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Easter message: The Risen One Calls and Challenges us Council member Karla Steilmann reflects on the power of the resurrection to open our eyes to our neighbor’s needs
European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
Stepping up vocational training for Palestinian students LWF and Lutheran church in Holy Land join together to strengthen inclusive technical training for women and men
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel Nineteen new leaders graduate The Lutheran Church in the Philippines’ Biblical-Vocation Lay Institute
CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis LWF and ELCA host event exploring ways in which women are driving movement for more sustainable living
Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health LWF, City of Geneva and partners support vulnerable populations and COVID-19 recovery
A pioneer in cancer treatments for Palestinians Augusta Victoria Hospital’s Fadi Atrash shares his journey and vision of comprehensive healthcare for all
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence
Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates Looking forward to gathering as a global communion
New website for LWF Thirteenth Assembly Information in four languages on assembly theme, host church and ongoing preparations
Asia: Elected church leaders take office during pandemic, LWF offers online support Twenty-one church leaders in nine countries elected in LWF member churches in Asia