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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
Plea from faith leaders: Save our common home Lutherans join world’s faith leaders in the Vatican to sign appeal to governments ahead of COP26 climate summit
Season of Creation 2021: “Challenge the world to care for all creation” Opening prayer with representatives from across the ecumenical family
LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development
Finance chairperson thanks LWF’s churches and partners for “faithful support” LWF Council receives 2020 financial results
Junge highlights LWF’s agility, resilience, clarity of mission In his report to Council, the General Secretary says LWF is stable and well-positioned to face post-pandemic period
LWF elects Estonian Anne Burghardt as new General Secretary Election marks first woman and first Central and Eastern European pastor to head global communion of churches
LWF President: “Be witnesses of radical hope” Grateful for churches carrying “each other’s burdens” and providing support during pandemic
LWF Council to meet online, 18-23 June Governing body to reflect on response to COVID-19, plans for 2022, elect next General Secretary
Compassion with a drive towards justice LWF General Secretary speaks at a symposium on civil society engagement
