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Argentina: from Assembly youth preacher to feminist theologian Rev. Dr Mercedes García Bachmann was among the first women to be ordained in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Germany: Commemorating 500 years of the Anabaptist movement Living in unconditional discipleship following Christ
LWF and partners call for full humanitarian access and lasting peace in Gaza NGO network highlights need for protection of civilians, accountability and commitment to lasting peace
Scholarships: supporting education as a catalyst for change 102 women and men from LWF member churches awarded scholarships to study theology and different areas of diaconal work
Week of Prayer: Shared Christian heritage of Nicaean Creed Members of Italy’s Bose monastic community draw on 2025 Nicaea anniversary to prepare resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Czech Republic: Promoting intercultural dialogue on stage LWF encourages integration and storytelling through an amateur theatre
Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand
