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An “Inner dialogue” with Luther’s Bible in Wartburg Three distinguished authors to spend a month at Wartburg Castle for a literary encounter
COVID-19: Cuban Lutheran church extends food and psychosocial aid Assistance from the LWF reaches a growing number of people in need
Strengthening advocacy in LWF member churches through exchange and collaboration Forums focusing on climate justice and interfaith relations and peacebuilding established
Trade must serve to “overcome inequalities” LWF president sends congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala, first woman and first African to head World Trade Organization
Guatemalan church assists families recovering from hurricane impact amid COVID-19 Lutheran communion supports rural farming communities who lost everything
COVID-19: “We must be a part of the healing process” Lutheran Church in Chile opens its doors as a COVID-19 vaccination site
COVID-19: Until all are safe, no one is safe LWF General Secretary calls on G7 leaders to ensure vaccine equity