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Churches must affirm holistic witness despite challenging contexts LWF President Musa brings greetings to Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation
Tanzanian and Swedish church leaders hold joint retreat Bishops issue shared statement on proclaiming the gospel in the public space
Signs of hope amid challenging times Leadership Conference in Latin America opens with context analysis and insights from member churches
Ethiopia: Fish farming promotes youth entrepreneurship and food security “Through a sharing spirit” EECMY initiatives serve wider community
Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice Equipping churches to create just and sustainable communities
Church of Iceland offers equal opportunities for women Nordic church implementing LWF commitment to promote women and young people in leadership
Honduran church models inclusion and opportunities for young women LWF member church works with partners offering alternatives to migration
Witnessing through dialogue, education and women’s empowerment in the Holy Land Voices from the Communion: Palestinian LWF Council member Sally Azar
Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope LWF General Secretary sends message to young people at European Encounter in Madrid
A strong basis to implement climate agreement but the poor have been left behind LWF Youth Secretary says COP 24 outcome lacks commitment to the most marginalized