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“As much as you need” campaign during Lent “God’s creation is threatened,” said the Leading Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, in her c
Being credible witnesses in church and society What tasks and actions arise for the LWF member churches from the message and other results of the Thirteenth Assembly?
Germany: “Spreading faith through song” The first Protestant hymnbooks were printed in Germany 500 years ago, and thousands of editions were to follow.
LWF approves new theology and diakonia scholarships Over the coming year, 127 new candidates from LWF member churches will receive scholarships to study theology or diakonia and development
Africa Region: Church leaders hold their first online fellowship meeting Creating a space for communion-building, exchange and praying together at the beginning of a new year was the aim of the new online meeting format
Peru: Focusing on social justice and calling for action given societal realities In this Voices from the Communion interview, the Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru, Rev.
RoNEL: Reflecting on the episcopal ministry The annual retreat of newly elected church leaders (RoNEL) gives bishops and church presidents a valuable opportunity to strengthen their understan
Saxony: Bishop and youth plant 500 trees together Preserving habitats for people and nature and experiencing hope and energy in the process is what Bishop Bilz and youth from the Evangelical Luther
New Year Message: Let all you do be done in love As another year draws to a close, LWF General Secretary Rev.
2023 Christmas card: Reimagining unity and collective witness It is a year to be reminded of what it means to be a communion of churches in so many ways, says the artist who designed the 2023 LWF Christmas car
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest