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The people of Sudan need peace and solidarity The LWF President and General Secretary condemn violence and call for peace in Sudan.
Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
LWF joins call to fight hunger at Horn of Africa LWF and partners call for more sustained assistance to the Horn of Africa.
Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Co
Lutherans and Orthodox celebrate 40 years of dialogue Lutherans and Orthodox theologians meet in Wittenberg to explore the role of the Holy Spirit and to work on a joint document due to mark the 1700th
Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the p
USA: from summer camp leader to Chicago bishop In this Voices from the Communion, we hear from ELCA Bishop Yehiel Curry, former pastor and mission developer with the Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Chu
Poland: Planning a new life, missing the old One year after the war in Ukraine started, refugees in Poland feel torn between their old life and their new situation.
Cyclone “Mocha” hits Myanmar Cyclone “Mocha” caused flooding and devastation around the coastal areas of Myanmar on Sunday 14 May.
Haiti: Improving schools for rural students The students at the Espwa community school in camp Perrin, Haiti, walk up to two hours to have their lessons, but when they arrive, there is often
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
