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Germany: “May the Assembly make hope leap within us” In this Voices from the Communion interview, Pröpstin Astrid Kleist speaks about her leadership at the local and international levels and the chara
German church development agency: “We need young people to challenge us” A board of twelve activists younger than 27 was established to advise the leadership of German development agency Brot für die Welt on matters rega
German church makes groundbreaking decision on gender equality and youth participation From 2025 the synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany will be composed of equal numbers of men and women and ten percent of pe
Applications open for Strasbourg summer seminar Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research welcomes applicants for its summer seminar exploring the meaning of ‘a communion of churches’.
German delegates meet in Krakow to prepare LWF Assembly LWF member churches are looking forward to the upcoming Thirteenth LWF Assembly.
“Let trauma victims experience as much security as possible” How can we end gender-based violence, and how can we become a more gender-just communion?
Young faith actors say ‘Peace is Possible’ Four young Christian and Muslim peace activists from Uganda, Kenya, India and Indonesia share experiences and best practices during the annual Gene
European Churches called to be messengers of hope and reconciliation The Church Leadership Consultation of the Central and Western Europe Region focused on global challenges and the role of diaspora churches in the L
Listening to others: an essential element of mission How can Christians respond to the call to share the Good News of the gospel while respecting the dignity and identity of others?
Led by the heart on the journey to Christian unity Anglican theologian Paul Avis has been working for Christian unity for the past half a century.
Season of Creation: Creation care as an expression of loving the neighbor Harvest Thanksgiving recalls the close connection between human beings, God and nature.
Europe: Diaconal actors prepare on-line learning materials Diaconal actors in LWF’s member churches in Europe are developing a learning program for congregations, church organizations, teachers and trainees