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Image Rev. Siv Limstrand leading worship in Ny-Ã lesund, the northernmost functional civilian settlement in the world. Photo: Helge T Markussen Searching for identity in Svalbard’s Arctic region Voices from the Communion: Rev. Siv Limstrand shares reflections from a community living on top of the world (LWI) - Living literally “on top of the world”, in the icy Svalbard archipelago not far from the North Pole, Rev. Siv Limstrand…
Image Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF Vice President for Asia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region (LWI) - Desri Maria Sumbayak, from the Indonesian Christian Church (HKI), serves as the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice President for the…
Image Finnish theologian Dr Minna Hietamäki. Photo: LWF Finland: searching for religious identity in a shifting society Ecumenical scholar Dr Minna Hietamäki reflects on some cultural and religious trends in her country (LWI) – For Finnish theologian Dr Minna Hietamäki, the search for reconciliation and unity among Christians is a crucial part of the…