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Geographical diversity, but common challenges face Lutheran communion regions
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27 Nov 2018
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  • Churches
27 Nov 2018
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Rev. Judith VanOsdol, LWF program executive for Gender Justice and Women's Empowerment. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
LWF’s invitation to “Walk our Talk” and end violence against women and girls
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23 Nov 2018
  • Theology
  • Justice
23 Nov 2018
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Namibian Lutheran pastors Rev. Klaus-Peter Tietz (left) and Rev. Isak Malua. Photo: LWF/A. Weyermüller
Working together, growing friendships
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22 Nov 2018
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22 Nov 2018
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Rescue teams work to save people stranded after severe flooding in Kerala, India. Photo: Shishir Kurian/CSI
Act now to avoid climate catastrophe, faith groups urge
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21 Nov 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Climate
21 Nov 2018
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Participants, Lilian Beck from the United Evangelical Lutheran Church (Argentina) and Julio Melara from the Lutheran Costa Rican Church (Costa Rica), in a discussion during the workshop launching the “Waking the Giant” initiative in Bogotá. Photos: LWF/Albin Hillert
‘Waking the Giant’ will reinforce peace efforts in Colombia
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21 Nov 2018
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21 Nov 2018
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Visiting the Lutheran office in New York, Helena Funk (third from left) received valuable tips on climate advocacy from Rebekka Pohlmann, Germany; Dennis Frado, LWF’s representative at the UN headquarters; and Christine Mangale, LOWC program director. Photo: Doug Hostetter
On the way to COP24 in Poland
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20 Nov 2018
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  • Justice
20 Nov 2018
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Rev. Dr Wakseyoum Idosa addressing delegates at the LUCCEA General Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: ALCINET
Strive for unity and interdependence, LWF regional leaders urged
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19 Nov 2018
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19 Nov 2018
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A worship service in a congregation of the Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala. Photo: ILAG
New LWF member: Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala
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16 Nov 2018
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16 Nov 2018
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Ulla-Maarit Magga, the member of the ELCF General Synod representing the Sami parliament in Finland. Photo: Aarne Ormio
New translation of the Bible in Northern Sami language
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15 Nov 2018
  • Humanitarian
  • Communion
15 Nov 2018
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