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Assembly preparations and 75th anniversary of LWF feature at 2022 LWF Council “In Christ all things hold together” is the theme of first in-person Council meeting in three years
Tanzania: new program on theology, gender and leadership Tumaini University Makumira inaugurates training course to continue legacy of Malagasy theologian Hélène Ralivao
Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region
Asia: Called to become prophetic witnesses to the gospel Asia Church Leadership Conference concludes with pledge to “listen, connect and engage” with people of God
Americas: “Restoring dry bones” in a world in need Leadership meeting concludes, affirming vitality of church missions
Reaffirming the commitment to respond to visible and forgotten crises LWF World Service holds Global Leadership Team Meeting in Kenya
Americas: Churches in Chile filling gaps in community Leadership conference of the Americas visits project sites and witness vibrant work
Americas: “God breathed life unto dry bones” LWF member churches of the Americas gather to discuss post-pandemic challenges and opportunities
LWF leader receives ‘Der Friedenstein’ prize General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt highlights urgency of educating young people to be agents of reconciliation
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace Bishop Izani Bruch will be responsible for worship, pastoral care at the government headquarters
Putting faith into practice in words and deeds LWF General Secretary addresses synod of Protestant Church in the Netherlands
Nigerian seminary brings education on irregular migration and trafficking to the classroom Students and teachers of ‘Symbols of Hope’ in congregations and communities
