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Uruguay: a bridge between art, faith and society Pastor Dr Jerónimo Granados, leader of the German Evangelical Congregation of Montevideo
Greenland’s church leaders call for solidarity in time of crisis Five leaders of Greenland’s church share challenges they face following threats of U.S. takeover of the island
“You are not alone” write LWF leaders to Ukrainian church A message of solidarity to German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine after four years of war
Argentina: Everyone has a place at the Lord’s table Rev. Mariela Pereyra, President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Uruguay and Argentina
Solidarity with U.S. church leaders standing against violence and polarization Letter to ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry expresses deep concern over violence leading to deaths in Minnesota
Germany: young people engaging on common concerns Youth leader Robert Hammerschmidt from the Evangelical Church in Central Germany
Poland: Model for churches and humanitarian actors working hand in hand Looking back at a successful response to Ukrainian refugee crisis as LWF closes its country program in Poland
LWF welcomes new Lutheran Bishop in Jordan and the Holy Land Rev. Dr Imad Haddad consecrated Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
LWF congratulates Kenyan Bishop-elect Catherine Musau Historic election of first woman in the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
South Africa: seeking a return to the missionary spirit Lizwi Mtumtum, President of the Moravian Church in South Africa
A milestone for men in Guyana church First National Men’s Assembly provided space to strengthen commitment to ministry
New Year message: when God makes all things new As a new year, 2025, draws near, LWF General Secretary Rev.
