28 Feb 2026 | English Image The LWF calls for a peaceful resolution in the Middle East. For immediate release, 28 February 2026. The LWF is very concerned about the escalating situation in the Middle East region. LWF calls on all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and to abide by international humanitarian law. The direct and indirect impact on civilians and communities, most of whom were already experiencing the dire consequences of instability, will be catastr

Toward a common liturgical celebration of the Feast of Creation Global and national church bodies take major step in advancing a shared vision for elevating the annual Feast of Creation of 1 September to a liturgical feast. 23 Mar 2026 | English Image Photo: LWF/Johanan Celine Valeriano Church representatives discuss how September 1 observance can be elevated to a shared ecumenical commitment (LWI) – Christian World Communions, ecumenical bodies, national churches and congr

Churches in Central America called to be a prophetic voice in society Raising awareness of the Lutheran presence in the Central American region was at the heart of a meeting bringing together representatives of five LWF member churches 18 Mar 2026 | English | German Image Representatives of the Lutheran Churches of Central America gathered in Cumayagua, Honduras, in February 2026. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht Representatives from five churches emphasize stronger advocacy amid po