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Central African Republic: from first female pastor to church vice-president

Rev. Rachel Doumbaye shares her journey with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic

Communion
Churches
News
23 May 2025
ARLC participants standing at the “flame of life” at the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photo: LWF/Erick Kinyanguli

Africa: Prayer and action towards justice and peace

Youth, gender, and climate justice at heart of discussions

Communion
Churches
Justice
News
20 May 2025
The 2025 Africa Regional Leadership Conference will focus on strengthening churches, advancing regional collaboration, and responding to global challenges such as climate change. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Inspired by Hope: African Lutheran leaders gather in Rwanda

An opportunity to strengthen churches, deepen collaboration, and advance commitment to climate justice

Communion
Churches
News
13 May 2025
About 25 people from LWF member churches in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Asia, and Africa attended the training for climate justice advocates in Lima, Peru. Photo: LWF/Eugenio Albrecht

COP30: Reinforced solidarity among churches committed to caring for creation

Training strengthens advocacy and working together for the care for creation 

Churches
Climate
Justice
News
22 Apr 2025
Rev. Zelda Cossa of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mozambique at the Africa Pre-Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya in May 2023. Photo: LWF/ Albin Hillert

Mozambique: working for justice and peace amidst political turmoil

Voices from the Communion: amid ongoing violence, Rev. Zelda Cossa works to support communities displaced by big mining companies

Communion
Churches
News
04 Apr 2025
Small group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in the African region churches were an opportunity for participants to share good practices and challenges. Photo: LWF/Maro MauaSmall group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in the African region churches were an opportunity for participants to share good practices and challenges. Photo: LWF/Maro MauaSmall group discussions at the first LWF leadership seminar for general secretaries in t

Africa: Building relations to strengthen church leadership functions

“Enriching discussions” among general secretaries in LWF Africa region

Governance
Churches
News
27 Mar 2025
Some of the participants at the first LWF Leadership Seminar for General Secretaries in Africa, taking place 17-21 April, under the theme, ”Thriving Churches,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Photo: LWF/I. ToroitichSome of the participants at the first LWF Leadership Seminar for General Secretaries in Africa, taking place 17-21 April, under the theme, ”Thriving Churches,” in Nairobi, Kenya, Photo: LWF/I. Toroitich.

Africa: First leadership seminar for general secretaries

Strengthening communion relations, governance responsibilities and collaboration

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Communion
Churches
News
19 Mar 2025
The worship sanctuary of the Gatira congregation was destroyed by fire

Ethiopia: LWF solidarity with victims of violence

In wake of attacks, General Secretary Burghardt says churches are sacred spaces that must be honored and protected 

Churches
News
17 Mar 2025
Participants of the recent biennial LUCSA Bishops Conference. Photo: LUCSA

LUCSA: Strengthening leadership for a transformative church

Bishops Conference strengthens collaboration

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Churches
News
13 Mar 2025
Procession of EECMY female pastors during the 25th anniversary of women in the ordained ministry. Photo: EECMY

Ethiopia: 25 years of women’s ordination

EECMY Celebrates the 25th anniversary of women’s ordination to pastoral ministry

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Churches
Theology
News
10 Mar 2025
Lutheran Church of Rwanda General Secretary Rev. Prince A. Kalisa presents a heifer to Ms Mumporeze Jannet at her home near Kayonza parish, in the eastern district of Rwamagana. Photo: LCR

Rwanda: Building ‘skills and confidence, not dependency’

Lutheran church empowers women and youth to drive economic and church growth

Churches
News
03 Mar 2025
LCCN Archbishop Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: Thomas Lohnes (DNK/LWB)

Nigeria: Tens of thousands to gather for LCCN’s 100th Annual Convention

LWF President Stubkjær joins the celebration under the theme “You are the light of the world”

Communion
Churches
News
14 Feb 2025

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