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Welcome to Poland: new Assembly publication Read about the history of the Lutheran church in Poland and its work in an increasingly secular society through the pages of this new brochure, int
Malaysia: a lifetime calling to Lutheran ministry In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Thomas Low recalls his childhood in a non-Christian family and his call to ordained ministry in
Global and local perspectives on Lutheran identity A new publication presents contributions of an interdisciplinary conference organized by the GNC/LWF last year and contributes to the LWF’s study p
Poland: Expressing faith in a polarized society The Lutheran congregation in Krakow is one of the oldest in the world.
Assembly: Stewards prepare to share their gifts Since their first meeting, Assembly stewards have reached important milestones.
Germany: Called to be ambassadors of peace and hope A recent partnership conference held in Germany brought together Lutherans from across the LWF communion, strengthening their witness for hope and
Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective
Amsterdam exhibition on global Lutheranism The Dutch Luther Museum in Amsterdam has launched an exhibition on historical and current relations Dutch Lutherans had internationally.
Norway: Nordic youth hopes for Krakow Assembly In this Voices from the Communion, youth delegate Nora Antonsen shares her passion for climate justice, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment - va
Seminar highlights essential role of lay leadership Lay leaders from churches around the globe reflect on ways they have been enriched by a seminar in Geneva and Wittenberg focused on capacity buildi
Asia: Pre-Assembly message highlights religious freedom, justice, and diakonia The Asia Pre-Assembly message expresses grave concern about religious freedom and emphasizes the commitment of Asia member churches to peace and di
Brazil: working for intergenerational justice in the church In this Voices from the Communion, Natan Schumann, coordinator of the National Council of Evangelical Youth in Brazil, shares his hopes for the LWF