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Global Christian Forum: life-changing experience in Ghana Delegates to the fourth Global Christian Forum gathering in Accra went on pilgrimage to the Cape Coast slave castle and shared stories of their fai
Peace Messengers: Cambodia hosts fifth international training The global LWF Peace Messengers network is growing, with youth mobilizing peace building activists in their communities.
Fundraising for forgotten crises LWF World Service staff have attended high-level donor conferences for the Sudan response and the complex crisis is Ethiopia.
Invest in youth, LWF delegation to ECOSOC forum shows why Investing in youth innovations on climate justice and peace mobilizes global action for sustainable development.
LWF call for youth-led climate justice projects Call for proposals for small-scale, youth-led climate projects that can empower young advocates and increase awareness among member churches
New course to strengthen climate advocacy A new diploma course, “Addressing Climate-Induced Loss and Damage through Climate Justice”, will enhance the capacity to advocate climate justice n
Ecumenical efforts to introduce a Christian Feast of Creation A seminar in Assisi asks whether a Feast of Creation could become a pivotal part of the church’s liturgical calendar alongside the celebrations of
Easter Message: a call to celebration and action An Easter message from the LWF, written by the vice president for Asia, reflects on the good news and call to action contained in the resurrection
Austria: Foot washing as a symbol of service and unity In Graz, Austria, Lutherans and ecumenical partners revive a biblical tradition by washing the public's feet on Maundy Thursday, symbolizing humili
Good Friday Message: When God is absent and silent Like Jesus on the cross, our cries for divine intervention affirm our trust in God no matter what, says Rev.
Wittenberg seminar highlights Lutheran perspectives in pastoral care Lutheran perspectives on pastoral theology were central to the last Theological Seminar for Pastors at the LWF Center in Wittenberg.
