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Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand
Asian churches join LWF’s theology, gender justice and leadership training Online classes for first cohort of 25 participants
Central and Western Africa: Churches in LWF sub-region set for a fresh start LUCCWA General Assembly deliberates on concrete steps to foster the communion
Peru: Strengthening leadership for a sustainable church and community In Peru, an LWF-supported initiative has offered tools to strengthen leadership and continuity of spiritual work.
New Year message 2025: Hold fast to what is good As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev.
Advent: LWF scholars celebrate new beginnings At an online Advent celebration honoring graduates of the LWF scholarship program, participants were encouraged to “dare to hope” for new beginning
Christmas message: shine like the star to lead others to Christ LWF President Henrik Stubkjær reflects on the symbolism of the star which leads the wise men to the stable in Bethlehem
Gender Justice: celebrating progress, charting the road ahead Over a decade on from the launch of LWF’s Gender Justice Policy, participants in a three-day consultation reaffirm the importance of keeping the co
Gender Justice Consultation: Faith and human rights The intersection of faith language and human rights discourse was crucial during the drafting of the LWF Gender Justice Policy over a decade ago an
2024 Christmas card: Following the footsteps of the wise men Nigerian artist combines graphic design and African tradition
Wittenberg: “Moved, challenged, inspired, unsettled, and transformed” Pastors’ seminar studying Luther and building communion
Messages of Joy: An Advent journey across the communion Daily reflections featuring diverse voices from around the globe
