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Germany: “Spreading faith through song” The first Protestant hymnbooks were printed in Germany 500 years ago, and thousands of editions were to follow.
LWF approves new theology and diakonia scholarships Over the coming year, 127 new candidates from LWF member churches will receive scholarships to study theology or diakonia and development
United States: New theological education program for Indigenous leaders The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has launched a new theological education program for Indigenous leaders.
Africa Region: Church leaders hold their first online fellowship meeting Creating a space for communion-building, exchange and praying together at the beginning of a new year was the aim of the new online meeting format
Peru: Focusing on social justice and calling for action given societal realities In this Voices from the Communion interview, the Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru, Rev.
RoNEL: Reflecting on the episcopal ministry The annual retreat of newly elected church leaders (RoNEL) gives bishops and church presidents a valuable opportunity to strengthen their understan
New Year Message: Let all you do be done in love As another year draws to a close, LWF General Secretary Rev.
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
France: Anchored in early choice to put “the Bible at the center” A pianist since the age of 12, who went on to become the first woman president of a French Protestant church, Rev.
Kühnbaum-Schmidt installed as German National Committee Chairperson The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, is the new Chairperson of the German National
Central African Republic: A beacon of light toward stability and peace In this Voices from the Communion, the Central African Republic Lutheran church leader highlights the church’s responsibility in building trust in