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    The Lutheran communion in Asia comprises 54 member churches. These members proclaim the gospel, serve people in need and advocate for peace, justice and reconciliation. To enhance the ability of members to work together in the distinct social and political contexts of the region

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    The work of the LWF in Asia centres around it efforts to uphold and develop the church, as well extend mission programs to the communities in which it is found. The work of the Asia communion is guided by its undertaking to help churches promote God’s mission in the region, shaping its approach according to the context of the country. The LWF's Department for Theology, Mission and Justice and the regional secretary for Asia works alongside LWF member churches in Asia.

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Ranan Issa, Director of Gender Justice Ministry for the ELCJHL speaks during a side event at the UN on strategies for family law reform. Photo: ACT/Simon ChambersRanan Issa, Director of Gender Justice Ministry for the ELCJHL speaks during a side event at the UN on strategies for family law reform. Photo: ACT/Simon Chambers

Palestine: Gender equality is a core part of our faith

In this Voices from the Communion, Ranan Issa from Jerusalem talks about her work to strengthen women’s rights

Communion
Churches
News
14 Mar 2025
Rev. Au Sze Ngui

Malaysia: forming new leaders at Sabah Theological Seminary

Church historian Rev. Au Sze Ngui reflects on her work to strengthen Lutheran identity in the Asia region 

Communion
Churches
News
21 Feb 2025
A meeting of the Interfaith Dialogue Academic Community in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: KN-LWF

Interfaith Harmony Week: challenging stereotypes, promoting understanding

Indonesian churches collaborate on new training course focusing on religious harmony and interfaith dialogue

Churches
Unity
News
05 Feb 2025
Members of the North Carolina Synod delegation and their counterparts from the ELCPNG Yabem District. Photo: ELCA/Y. Franklin Ishida

Strengthening relations between Lutherans in the USA and Papua New Guinea

Companion synods in the ELCA and ELCPNG reignite their relationships

Communion
Churches
News
28 Jan 2025
Bishop Boonmee jarupong (center) with new pastors of the Ban Rai Pattana Lutheran Congregation, Pan District, Chiang Rai Province, on May 30, 2024. Photo: ELCT

Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations

Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand

Communion
Churches
News
10 Jan 2025
At Château de Bossey, near Geneva: participants at the December 2024 LWF Gender Justice Consultation make notes about their journey for gender justice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Asian churches join LWF’s theology, gender justice and leadership training

Online classes for first cohort of 25 participants

Theology
Gender
Churches
News
08 Jan 2025

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