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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
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
‘There’s no commandment greater than loving your neighbor’ LWF General Secretary Burghardt joins South Sudanese congregation worshipping and witnessing in exile
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland
Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief Protecting the safety and security of minorities
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