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Diaconia Poland responds to crisis at border Joint effort with Lutheran church in Poland brings aid to migrants and refugees
From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development
Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination Voices from the Communion: Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained to ministry in Iceland
Germany: “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” online campaign on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Bavarian campaign encourages learning and action on SDGs
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film “Close to Life” shows how the church and its staff are part of people’s daily lives
Madagascar: Self-sustainability is key for a growing church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy, President, Malagasy Lutheran Church
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
