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LWF Thirteenth Assembly worship life begins to take shape An integral expression of the journey from conflict to communion
Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination Voices from the Communion: Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained to ministry in Iceland
Germany: “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” online campaign on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Bavarian campaign encourages learning and action on SDGs
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film “Close to Life” shows how the church and its staff are part of people’s daily lives
Madagascar: Self-sustainability is key for a growing church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy, President, Malagasy Lutheran Church
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space Voices from the Communion: Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations LWF leader returns from 3-day trip to Warsaw and Krakow feeling “encouraged and inspired” by planning for 2023
Icelandic church strengthens commitment to immigrants, refugees General Synod adopts comprehensive new policy
Church of Sweden apologizes for abuse of the Sámi People “An essential step forward on the long road of reconciliation”
Tanzanian church hosts regional gender justice resource hub Legacy of Madagascan theologian Hélène Ralivao continues through launch of research and resource development fund