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LWF Reaches Out to Displaced Populations in Central African Republic Insecurity Hampers Timely Response to Enormous Needs
LWF Communion Joins in Prayer for Abducted School Girls Special Prayers and Fasting in Nigerian Congregations
Calling the International Community to Action in South Sudan NGOs Propose Seven Steps to Address Crisis, Churches Call to Prayer
Joint Interreligious Declaration on Peace Building, Democracy and Development Christian and Muslim Leaders Sign at Dialogue Meeting in Tanzania
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Tanzania’s vice-president addresses LWF interfaith conference “Build new structures to promote peace”
LWF Pays Scheduled Accompaniment Visit to EECMY “Expression of the Vitality of Communion Relationships in the LWF”
LWF Joins Call to End Violence against Civilians in South Sudan A Callous Disregard for Civilian Life
Lutheran Church in Chile Ordains First Woman Pastor All LWF Member Churches in Region Now Welcoming Women as Ministers