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Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
Estonian church life shapes LWF’s new leader Colleagues from Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church reflect on General Secretary Anne Burghardt’s background
South Africa: Speaking truth to power with compassion Voices from the Communion: Khulekani Magwaza, LWF Council member and COP26 youth delegate
Anne Burghardt: Hearing God’s word in a secular society Introducing LWF’s new general secretary who shares snapshots of her family life and faith journey
Climate crisis needs reset of global economic model LWF joins leaders of other Christian organizations in urgent appeal to heads of G20 nations ahead of Rome summit
Passion for the Church: in conversation with Martin Junge LWF’s outgoing General Secretary reflects on the call to unity for member churches and the wider Christian world
Lund: Celebrating “five years of a new friendship” Voices from the Communion: Bishop Johan Tyrberg, Diocese of Lund, Sweden