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LWF scales up response to Ukrainian refugee crisis Priorities include humanitarian work and supporting member churches on front lines of welcome for refugees
Easter message: The Risen One Calls and Challenges us Council member Karla Steilmann reflects on the power of the resurrection to open our eyes to our neighbor’s needs
European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
Good Friday message 2022: God between two criminals LWF Vice President Astrid Kleist reflects on the meaning of the Crucifixion for those suffering in our strife-ridden world
LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Ukraine: “I don’t want to sit around until the war is over” Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover
Stepping up vocational training for Palestinian students LWF and Lutheran church in Holy Land join together to strengthen inclusive technical training for women and men
Ukraine: “One minute we’re in school, the next we’re running for our lives” Nigerians fleeing Ukraine welcomed by students and faculty of Hungary’s Theological Institute
LWF General Secretary begins first member church visit to Africa Affirms holistic mission of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland
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
