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Immediate commitments to refugees and migrants needed New York declaration “an historic opportunity” (LWI) – With hope and disappointment The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) received the…
Proposals to pool resources to sustain Lutheran theological formation in LWF regions Church leaders seek collaboration in finding solutions to common challenges
Encounters to deepen dialogue towards church unity Catholics in Chile endorse ‘From Conflict to Communion’ proposals for joint action with Lutherans
Sports and practical work experience LWF summer camp provides career orientation for youth in Beit Hanina, Palestine
LWF hosts second retreat for Lutheran church leaders Junge addresses shared identity as churches in communion
Tanzanian church and LWF support Bukoba earthquake survivors Bukoba Lutheran Bishop: Many people are “deeply shaken”
More support needed for refugees in Uganda ADJUMANI (Uganda)/ GENEVA, 7 September 2016 (LWI) – Six weeks after an outbreak of violence in South Sudan forced tens of thousands to fle
Together in Hope in Malmö Arena GENEVA, 6 September 2016 (LWI) – On 31 October Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and LWF General Secretary Rev.
A symbol of life and hope (LWI) – There is a white dove on almost every cross that Christian Chavarria Ayala paints.
One melody together, different, coordinated instruments PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 2 September 2016 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev.
