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The New Council Members of the Africa Region in the LWF The new leaders were elected at the concluded LWF Assembly to represent the Africa Region
Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the inter
LWF calls for member church project proposals LWF member churches have been invited to submit proposals for long-term projects that will begin in 2025. The deadline is 8 January 2024.
Christian leaders join young people for Vatican prayer vigil Religious leaders from many Christian churches pray together and receive seeds from young people to symbolize the need to nurture seeds of reconcil
Assembly condemns war against Ukraine, and weaponizing of food supply chains In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly, condemned the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and expressed shock at churches tha
Young Lutherans head to Rome for ecumenical prayer vigil Young Lutherans will join the LWF General Secretary, Pope Francis and a host of other Christian leaders for a prayer vigil in the Vatican organized
Assembly calls for more just global economic system In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called on churches to continue raising their voices for a more just global economic system and a
Assembly resolutions: theology, inclusivity, dialogue, and climate among key topics LWF’s Thirteenth Assembly resolutions highlight key concerns for churches including study processes in theology, intergenerational justice, sexual
LWF Annual Report 2022 published The year was marked by the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, which meant that in-person meetings could resume.
Assembly calls for solidarity with religious and ethnic minorities in Asia In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called for solidarity with member churches and other communities who are living as minorities in
A pledge to strengthen the bonds of communion LWF Thirteenth Assembly message affirms unity in diversity, and the call to serve the neighbor.
Serving the church as equals Women delegates from LWF member churches gathered for their Pre-Assembly to worship, build, and sustain relationships, assess regional and global n
