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Christians worldwide join for the Season of Creation Prayer and reflection with a focus on hope and action for creation
Communities of hope in a divided world General Secretary Burghardt delivers keynote address at Finnish church Mission Partnership Consultation
Indonesia: Empowering women for leadership on Nias island Women-led campaign toward economic stability, food security and leadership roles
Angola: celebrating 70 years of growth and development Voices from the Communion: Presiding Bishop Tomás Ndawanapo on past challenges and future hopes
Every small success fuels my commitment Reflections from the team leader of an emergency program supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Argentina: local solutions to climate change challenges Participants at a regional Climate Justice Forum learn about best practices in caring for creation
2 Nov – 16 Nov 2024 Basics of Lutheran Theology – Preaching the Word of God and Celebrating the Sacraments