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Tanzania: working for change in church and society In this Voices from the Communion, Faustina Nillan, newly appointed as director for women and gender with the All Africa Conference of Churches, sh
Two decades of service to Lutherans worldwide and in Germany The GNC/LWF General Secretary, Norbert Denecke, is retiring after more than 20 years of service.
You are not alone: praying for just peace in Ukraine LWF leaders bring message of solidarity from global church to Lutheran congregations in Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine: Humanitarian work and advocacy with political leaders LWF President Stubkjær and General Secretary Burghardt met with key political leaders in Ukraine during solidarity visit
Tanzania and Ethiopia: serving body and soul On his first visit as LWF President, Bishop Henrik Stubkjær witnessed the multi-faceted work of the two largest churches in the global Lutheran com
Together for Creation and ecumenical relations LWF Vice-President and head of the LWF German National Committee, Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum Schmidt, recently traveled to Rome for meetings with Ecu
Americas: Called to be messengers of peace and hope With a message of hope and confirming God’s calling to serve churches and societies, the Leadership Conference of the Americas concluded.
Americas: Women and youth networks present their priorities During the Leadership Conference of the Americas, the regions’ women’s and youth networks presented their work priorities for the coming years.
Americas: “Do not be afraid!” Reflecting on the theme of the Leadership Conference of the Americas, participants have shared challenges and hopes prevailing in the regions.
“Easter is our only hope” In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Azar talks about the impact of the Israel-Palestine conflict on the Palestinian Christians, diaconal work
LWF General Secretary visits Jerusalem The LWF General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt visited Jerusalem and the West Bank, witnessing firsthand the impact of the current conflict on the
Strong commitment to mission, education and service LWF President Stubkjær is making a first visit to member churches of the global Lutheran communion, travelling this week to Tanzania and Ethiopia