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“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response Council statement highlights key drivers of inequality, calls for political will to respond
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member Council approval pushes LWF member churches to 149
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts Council urges concerted peacebuilding processes in statement
Holding together a world plagued by violence and division Ecumenical guests at LWF Council stress urgency of deepening theological understanding and practical action
Strong commitment from churches and funding partners kept LWF finances stable Finance Chairperson presents positive financial results to Council
LWF Executive Committee to EU: unfreeze funds for Augusta Victoria Hospital as patient´s lives are at risk LWF calls for unfreezing of funding to people in dire need of healthcare services
LWF launches photo exhibition to mark 75th anniversary Milestones of joint efforts toward justice, peace and reconciliation
Youth council members name key priorities for LWF Pre-Council meeting highlights meaningful participation and inclusion as key priorities for young people
LWF President opens first in-person Council since start of COVID Archbishop Musa praises flexibility, resilience and commitment of member churches and Communion Office
Strengthening gender justice and women’s leadership Women leaders representing all regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered in Geneva on 8 June for a Pre-Council meeting
Denmark: We must seize the future with hope “Heavenly days” in Roskilde bring together thousands over Ascension weekend
