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LWF Council to meet for last full business session As Council members move toward the end of their mandate later this year, the LWF governing body holds its last full business meeting.
Germany: Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt to chair National Committee The Assembly of the German National Committee of The Lutheran World Federation has elected Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt as its new chairperson.
LWF remembers ecumenical leader Agnes Abuom LWF joins the WCC in remembering Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the WCC, a “visionary and courageous” ecumenical leader from Africa, who died
German Lutheran installed as Honorary Canon Theologian in Coventry The German Lutheran theologian Oliver Schuegraf has been installed as Honorary Canon Theologian of the Anglican Cathedral of Coventry in recognitio
Sharing the burden – pastoral and psychosocial care in times of crisis Pastors, staff, and volunteers from LWF member churches in Eastern Europe supporting refugees from Ukraine met for a consultation on pastoral care
The people of Sudan need peace and solidarity The LWF President and General Secretary condemn violence and call for peace in Sudan.
Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
