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Bishop Younan (fourth from right) stands among Lutheran leaders welcoming a group of young Lutherans who climbed Mt Kilimanjaro. He told worshippers at the close of the Marangu conference that the challenge for Lutherans was to empower African Christians to more fully contextualize the gospel. Photo: LWF/Tsion Alemayehu
Africa’s spiritual gifts enrich the global church
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26 May 2015
  • Communion
  • Governance
26 May 2015
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Lutheran women take to the airwaves in Moshi, Tanzania, with a message that women's rights must be upheld. Photo: LWF/Tsion Alemayehu
Support from church leaders critical for "gender justice integration"
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24 May 2015
  • Communion
  • Gender
24 May 2015
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Bishop Malasusa, centre, with members of the LWF Council
Malasusa: Challenges in Africa need special attention from Lutherans
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23 May 2015
  • Communion
  • Churches
23 May 2015
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LWF General Secretary Rev. Martin Junge delivers his presentation during the Marangu anniversary conference on 20 May 2015. LWF/Tsion Alemayehu
Marangu conference: Lutheran church unity in Africa strengthens advocacy for justice and peace
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21 May 2015
  • Communion
  • Churches
21 May 2015
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Caption: Bernadetta Myanura and her granddaughter Feza in the few square meters they have to themselves in the reception center. Photo: M. Renaux
Violence in DRC causes immense displacement
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21 May 2015
  • Humanitarian
21 May 2015
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Bishop Emeritus Donald McCoid. Photo: ELCA
Increasing mutual understanding between US Lutherans and Catholics
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21 May 2015
  • Churches
  • Unity
21 May 2015
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Members of the Marangu Conference pose for a group photo after the blessing for the two climbers with the LWF banner. Photo: David Adgea/ELCC
Climbing to Kilimanjaro’s mountain top as stewards of God’s creation
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20 May 2015
  • Climate
20 May 2015
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Benjamin, head teacher of Nyumanzi 1 primary school, at the borehole built by LWF with BPRM support next to the school. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Uganda: Boreholes for Education
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20 May 2015
  • Humanitarian
20 May 2015
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Delegates of the Trondheim Church Leadership Consultation at Nidaros Cathedral. Photo: LWF/Ryan Rodrick Beiler
Europe’s Lutherans pledge increased efforts to welcome refugees
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19 May 2015
  • Churches
19 May 2015
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