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Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa
Stronger together for the sake of people in need LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration
Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President
A singing communion in Advent 2021 LWF member churches, country programs to share Advent hymns for the fourth time
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed
Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background
COP26: Call to “keep 1.5 alive” and lift up missing voices LWF General Secretary grateful for youth leadership for climate justice
Interfaith peacebuilding through short films LWF showcases grassroots initiatives from Iraq and Indonesia during Geneva Peace Week
South Africa: Speaking truth to power with compassion Voices from the Communion: Khulekani Magwaza, LWF Council member and COP26 youth delegate
Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey
