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Applications open: Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Becoming a faith-rooted advocate for climate justice
Taiwan churches to host Global Mission Consultation The meeting at China Lutheran seminary will launch a communion-wide renewal of mission in the modern world
Americas: Burghardt says ‘churches should be messengers of tangible hope’ LWF general secretary addresses Leadership Conference of the Americas 2025
Africa: Leadership Conference opens with call to bear fruit From climate crisis to church unity, African leaders commit to hope and action
Americas: Leadership conference opens in worship Church leaders gather under theme of ‘Embodying the Word’
