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Cameroon: LWF’s solidarity with flood-affected communities General Secretary affirms support toward recovery and rebuilding efforts
USA: first Latina and ‘Luthercostal’ bishop Voices from the Communion: Bishop Leila Ortiz of ELCA’s Metropolitan Washington DC Synod
Hope in focus as LWF greets CPCE Assembly Protestant churches must stand together during times of crisis
Being connected is a source of hope Workshop in Iceland highlights challenges and resilience of Palestinian Lutherans
Christians worldwide join for the Season of Creation Prayer and reflection with a focus on hope and action for creation
2 Nov – 16 Nov 2024 Basics of Lutheran Theology – Preaching the Word of God and Celebrating the Sacraments
