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A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace Online ecumenical service on Ash Wednesday features testimonies from Ukrainian towns and cities under attack
A World of Neighbours offers vision of welcoming society Church of Sweden hosts interreligious summit showcasing work to support migrants and create inclusive societies
Building inclusive societies with universal social protection Ecumenical consultation explores role of churches in strengthening social contract between governments and citizens
“A brave space for courageous peace” LWF and partners encourage youth leadership in interfaith dialogue
Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development
Bishop Farrell: ‘Synodality’ and the search for Christian unity During the Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the Pontifical Council shares hopes for progress in ecumenical relations
Welcoming the stranger through faith and community Connecting grass-root faith actors to a global refugee response
Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East The Middle East Council of Churches offers reflections on the journey of the Magi for ecumenical Week of Prayer
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
Human Rights: Our foundational commitment "Our call is to ensure that the human rights of everyone is fulfilled” says Isaiah Toroitich, LWF Head of Global Advocacy
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice
