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Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa
Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background
Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey
Lutheran Communion offers thanks, bids farewell to General Secretary Martin Junge LWF leaders, staff and representatives of member churches gather in person and online for thanksgiving service
Climate crisis needs reset of global economic model LWF joins leaders of other Christian organizations in urgent appeal to heads of G20 nations ahead of Rome summit
Polish church votes to ordain women pastors LWF welcomes the decision by the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
Launch of new online public theology resources LWF joins Berlin Institute and Beyers Naudé Center to help member churches strengthen engagement in public space
First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry"
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
Tanzania: The journey of a woman pastor with her indigenous community Voices from the Communion: Rev. Rebecca Maduley Kurubai, the first Maasai woman pastor
