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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
Online program to empower lay and ordained for climate justice work in communities “Climate change affects every corner of the world”
Poland: Local LWF Assembly planning is progressing well Local congregations are looking forward to receiving Assembly delegates
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
LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate Protecting the safety and security of minorities
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland
