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LWF President Welcomes Council 2014 to Indonesia LWF President Bishop Dr Munib Younan welcomes LWF Council members to Indonesia for the governing body’s 2014 meeting.
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Image Indonesian church leaders meet with the President of the Republicâs special envoy on interfaith relations and intercultural dialogue, Professor Syafiq Mughni (center). Photo: LWF/Isaac Henry Asian church leaders call for greater interfaith cooperation Indonesia hosts conference on promoting dialogue at leadership and grassroots level (LWI) - The Asia Church Leadership Conference (ACLC) has concluded in Indonesia…
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Image Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF Vice President for Asia. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region (LWI) - Desri Maria Sumbayak, from the Indonesian Christian Church (HKI), serves as the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Vice President for the…
