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European churches: past memories, present relationships Delegates from LWF member churches across Europe hear how churches in the Czech Republic are responding to the challenges of secularism
Lutheran journey in a changing European context Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies
Hungarian Lutherans teach the language, foster integration ELCH "Saturday school" builds connections between Ukrainian refugees and their hosts
Europe: LWF’s solidarity amid devastating floods General Secretary Burghardt assures churches of LWF’s commitment to stand “by your side”
AI and Church Communication: Balancing Innovation with Connection European communicators discuss AI’s ethical implications and practical uses
Hope in focus as LWF greets CPCE Assembly Protestant churches must stand together during times of crisis
Lithuania: keeping the faith alive in hard times In this Voices from the Communion, Milita Poskiene, treasurer of the Lutheran church in Lithuania, traces her personal pilgrimage of faith and her
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Poland: Supporting the forgotten migrants at the border with Belarus At the border between Poland and Belarus, LWF supports a local organization that helps migrants, saving hundreds of lives every month.
Tales from the forest on the Polish-Belarus border Find out how Marianna responds when her rustic family life is rapidly overturned as police and soldiers take over the border zone between Poland an
Italy: Shelter for migrants on the brink of homelessness The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness
