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Cameroon: Addressing gaps in theological education and leadership Voices from the Communion: Cameroon’s Bishop Dr Jean Baïguelé shares his vision of “theological education that matches church needs,” youth and wom
Europe: Diaconal actors prepare on-line learning materials Diaconal actors in LWF’s member churches in Europe are developing a learning program for congregations, church organizations, teachers and trainees
Lutheran youth continue to focus on peace in 2022 Youth in LWF’s member churches continue to lead the way by engaging in important conversations on peace in their churches and communities.
Church leaders: shared values across diverse contexts At annual LWF retreat for newly elected bishops and presidents among LWF’s member churches, participants shared experiences on Lutheran identity, b
Estonia: The church, a treasure for future generations In this Voices from the Communion, LWF Vice President Archbishop Urmas Viilma reflects on his childhood in Soviet-occupied Estonia, his discovery o
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
We need increased climate ambition, says German bishop The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, said churches in the global North must addres
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
LWF participates in 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches 4,000 Christians from all over the world gather in Karlsruhe, Germany
Reflecting together on leadership in the Lutheran communion LWF hosts sixth seminar for newly-elected church leaders
Madagascar: Volunteers put their faith, gifts and talents into community development Solidarity that “lightens everyone’s burden”
United States: LWF’s gratitude for ELCA’s witness and encouragement to seek unity LWF’s greetings to Churchwide Assembly
