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Taiwan churches to host Global Mission Consultation The meeting at China Lutheran seminary will launch a communion-wide renewal of mission in the modern world
Americas: Leadership conference opens in worship Church leaders gather under theme of ‘Embodying the Word’
Inspired by Hope: African Lutheran leaders gather in Rwanda An opportunity to strengthen churches, deepen collaboration, and advance commitment to climate justice
Papua New Guinea: bringing the good news to the remotest places LWF Council member from PNG shares stories of working in some of the most inaccessible places on earth
Revisiting ‘Mission in Context’ for a changing world An African and an Asian theologian look back at the key 2004 document and reflect on future directions for the churches
Hanover to welcome more than 100,000 at 2025 Kirchentag Germany’s largest Protestant festival to explore faith, justice, and resilience in a changing world
Australia: searching for a way forward together As bishop of the church in Australia and New Zealand, Paul Smith led the Convention which approved women’s ordination
Easter message: Mission begins with Resurrection Isabella Reimann Gnas, LWF Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean reflects on Mary’s call to missionary action
Good Friday message: My God, why have you abandoned me? Bishop Tamás Fabiny, LWF Vice President for Central Eastern Europe reflects on the suffering portrayed in Psalm 22
Abound in Hope: Responsible theology takes center stage for Asian leaders Affirming resilience and hope against challenges
Asia: Diaconal workshop highlights best practices Hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand, the event focused on strengthening local churches for mission
Mozambique: working for justice and peace amidst political turmoil Voices from the Communion: amid ongoing violence, Rev. Zelda Cossa works to support communities displaced by big mining companies
