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Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver” Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities
Stronger together for the sake of people in need LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration
Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa
