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LWF mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus Niels Henrik Arendt Deep commitment to and passion for serving the church
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Solidarity for Ukrainian church diaconal work amid conflict Assistance to the displaced and people with disabilities
Harnessing local resources for a sustainable church in Africa Credibility and accountability urged at West African workshop
Middle East “needs justice not more arms” LWF Council concern over violence against religious minorities
LWF president Bishop Younan visits member church in Kazakhstan Accompanying each other in the Lutheran communion
Young American Lutherans step into the shoes of refugees Simulated refugee experience “life changing”
Diakonia network bolstering the efforts of small Brazilian organizations “Networking is one of the traits of vital ministry”
New HIV handbook to help churches learn practical response Latin American churches find space for change in their HIV work
Canadian Lutherans look outward as national convention ends National Bishop Susan Johnson re-elected, church takes action on “welcoming the stranger” and climate justice