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Asia: Witnessing to the love of God in a multi-religious and multi-ethnic context Being church and living in diverse contexts across the region, LWF’s member churches in Asia are gathering for their Pre-Assembly to shape their co
Myanmar: Devastation after Cyclone Mocha Cyclone Mocha has caused massive devastation in the camps for internally displaced people and for people living villages in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
Cyclone “Mocha” hits Myanmar Cyclone “Mocha” caused flooding and devastation around the coastal areas of Myanmar on Sunday 14 May.
Solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur, India LWF joins the United Evangelical Lutheran Churches in India in praying for healing and reconciliation in wake of clashes between ethnic communities
Post-pandemic life of young people in Hong Kong A twice-weekly video series showcases the work of young Lutheran women and men in Hong Kong and seeks to inspire new leaders in the church.
Building resilience in Asia In Asia, LWF works with marginalized communities in remote areas, prone to natural disaster and political instability.
Lutherans, Orthodox plan to mark Nicaea anniversary Lutheran and Orthodox theologians meet for the first time since the pandemic and look ahead to the publication of a joint statement on the theme of
India: Affordable healthcare, an expression of God’s love Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church Christian Hospital Nabarangpur is a100-bed facility headed by Dr Santosh Kumar Nag, Medical Superintendent who
Syria/Turkey: Call for donations after earthquake LWF is calling for donations following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. LWF works with local partner CARITAS Syria.
First Palestinian woman to be ordained as pastor in the Holy Land Sally Azar, LWF Council Member and graduate of intercultural theology in Göttingen talks about her upcoming ordination and how she hopes it will pr
Malaysia: Seeking to hear God’s voice in the silence Malaysian Bishop Steven Lawrence shares his experience of church leadership in a multifaith, multicultural and global context, and how the COVID-19