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Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Anglican-Lutheran Society explores spirituality and living in diversity More than three decades of promoting common witness
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development LWF builds capacity for churches in Southeast Asia to respond to economic and environmental challenges
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe ‘People on the Move’ workshop showcases how community housing project responds to needs of changing population
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Cyclone Idai: LWF to provide clean water sources and shelter in Mozambique LWF team says “most displaced people are still in holding centers”