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Argentina: local solutions to climate change challenges Participants at a regional Climate Justice Forum learn about best practices in caring for creation
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Working to end the scourge of human trafficking Churches and faith-based organizations play a key role in educating congregations and supporting survivors in the struggle to end this billion-doll
Created To Be: LWF joins youth gathering in New Orleans ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia
New study group on theologies of the cross for the 21st century The LWF has initiated a study process on the theologies of the cross, to strengthen churches’ proclamation and Lutheran self-understanding.