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Scholarships: supporting education as a catalyst for change 102 women and men from LWF member churches awarded scholarships to study theology and different areas of diaconal work
Week of Prayer: Shared Christian heritage of Nicaean Creed Members of Italy’s Bose monastic community draw on 2025 Nicaea anniversary to prepare resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Czech Republic: Promoting intercultural dialogue on stage LWF encourages integration and storytelling through an amateur theatre
Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand
South Sudan: promoting empowerment through education Maureen Ogutu, LWF Education Coordinator in Maban, South Sudan, shares challenges and hopes for children in the war-torn region
Asian churches join LWF’s theology, gender justice and leadership training Online classes for first cohort of 25 participants
Central and Western Africa: Churches in LWF sub-region set for a fresh start LUCCWA General Assembly deliberates on concrete steps to foster the communion
Peru: Strengthening leadership for a sustainable church and community In Peru, an LWF-supported initiative has offered tools to strengthen leadership and continuity of spiritual work.
Statement: LWF condemns attacks against medical facilities in Gaza International humanitarian law must be respected
New Year message 2025: Hold fast to what is good As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev.
