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Women brokering peace in conflict and crisis CSW65: Lutherans join other religious actors to focus on including women of faith in peacebuilding processes
Faith leaders prepare for COP26: Urgent climate action needed Junge’s message to faith and political leaders: “This year is crucial”
Lutheran women share stories of changing social norms LWF delegates at CSW65 shine spotlight on ways of challenging patriarchal practices in Mexico and Tanzania
COVID-19: Christians around the globe join ecumenical Week of Prayer On the first anniversary of pandemic, Christian churches and organizations pray for healing and hope
Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls
Serbia: Apple trees as a sign of faith and creation Youth-led climate project contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness
Freedom of a Christian: a compass for contemporary church ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
An “Inner dialogue” with Luther’s Bible in Wartburg Three distinguished authors to spend a month at Wartburg Castle for a literary encounter
A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships
Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives