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LWF General Secretary begins first member church visit to Africa Affirms holistic mission of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates Looking forward to gathering as a global communion
Cameroon: Answering the call to serve the church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina, LWF Vice President for Africa
LWF raises voices of faith and hope at UN Environment Assembly Faith actors acting on climate, environment, and nature protection
Asia: Elected church leaders take office during pandemic, LWF offers online support Twenty-one church leaders in nine countries elected in LWF member churches in Asia
Solidarity with churches and people of Madagascar LWF General Secretary reaches out to Malagasy Lutheran Church following tropical storms
LWF Thirteenth Assembly worship life begins to take shape An integral expression of the journey from conflict to communion
A peaceful solution must be found for Ukraine General Secretary calls for action to avert further conflict
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt encourages churches to be “messengers of hope” who seek inclusion and unity
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
