christian unity. 🙌 They listened to stories from bishops in 10 different countries, highlighting that communion is an evolving story rather than a fixed achievement. 💬 #LutheranWorld

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Anglicans and Lutherans review progress towards full communion

Anglican-Lutheran International Commission on Unity and Mission meets in London to explore missional ecumenism (LWI) - Communion among Christians of different denominations is “not a static state that...