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Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives
Indonesian churches enable online learning in rural areas LWF National Committee in Indonesia builds towers for internet access
Remembering South African Bishop Ubane who stood for dignity, equality LWF’s condolences and prayers to Lutheran church in South Africa
Denmark urged to respect religious freedom LWF General Secretary joins appeal to government to drop draft law requiring sermons to be translated into Danish
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home Webinar to launch Season of Creation focuses on practical ways of working together for Christian unity
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
Ecumenical partnerships in a post-pandemic world At the end of the Week of Prayer, we look ahead to highlights and hopes for progress towards Christian unity