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Americas: Women and youth networks present their priorities During the Leadership Conference of the Americas, the regions’ women’s and youth networks presented their work priorities for the coming years.
Hong Kong: Youth produce video series with Biblical messages A video series based on texts from the Gospel of John seeks to encourage and empower young people in Hong Kong.
India: Andhra Pradesh youth engage with Assembly themes A young delegate and a steward from the Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church in India share how the experience of the Krakow Assembly has shaped thei
Finland: music, mission and youth ministry In this Voices from the Communion, LWF Council member Jussi Luoma speaks about his work as mission coordinator and youth leader in a large Tampere
Lent: ELCA youth call for environmental advocacy Young Adults at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offer Lenten reflections and practical suggestions for strengthening environmental prote
Open call: 2024 Peace Messengers training for youth Youth in LWF’s member churches are invited to apply for the 2024 Peace Messengers training program.
Youth lead interfaith activities to promote peacebuilding From seminars and peace marches to environmental clean-ups, young Lutherans are joining hands with youth from other faith communities to promote pe
Saxony: Bishop and youth plant 500 trees together Preserving habitats for people and nature and experiencing hope and energy in the process is what Bishop Bilz and youth from the Evangelical Luther