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Eleven leaders from LWF member churches are meeting in Geneva 12-18 September, to share and learn about vocation in their respective churches and in the global LWF communion. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay
LWF hosts second retreat for Lutheran church leaders
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13 Sep 2016
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13 Sep 2016
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A damaged house in Bukoba. Photo: LWF/TCRS
Tanzanian church and LWF support Bukoba earthquake survivors
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12 Sep 2016
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  • Churches
12 Sep 2016
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Pagirinya settlement was opened less than a month ago and is already overcrowded. Photo: LWF Uganda
More support needed for refugees in Uganda
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7 Sep 2016
  • Humanitarian
7 Sep 2016
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Christian Chavarria Ayala in his workshop. Photo: Juan Arrieta 
A symbol of life and hope 
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6 Sep 2016
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  • Communion
6 Sep 2016
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Malmö Arena will be the site of the Joint Ecumenical Commemoration on 31 October in Lund, Sweden. Photo: Creative Commons
Together in Hope in Malmö Arena
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6 Sep 2016
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6 Sep 2016
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A Javanese traditional music band performs during a cultural evening of the LWF Pre-Assemblies for LAC and North America, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo: LWF/P. Mumia
One melody together, different, coordinated instruments
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2 Sep 2016
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2 Sep 2016
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In the face of myriad social crises, Lutherans as a Christian community can still say “we are not perfect” but also offer space for dialogue and nurturing a sense of being together in communion,” said IECLB President , Rev. Dr Nestor Paulo Friedrich (middle). Photo: LWF/P. Cuyatti
Liberated by God’s grace to share the gospel, serve the needy
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1 Sep 2016
  • Communion
  • Theology
1 Sep 2016
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Djouma Ousmane (in the back) ferries members of the community across the river with a boat they bought with collective income from an LWF livelihoods initiative. Photo: LWF Chad
Sowing in the ground, reaping on the river
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1 Sep 2016
  • Humanitarian
1 Sep 2016
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Addressing the root causes of poverty, marginalization and exclusion
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31 Aug 2016
  • Communion
31 Aug 2016
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