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LWF calls for stronger protection of migrants and their rights LWF statement following Mediterranean Sea tragedy emphasizes mechanisms guided by humanitarian principles
Russia: Being a small church in a large country The Assistant Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia, Rev.
“As much as you need” campaign during Lent “God’s creation is threatened,” said the Leading Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, in her c
Being credible witnesses in church and society What tasks and actions arise for the LWF member churches from the message and other results of the Thirteenth Assembly?
Germany: “Spreading faith through song” The first Protestant hymnbooks were printed in Germany 500 years ago, and thousands of editions were to follow.
Africa Region: Church leaders hold their first online fellowship meeting Creating a space for communion-building, exchange and praying together at the beginning of a new year was the aim of the new online meeting format
Saxony: Bishop and youth plant 500 trees together Preserving habitats for people and nature and experiencing hope and energy in the process is what Bishop Bilz and youth from the Evangelical Luther
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
France: Anchored in early choice to put “the Bible at the center” A pianist since the age of 12, who went on to become the first woman president of a French Protestant church, Rev.
Kühnbaum-Schmidt installed as German National Committee Chairperson The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, is the new Chairperson of the German National
LWF welcomes Brother Matthew, new prior of Taizé "May God bless you in your ministry so that you may continue to be a blessing to others," wrote LWF General Secretary Burghardt to Brother Matthew,
