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LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Africa: seeking a return to the missionary spirit Lizwi Mtumtum, President of the Moravian Church in South Africa
Christmas message: We must be the light for each other LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the call to hope at the heart of the Nativity story
Tanzania: Lutheran church calls for prayer and justice following elections Church condemns violence, calls for accountability during week of prayer across the country
Namibia: free to answer God’s call to serve Bishop Hilja Nghaangulwa from the Eastern Diocese Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia
Cameroon: Church leaders reflect on climate justice and peace Responsibility to guide young people towards non-violence
Sports and skills training for young people in Madagascar Malagasy Lutheran Church offers training in agriculture and farming techniques to combat effects of climate change
Ethiopia: past memories, future hopes for a Spirit-led church Ruth Abraham: Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus
Tanzanian church pioneers campaign to prevent FGM Communities enabled to reflect together on alternative, non-harmful rites of passage for girls entering adulthood
Member Church Projects: Empowering communities, changing lives Member Church Projects Committee reviews initiatives that the LWF supports in 39 countries around the world
Namibia: The church as a vehicle of good governance Good governance is linked to the spiritual framework of the church
Solidarity and prayers for victims of massacre in Nigeria LWF sends pastoral letter to member churches in Nigeria
