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The youngest ombudsperson in all Bavaria’s congregation councils Julian Appl: “My grandma was thrilled”
Call to act on climate-related crises, religious and political injustice Public statements and resolutions from 2019 LWF Council meeting
UN endorses LWF work for Development Goals New online tool launched to help churches link their work to UN’s 2030 Agenda
A source of hope towards Christian unity Five Christian traditions celebrate historic Joint Declaration on Justification
LWF President: Prophetic witness against injustices LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa addresses 2019 Council meeting
LWF General Secretary: ‘Hope is the antidote to paralyzing nostalgia’ Report of LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge to 2019 Council meeting
Celebration of ecumenical milestone, Thirteenth Assembly, to feature at 2019 LWF Council Theme: “Because we know God’s voice”
Churches must affirm holistic witness despite challenging contexts LWF President Musa brings greetings to Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation
Rooted in faith, committed to serving others World Service country program staff in Geneva for Global Leadership Team Meeting
Witnessing to faith as a source of transformation LWF General Secretary highlights theological and practical cooperation between Lutheran and Reformed communions