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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 Annual Report 2023 published The Thirteenth Assembly is prominent in 2023 Annual Report of the LWF which is now available on the LWF’s website and in hard copy.
New publication: Thirteenth Assembly Report Highlights from 2023 Lutheran communion gathering and shared commitments for the future
Do not instrumentalize the gospel by speaking of “Holy War” On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine.
You are not alone: praying for just peace in Ukraine LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine: Humanitarian work and advocacy with political leaders LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit
Brazil: Solidarity with those affected by floods In the wake of catastrophic floods in southern Brazil, LWF General Secretary Burghardt has expressed solidarity with Evangelical Church of the Luth
LWF General Secretary visits Jerusalem The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the
Solidarity with church and people of Central African Republic LWF stands in solidarity with all affected by the latest massacre of civilians in the Central African Republic.
Being credible witnesses in church and society What tasks and actions arise for the LWF member churches from the message and other results of the Thirteenth Assembly?