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Mexico: Fire in migration center was “a predicted tragedy” The Mexican Lutheran Church reiterated its criticism of migration authorities after a fire in a migration center caused the death of at least 40 pe
Ukraine: Joint prayer for peace with German bishop during Odessa visit During a solidarity visit to Odessa, Ukraine, VELKD leading bishop Ralf Meister said: “Together, we long for a world in which peace and justice no
Rwanda: Stepping up theological training of evangelists and pastors Church growth and stricter government regulations regarding the training of pastors are reasons for the Lutheran Church of Rwanda to prioritize the
Germany: “May the Assembly make hope leap within us” In this Voices from the Communion interview, Pröpstin Astrid Kleist speaks about her leadership at the local and international levels and the chara
German church makes groundbreaking decision on gender equality and youth participation From 2025 the synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany will be composed of equal numbers of men and women and ten percent of pe
LWF launches "Seven weeks for peace" lent campaign This lent, the LWF invites Lutheran churches worldwide to pray for peace in seven countries and regions worldwide.
LWF grants scholarship for 2023 The LWF has approved more than 120 candidates for its scholarships’ program in theology and diakonia studies in 2023. The majority are youth.
Peru: Church calls for resignation of nation’s president In an open letter, in response to the ongoing political protests and unrest in Peru, Pastor President Rev.
Applications open for 2023 lay leaders seminar LWF is calling for applications to join its annual seminar on church leadership which be held in Geneva, Switzerland, and Wittenberg, Germany, in J
Nordic churches hold preparatory meeting for LWF Assembly Economic justice, gender equality and the legacy of antisemitism are some of the shared concerns which Nordic churches will be bringing to the LWF’
