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Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity” LWF scholar Rafael van Ommeren talks about being church in a multi-denominational and multi-religious setting
Faith leaders: More must be done to achieve climate justice after COP26 “We will continue to care for creation, work for climate justice, and stand with the most vulnerable”
COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver” Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed
Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background
COP26: Call to “keep 1.5 alive” and lift up missing voices LWF General Secretary grateful for youth leadership for climate justice
LWF welcomes new General Secretary Rev Anne Burghardt Theologian and pastor from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church will lead the global Communion
Lutheran Communion offers thanks, bids farewell to General Secretary Martin Junge LWF leaders, staff and representatives of member churches gather in person and online for thanksgiving service
Passion for the world: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the life-saving work to protect, support, advocate and empower
Passion for the Church: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the call to unity for member churches and the wider Christian world
