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Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Brazil: "Being the church of Jesus Christ in this country and its society" The IECLB takes its anniversary year as an opportunity for the church to further develop its role and mission as part of Brazilian society.
New task force on mutual responsibility in the LWF communion A new task force will seek to define how the shared commitments of the LWF can be embodied by member churches.
View from North Sumatra: LWF Regional Secretary for Asia Rev. Dr Rospita Siahaan has recently been appointed to strengthen relations with churches across the region
Diakonia at the heart of community transformation in Africa Regional workshop showcases best practices that are changing lives and perceptions
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia
Colombia: from pioneers to peacemakers In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop President Atahualpa Hernández reflects on the role of the Lutheran church as it seeks to promote peace an
New study group on theologies of the cross for the 21st century The LWF has initiated a study process on the theologies of the cross, to strengthen churches’ proclamation and Lutheran self-understanding.
Italy: Shelter for migrants on the brink of homelessness The LWF-supported Schutzhütte B1 Rifugio shelter in northern Italy provides protection and support for vulnerable women at the risk of homelessness
New study group on peace and reconciliation in war contexts A new study group will provide further theological reflection and interdisciplinary analysis of LWF’s contribution to peace and reconciliation in c
Italian church celebrates history, plants seeds for the future The Lutheran church in Italy is marking 75 years since its establishment but its history can be traced right back to the Reformation – as letters f
