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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
LWF Assembly logo designer wins top awards Polish American artist and theologian Kristen Opalinski has won top awards for her designs illustrating the Krakow Assembly theme of ‘One Body, One
Americas: Called to be messengers of peace and hope With a message of hope and confirming God’s calling to serve churches and societies, the Leadership Conference of the Americas concluded.
Invest in youth, LWF delegation to ECOSOC forum shows why Investing in youth innovations on climate justice and peace mobilizes global action for sustainable development.
Americas: Women and youth networks present their priorities During the Leadership Conference of the Americas, the regions’ women’s and youth networks presented their work priorities for the coming years.
