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USA: first Latina and ‘Luthercostal’ bishop Voices from the Communion: Bishop Leila Ortiz of ELCA’s Metropolitan Washington DC Synod
Hope in focus as LWF greets CPCE Assembly Protestant churches must stand together during times of crisis
Being connected is a source of hope Workshop in Iceland highlights challenges and resilience of Palestinian Lutherans
Christians worldwide join for the Season of Creation Prayer and reflection with a focus on hope and action for creation
Communities of hope in a divided world General Secretary Burghardt delivers keynote address at Finnish church Mission Partnership Consultation
Indonesia: Empowering women for leadership on Nias island Women-led campaign toward economic stability, food security and leadership roles
Angola: celebrating 70 years of growth and development Voices from the Communion: Presiding Bishop Tomás Ndawanapo on past challenges and future hopes
Every small success fuels my commitment Reflections from the team leader of an emergency program supporting Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Argentina: local solutions to climate change challenges Participants at a regional Climate Justice Forum learn about best practices in caring for creation
First step toward LWF scholarships alumni network Strengthening the communion across regions and generations
New commissions to further dialogue with Roman Catholics and Pentecostals 2025 to see start of second Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue and Sixth Phase of Joint Commission with Catholics
