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Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches
USA seminarians reflect on global ecumenism and reconciliation Iowa’s Wartburg seminary students visit LWF Communion Office
Witnessing through dialogue, education and women’s empowerment in the Holy Land Voices from the Communion: Palestinian LWF Council member Sally Azar
Living together in times of fragmentation Lutheran diaconal workers in Europe examine migration ‘bridges or walls’
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders
Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope LWF General Secretary sends message to young people at European Encounter in Madrid
Churches accompany ex-combatant communities through delicate peace process FARC ex-combatants live fragile peace in Colombia
Hospital in Naples marks half century of ‘open arms’ Villa Betania Evangelical Hospital provides care for poor and undocumented migrants
A strong basis to implement climate agreement but the poor have been left behind LWF Youth Secretary says COP 24 outcome lacks commitment to the most marginalized
2018 LWF Christmas message: “Do not be afraid” Archbishop Musa invites Christians to conquer fear of others
Liberia’s Thursdays in Black campaign amplifies efforts to end gender-based violence Lutheran Bishop Seyenkulo sees “potential to change our world for the better”