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Americas: Burghardt says ‘churches should be messengers of tangible hope’ LWF general secretary addresses Leadership Conference of the Americas 2025
Americas: Leadership conference opens in worship Church leaders gather under theme of ‘Embodying the Word’
Recalling the legacy of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Strengthening relations between Lutherans in the USA and Papua New Guinea Companion synods in the ELCA and ELCPNG reignite their relationships
Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem
LWF delegation to attend UN Summit of the Future General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutheran presence at world leaders’ summit in New York
Churches urged to endorse call for Fossil Fuel Treaty Leaders and congregations invited to sign Faith Letter for Season of Creation’s day of action on 21 September
USA: first Latina and ‘Luthercostal’ bishop Voices from the Communion: Bishop Leila Ortiz of ELCA’s Metropolitan Washington DC Synod
Created To Be: LWF joins youth gathering in New Orleans ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering
Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
