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Ukraine: Lutheran bishops from Ukraine and Russia join prayer for peace God is “with the victims of this war. He is with the suffering people. He is there in the hell of war.”
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel Nineteen new leaders graduate The Lutheran Church in the Philippines’ Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees “I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny
Feminist theology for a just and inclusive church Rev. Dr Wanda Deifelt shares her journey from Brazilian village to pioneering professor and theological advisor
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence