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Statement: Avert war in the Middle East LWF is deeply concerned about escalating violence and conflict in the Holy Land and calls on leaders in Israel and Palestine to exercise restraint,
AVH receives funds but financial situation still vulnerable The Augusta Victoria Hospital has received vital funding from the United States Government but the hospital continues to struggle with financial st
Maintaining unity, celebrating diversity: a new publication The new document on Lutheran identity is the fruit of a four-year process exploring the wide variety of languages, cultures, forms of worship, spir
Assembly calls for protection of Christians in the Holy Land In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly voiced concerns about the violence and loss of lives in Israel-Palestine, calling upon the inter
LWF calls for member church project proposals LWF member churches have been invited to submit proposals for long-term projects that will begin in 2025. The deadline is 8 January 2024.
Assembly calls for solidarity with religious and ethnic minorities in Asia In a public statement, the Thirteenth LWF Assembly called for solidarity with member churches and other communities who are living as minorities in
Malaysia: a lifetime calling to Lutheran ministry In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Thomas Low recalls his childhood in a non-Christian family and his call to ordained ministry in
Nepal: Celebrating 80 years of God’s grace Last month, the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church looked back at 80 years of grassroots work among poor and marginalized Santal people and installe
Augusta-Victoria Hospital delegation visits US Capitol Contributions to the hospital need to meet the increasing number of patients.
Asia: Pre-Assembly message highlights religious freedom, justice, and diakonia The Asia Pre-Assembly message expresses grave concern about religious freedom and emphasizes the commitment of Asia member churches to peace and di
Asia: Witnessing to Christ in a minority context in Malaysia The General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia spoke to the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly, explaining the current situation of t
Aid Agencies: Syrians need more support LWF joins NGO calls to provide more funding to support Syrians and to remove hindrances to the delivery of a principled, timely and efficient human
