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Vital support and prudent management ensured strong financial results LWF Council members join the local congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Geneva for Sunday worship. Photo: LWF/A. Hillert
Council approves new LWF strategy on ‘Sharing Hope’ Hope is at the center of the new 2025-2031 strategy of the LWF approved by the LWF Council today.
Burghardt highlights credible witness in times of conflict General Secretary Burghardt addresses LWF Council, urging member churches to share hope, model respectful dialogue and offer a credible witness in
“Hope is a gift” says President Stubkjær President Henrik Stubkjær inaugurates the first full Council since the Kraków Assembly and reflects on the theme of hope, which is at the heart of
Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility
Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio
Advocating to bridge the gender gaps in climate justice LWF and other faith-based organizations advocate for including women’s perspectives and concerns in climate policies and action.
LWF World Service Annual Report 2023 published The LWF World Service Annual Report reflects LWF’s humanitarian and development work in a growing number of conflicts and emergencies worldwide.
Kenya: Solidarity with families that lost everything LWF communion solidarity boosts rapid assistance to those in dire need
LWF Annual Report 2023 published The Thirteenth Assembly is prominent in 2023 Annual Report of the LWF which is now available on the LWF’s website and in hard copy.
