The Rev. Sally Azar Ordained in Jerusalem on January 22nd ~ from a post dated January 23, 2023 on the World Council of Churches’ website Azar’s ordination — marking an historic milestone for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and … Continue reading →
With Eyes of Mercy and Grace In her New Year message looking forward to 2023, The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt urges Christians “not to be indifferent but to speak and act wherever we see how … Continue reading →
Making God’s invisible love visible ~ from a post dated December 15, 2022 on the World Lutheran Federation’s website For many of us, our earliest and fondest memories of learning about our faith will surely be connected with the Christmas … Continue reading →
Article Highlights Concerning Situations and Mission Work Around the World In a message for the annual International Women’s Day on March 8th, General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) notes that women and children form the … Continue reading →
General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation calls for action to avert further conflict The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling on the international community to take immediate action to avert further conflict and war between Russia and Ukraine. “We … Continue reading →
Messengers of Hope a New Year Message from General Secretary, Rev. Anne Burghardt To download the message, click here. To see it on the Lutheran World Federation’s website, click here.
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The Rev. Ann Burghardt follows the Rev. Dr. Martin Junge as General Secretary beginning November 1, 2021 ~ The following is from the beginning of a November 1, 2021 post on the Lutheran World Federation’s website. The Lutheran World Federation … Continue reading →
ELCIC reports on a joint letter to the Government of Canada, an ecumenical statement, and a webinar Evangelical Lutheran Church In Canada and Canadian Lutheran World Relief write joint letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs opposing proposed annexation of … Continue reading →
Statement by the LWF President and General Secretary on the escalation of military conflict in Syria In a statement issued in Geneva on April 14th, LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa and General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge, on … Continue reading →
Rev. Dr. Martin Junge Receives 2017 Augsburg Peace Prize on October 20th ~ from The World Lutheran Federation Website, posted October 20, 2017 “Dialogue pays off, conflicts can be overcome” Rev. Dr. Martin Junge, General Secretary of The Lutheran World … Continue reading →