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LWF country programs in East Africa plan joint approach to humanitarian crises Strategic response to South Sudan crisis and climate change in the region
Junge to Asian churches: Peace-building is our only choice LWF leader invites Asian churches to embrace God’s call to mission and engage in “a journey of equals”
Preparing young Palestinians to care for creation West Bank students learn how to preserve the region’s rich biodiversity
Asia Church Leadership Conference to focus on interfaith relations Delegates to discuss how Lutheran churches can work together for peace with other faith communities
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew honored by Church of Sweden Commitment to religious freedom, human rights, refugee needs and care for creation
Implementing gender justice in Asian contexts Women meet in Indonesia ahead of regional church leadership conference
Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country
Churches to act for justice, affirm human dignity LWF shares deep concern over escalating violence in South Africa
The dangerous dream of a brighter future Symbols of Hope: LWF program in Nigeria warns of the risks of migration
As Climate Summit begins, Churches Call for Action Now! Deep seated transformation needed to address climate emergency
“The wisdom of God woven into the fabric of creation” Ecumenical partners launch photo exhibition on the Bible and biodiversity in New York and Geneva