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Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
“Chapel of Life” is a witness to the God of hope and healing The “Chapel of Life” in Bethlehem provides mourners a room for prayer and reflection.
Palestine: Solidarity in “small acts” that keep hope alive With its income-generating activities mostly grounded by the war in Gaza, the Palestinian Lutheran church extends small acts that keep hope alive,
Indonesia: Setting sail for hope A rural community on the Mentawai Islands can improve its economic prospects and access facilities with a new boat.
Patients from Gaza fear for their families Cancer patients from Gaza constantly face two challenges: a life-threatening disease and fear for their loved ones back home.
“Easter is our only hope” In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work
LWF General Secretary visits Jerusalem The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the
Hong Kong: Youth produce video series with Biblical messages A video series based on texts from the Gospel of John seeks to encourage and empower young people in Hong Kong.
LWF and partners condemn killing of aid workers in Gaza LWF and partners condemn the killing of aid workers in Gaza and call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as for the lifting of all restrictions tha
Indonesia: Building an inclusive church Taking a step towards building an inclusive church, LWF member churches in Indonesia conducted a workshop that included basic training for church s
