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Pastor President of the IELV, Rev. Gerardo Hands Photo: LWF/A.Danielsson

Hope, support and comfort amid the crisis

Interview with Rev. Gerardo Hands, Pastor President of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Venezuela

(LWI) - Bringing hope and practical support to people suffering as a result of the political and economic crisis in Venezuela. That’s how…

A liturgy to share what “unites us”

LWF and Catholic Church leaders invite churches to mark JDDJ 20th anniversary

(LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council…

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Peace begins by disarming hearts and hands

LWF General Secretary at Sant’Egidio meeting calls on religious communities to join forces to combat hate speech

(LWI) - History teaches us that when words become “divisive, exclusivist and aggressive, actual violence against people is…

Leaders of the Returneesâ Network in Edo and Delta States express unity in their commitment to share their stories and raise awareness All photos by Thomas Lohnes/GNC

The dangerous dream of a brighter future

Symbols of Hope: LWF program in Nigeria warns of the risks of migration

(LWI) - Nosa Okundia and Happiness Ehimen almost lost their lives on the journey from their native Nigeria to Europe. Today they are back home again with one goal in…

Olga NavrÃ¡tilovÃ¡ from the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Uniting faith and reason in the Czech Republic

Voices from the Communion: Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren speaking out for hospitality and inclusion in a secular country

(LWI) - What role does religion play in the Czech Republic, one of the most secular countries of the world?…

Welcome banner outside the Simalungun Protestant Christian Church in Pematang Siantar in North Sumatra, where participants at the 2 -8 October Asia Church Leadership Conference will gather for Sunday worship. Photo: B. Nahampun

Asia Church Leadership Conference to focus on interfaith relations

Delegates to discuss how Lutheran churches can work together for peace with other faith communities

(LWI) - ‘Pursuing Peace through Interfaith Relations’ is the theme of the…

Students from schools in the West Bank take part in the August 2019 training workshop on environmental leadership. Photo: Adrainne Gray

Preparing young Palestinians to care for creation

West Bank students learn how to preserve the region’s rich biodiversity

(LWI) - With the 51,000 living species in her home region constituting around three percent of the global biodiversity, Lutheran educator Joan Ayyad wants young…

LWF General Secretary, Rev. Dr Martin Junge speaks at the opening session of the Asia Church Leadership Conference in Pematang Siantar. Photo: LWF/Isaac Henry

Junge to Asian churches: Peace-building is our only choice

LWF leader invites Asian churches to embrace God’s call to mission and engage in “a journey of equals”

(LWI) - Each Lutheran church, however large or small, is called to engage in a “journey of equals,” sharing insights and experiences,…

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…

One of the panels of the âAnd It Is Goodâ photo exhibition. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Seeking wisdom to listen to creation and learn from it

2019 closing online prayer for “Season of Creation” now available

(LWI) - An online prayer that was among events around the world marking the end of the Season of Creation 2019 campaign on…

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