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Netherlands: Creating spaces for spirituality and encounter Jazz musician, martial arts practitioner, pastor and Synod President, Andreas Wöhle encourages parishioners to find spirituality in unexpected pla
Africa: Six decades of communicating the gospel and fostering peace Lutheran churches’ radio with over 2 million listeners and focus on interfaith harmony and reconciliation
Interfaith Harmony Week: challenging stereotypes, promoting understanding Indonesian churches collaborate on new training course focusing on religious harmony and interfaith dialogue
Jordan: Breaking the cycle of fear and abuse An LWF program equips survivors of violence with tools to overcome fear and transform their lives
Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: 25 years on Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed churches mark 25th anniversary of historic agreement
Balcony by balcony: Austrian church campaigns for a renewable future Bringing about sustainable change, promoting care for creation, and intergenerational justice
Recalling the legacy of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Working together to face escalating humanitarian challenges A Rome meeting of the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response highlights new needs and hopes