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Latin American women honored for theological research Brazil’s Faculdades EST awards honorary degree to five theologians from different Christian traditions
New SDGs training manual for faith-based actors Download guidelines and pedagogical tools for online and face-to-face training
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World Humanitarian Day: Inspiration from the heart of conflict A reflection on the unique contributions of faith-based organizations
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LWF appeals for funds for Haiti earthquake As death toll rises, thousands of survivors brace for tropical storm heading towards the Caribbean island nation
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LWF responds to decision by Lutheran church in Latvia Statement says dialogue is required to assess relations
Remembering Bishop Dr David W. Preus The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President
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LWF welcomes new UN climate report, urges ambitious action to protect the most vulnerable Climate change is real, lives and livelihoods are already threatened
Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”