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Colombia: "God shows no favoritism among people" Voices from the Communion: Elizabeth Arciniegas, Gender Justice coordinator, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia
Porvoo: Lutherans, Anglicans growing in common faith Finnish Bishop Matti Repo attended the Lambeth Conference as co-chair of the ecumenical Porvoo group
United States: LWF’s gratitude for ELCA’s witness and encouragement to seek unity LWF’s greetings to Churchwide Assembly
AVH: funds allow hospital to continue life-saving work Augusta Victoria Hospital announces quality services can continue following recent U.S and E.U payments
Bangladesh: Living in displacement, the life of a Rohingya family “We fled for our lives […] We now have shelter, clothes, food, cooking ingredients and all other things”
Walking a new path together towards Christian unity LWF General Secretary addresses Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops on challenges of ecumenical journey
LAC: Member churches advocating for climate justice together Workshop strengthens advocacy through exchange and collaboration
Assembly: Creating a space for joint reflection and shared vision Rev. Dr Faith Lugazia, the Assembly Content Coordinator, speaks about preparations for the Thirteenth Assembly
Guidelines for ministry in a multi-religious world Evangelical Lutheran Church in America shares suggestions for planning interfaith services and events
Strasbourg Ecumenical Institute to host online course Applications welcome until 31 August for week-long study course offering in-depth ecumenical training and sharing
India: “Being connected with other youth has enriched me” Voices from the Communion: Global Young Reformer Jeebita Moshahari, Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ecumenical witness to plight of Mediterranean migrants Swedish Bishop Karin Johannesson visits Anglican and Catholic parishes on islands of Sicily and Lampedusa