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The IERP wiphala symbolizes life in communion amidst different cultures and peoples. Photo: IERP

IERP: Celebrating Diversity and Life in Communion

United Church Synod Launches Its “Ecological Mark”

Climate
Churches
Humanitarian
News
22 Oct 2014
ELCHK Bishop Ben Chun-wa Chang. Photo: LWF/W. Chang

Democracy Is Important for the Future of Hong Kong

Lutheran Bishop Decries Wide Gap between Authorities and Youth

News
17 Oct 2014
Photo: LWF/M. Renaux

Reformation Day Online: Virtual Choir, Critical Theological Debates

Hundreds to Explore Christian Faith and Lutheran Identity in First Virtual Conference of Global Young Reformers

Theology
Governance
Communion
News
15 Oct 2014
Diaconal workers from Central Eastern Europe, Central Western Europe and the Nordic countries craft a pan-European concept of community diakonia. Photo: Szilard Szabo
27 Oct – 29 Oct 2014

European Regions’ Conference 2014

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Theology
Governance
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Message from the LWF European Regions' Conference 2014

Theology
Communion
Churches
Document
14 Oct 2014
Elfrieda Turnip and her daughter Joanna used the CUM loan to boost their motorcycle repair business. Photo: LWF/C. Kästner

Indonesia: Credit Union Makes Start-Ups a Success

Church Initiative Helps Small Businesses and Unites Farmers

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News
10 Oct 2014
1 Dec 2014

Fast for the Climate | December

Unity
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Justice
Event
31 Oct 2014

“Freed by God’s love - to change the world” | Global Young Reformers Network Virtual Conference

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Communion
Churches
Event
Sign pointing to the newly opened Ebola Treatment Center near Phebe Hospital. Photo: LCL
28 Sep 2014

Solidarity with Churches and Communities Affected by Ebola Crisis

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