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Asia: Building resilience and hope to weather the storm Indonesian Bishop Telaumbanua leads discussion on post-pandemic ministry at Asia Church Leadership Conference
Asian Church Leaders: Ministry after the storm Lutheran leaders from across Asia gather in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges
India: From destitution to a dignified life and self-respect Lutheran church supports transgender community’s right to economic progress and well-being
AVH: financial crisis must be urgently resolved LWF appeals to EU and other partners to support Augusta Victoria Hospital’s life-saving cancer care for Palestinians
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates
Jordan: Saving water while improving food security LWF pioneers hydroponic farming system enabling refugees and host communities to grow fresh fruit and vegetables
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
Good Friday message 2022: God between two criminals LWF Vice President Astrid Kleist reflects on the meaning of the Crucifixion for those suffering in our strife-ridden world
European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue
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