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India: standing with the marginalized and oppressed As a pastor in the Arcot Lutheran Church, Rev. Vincent Dienert supports those facing discrimination, stigma and violence
Public Statements at 2025 Council LWF speaks out on current conflicts, humanitarian aid and expresses solidarity with African churches and people
Solidarity and prayers for victims of massacre in Nigeria LWF sends pastoral letter to member churches in Nigeria
Cycling for climate justice: a pilgrimage for the planet Canadian Lutherans advocate for creation care
Central African Republic: from first female pastor to church vice-president Rev. Rachel Doumbaye shares her journey with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic
Africa: Prayer and action towards justice and peace Youth, gender, and climate justice at heart of discussions
Nordic church leaders call for peace in Israel and Palestine Affirming the urgent need for a ceasefire
Americas: ‘Embodying the Word’ both a theme and a lived experience Lutheran church leaders compelled to transform realities of pain into hope