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Randa Osman Al-Majalis (left) and Rebecca Makki (right), two of the top five students from Ajoung Thok awarded by the ministry. Photo: LWF/ A. Mwaura
South Sudan: Refugee students shine in final exams
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7 Jul 2016
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7 Jul 2016
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The Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus helps to diffuse tension and reconcile communities in the southwestern region of Gambella. At a recent workshop, trainees washed the feet of a man, woman, youth and child, as a sign of love and respect. Photo: EECMY Peace Office
Ethiopian church fosters peace and reconciliation in Gambella
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7 Jul 2016
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7 Jul 2016
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Holding the green card: members of the LWF Council vote on a proposal at the 2016 Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Council 2016: moving the LWF toward the Twelfth Assembly
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6 Jul 2016
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6 Jul 2016
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AIDS work in the Nicaraguan Lutheran Church of Faith and Hope prioritizes children. Rev. Soliette López, left, Alexander García, Kevin Mena and Sergio Rios take part in a children's Christmas party for children often left out because of discrimination, in the western city of Masaya, near the capital Managua. Photo: Daniela Cruz
Nicaraguan Lutheran pastor puts smile on the faces of children affected by AIDS
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6 Jul 2016
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6 Jul 2016
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Syrian refugee children at a fence facing the Aegean Sea coast, Greece. Photo: ACT/ Paul Jeffrey
“Meet refugees in service and love”
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4 Jul 2016
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4 Jul 2016
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Bishop Emeritus Donald McCoid said image of the Orthodox Church in council should inspire all Christians. Photo: ELCA
Lutherans represented at historic Orthodox Church council meeting
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1 Jul 2016
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1 Jul 2016
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The LWF Council endorsed the report of the Mennonite task force at its June meeting. It was part of recommendations from the Committee for Theology and Ecumenical Relations, presented by its chairperson, Presiding Bishop Dr Miloš Klátik, Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in the Slovak Republic. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Lutherans and Mennonites forge closer relations in practical ways
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1 Jul 2016
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1 Jul 2016
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People in Colombia watch the news announcing the peace agreement. Photo: Diego Loaiza
“Share the hope”
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29 Jun 2016
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29 Jun 2016
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Council member Daniëlle Dokman makes a submission during the 20 June session of the LWF Council meeting. Photo: LWF/M. Renaux
Solidarity with peace building and encouragement of efforts to foster democracy
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27 Jun 2016
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27 Jun 2016
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