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LWF Annual Report 2023 published The Thirteenth Assembly is prominent in 2023 Annual Report of the LWF which is now available on the LWF’s website and in hard copy.
Astrid Kleist installed as new leader of LWF German National Committee Former LWF Vice-President Astrid Kleist was installed as the new leader of the GNC/LWF last weekend, in a festive service in Wittenberg.
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.
New skills to lead and advocate for gender justice Two participants in the LWF training program on theology, leadership, and gender justice share how newly acquired skills and knowledge advance thei
“Chapel of Life” is a witness to the God of hope and healing The “Chapel of Life” in Bethlehem provides mourners a room for prayer and reflection.
Namibia: Indigenous-led advocacy for land rights In Namibia, a community of the San people and the Lutheran church are prioritizing indigenous-led development approaches to counter cultural stereo
Do not instrumentalize the gospel by speaking of “Holy War” On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine.
Palestine: Solidarity in “small acts” that keep hope alive With its income-generating activities mostly grounded by the war in Gaza, the Palestinian Lutheran church extends small acts that keep hope alive,
Indonesia: Setting sail for hope A rural community on the Mentawai Islands can improve its economic prospects and access facilities with a new boat.
Global Christian Forum: life-changing experience in Ghana Delegates to the fourth Global Christian Forum gathering in Accra went on pilgrimage to the Cape Coast slave castle and shared stories of their fai