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Venezuelan church prioritizes women’s needs on path toward livelihood recovery LWF-supported project builds resilience during crisis
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization
Americas: “Restoring dry bones” in a world in need Leadership meeting concludes, affirming vitality of church missions
Americas: Churches in Chile filling gaps in community Leadership conference of the Americas visits project sites and witness vibrant work
Americas: “God breathed life unto dry bones” LWF member churches of the Americas gather to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities
Haiti: building hurricane and earthquake resistant homes LWF World Service provides hope for a sustainable future
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace Bishop Izani Bruch will be responsible for worship, pastoral care at the government headquarters
Putting faith into practice in words and deeds LWF General Secretary addresses synod of Protestant Church in the Netherlands
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
