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Rwanda: Youth lead ‘Sparks of Peace’ initiative Young people in the Lutheran Church of Rwanda are using new skills to bui
South Africa: Listening to the call to leadership In this Voices from the Communion, South African Bishop Sikhwari talks about her path to ministry as the first female leader of a Lutheran church o
LWF remembers ecumenical leader Agnes Abuom LWF joins the WCC in remembering Dr Agnes Abuom, former moderator of the WCC, a “visionary and courageous” ecumenical leader from Africa, who died
The people of Sudan need peace and solidarity The LWF President and General Secretary condemn violence and call for peace in Sudan.
LWF joins call to fight hunger at Horn of Africa LWF and partners call for more sustained assistance to the Horn of Africa.
Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the p
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to d
Sudan crisis: LWF calls for donations Thousands have fled to neighboring countries following the fighting in Sudan.
Africa: Women and youth put leadership, empowerment, peace in focus Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa.
South Sudan: LWF condemns killings of peace workers The Lutheran World Federation expresses shock and sympathy at the killings of seven peace workers in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan on 29 Apr