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Guatemalan Lutheran church leader Rev. José Pilar Álvarez Cabrera (right) and Anneli Rogeman, We Effect, at the 2017 Lobbyist for Change prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Photo Ola Richardsson/We Effect
‘The prize gives us hope’
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14 Nov 2017
  • Justice
14 Nov 2017
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Archbishop Christopher Prowse of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and LCA Bishop John Henderson have signed a joint statement issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Photo: Ben Macmahon
An opportunity to talk about God in new ways
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14 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Unity
14 Nov 2017
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Photo: WCC/Sean Hawkey
Global church leaders urge COP23 to take action
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13 Nov 2017
  • Climate
13 Nov 2017
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The statement was delivered by faith leaders on bicycles, promoting sustainable lifestyles. Photo: WCC/Sean Hawkey.
“Walk on Earth Gently”
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11 Nov 2017
  • Climate
  • Churches
11 Nov 2017
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Naser Haghamed, Chief Executive Officer, Islamic Relief Worldwide and Maria Immonen, World Service Director, The Lutheran World Federation shake hands after renewing the Memorandum of Understanding. Photo: Islamic Relief Worldwide
Landmark faith partnership in aid work renewed
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10 Nov 2017
  • Humanitarian
  • Unity
10 Nov 2017
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High-level guests at the church service marking the return of the Cathedral St Peter and Paul. Photo: ELKRAS/Elena Djakiwa
A day of reconciliation in Moscow
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9 Nov 2017
  • Churches
  • Theology
9 Nov 2017
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LCP President Rev. Antonio D. Reyes (second right) joins officials of the Philippine Lutheran Youth League and the young reformers at the commemorative plaque renaming the century-old tamarind tree as the LCP Tree. Photo: Ely Hernandez
‘Luther Gardens’ in the Philippines
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8 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Churches
8 Nov 2017
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The commemoration of the 500th Reformation anniversary in Myanmar included a worship service, symposium and a common meal in Yangon. From the left: Rev. Peter Hoi Be, Myanmar Lutheran Church general secretary and Bishop Dr Andrew Mang Lone; LWF regional representative for Southeast Asia, Mr David Mueller and Ms Beth Mueller. Photo: LWF Myanmar/Isaac Htun.
Prayers for reconciliation and religious freedom
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7 Nov 2017
  • Theology
  • Churches
7 Nov 2017
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Khadija in her home. Photo: LWF Kenya-Djibouti
“Hagadera is my home now”
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7 Nov 2017
  • Gender
  • Humanitarian
7 Nov 2017
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