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Czech Republic: The Church is “a facilitator of change” Voices from the Communion: Ms. Janka Adameová director of education diaconal program
Remembering Cardinal Cassidy: Dialogue and reconciliation The LWF gives thanks for life of Australian cardinal who signed the JDDJ with the LWF
Encouraging youth engagement for climate justice action Call for small-scale climate justice projects in member churches
Germany: Worship and the revival of churches Voices from the Communion: Sebastian Bugs, chair of the GNC/LWF Youth Committee
LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals “Support for critical and life-saving work”
COVID-19: “Tree of Life” initiative launched by Palestinian bishop A commemoration of COVID-19 victims
Public Theology: Echoing Miriam’s prophetic song Women theologians from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America weave “constructive anger” into melodies of hope
Easter vision: Seen, known, called by God LWF Easter Message 2021 by Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton
He gave his life that they might live LWF Good Friday Message 2021 by Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina
“Blessed are the peacemakers” – new publication on reconciliation A practical resource on reconciliation for the global communion