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Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region
Asia: Called to become prophetic witnesses to the gospel Asia Church Leadership Conference concludes with pledge to “listen, connect and engage” with people of God
LWF offers condolences after Texas school shooting Church encouraged to "continue to advocate prophetically against gun violence”
AVH: Delayed payments put Palestinian lives at risk Augusta Victoria Hospital forced to turn Palestinian patients away as funding crisis causes severe lack of medicines
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization
South Africa: School children leading climate advocacy, food sustainability, and creation care Striving for long-term sustainability and biodiversity
Poland: LWF opens two centers for refugees Cash-assistance for 56,000 families fleeing war in Ukraine
Asia: Building resilience and hope to weather the storm Indonesian Bishop Telaumbanua leads discussion on post-pandemic ministry at Asia Church Leadership Conference
Americas: “Restoring dry bones” in a world in need Leadership meeting concludes, affirming vitality of church missions
Asian Church Leaders: Ministry after the storm Lutheran leaders from across Asia gather in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges
Reaffirming the commitment to respond to visible and forgotten crises LWF World Service holds Global Leadership Team Meeting in Kenya
