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Tanzania: The journey of a woman pastor with her indigenous community Voices from the Communion: Rev. Rebecca Maduley Kurubai, the first Maasai woman pastor
LWF congratulates EVA publishing house on 75th anniversary "Promoting a lively dialogue between theology, church, and society”
Call for proposals: Member church projects and COVID-19 response Supporting projects on economic recovery, livelihoods, and other strategic priorities
USA: "We are part of this, together” Voices from the Communion: Kathryn Lohre, ELCA Executive for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations
Humanitarian adventures of a globetrotting Scotsman LWF’s longest serving employee reflects on the values and virtues that underpin the work of LWF World Service staff
Serbia: Passing on the Slovak language and the message of faith Voices from the Communion: Jaroslav Javornik, Bishop of the Slovak Evangelical Church A. B. in Serbia
COVID-19: India’s churches help women achieve economic independence LWF supports women seeking safety and income
LWF responds to decision by Lutheran church in Latvia Statement says dialogue is required to assess relations
Remembering Bishop Dr David W. Preus The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President
France: Finding the voice of gender justice in Scripture Voices from the Communion: Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace-Lorraine
Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”
Germany: Self-help groups support relatives of COVID-19 victims Bishop Bedford-Strohm: “Healing lies in sharing the grief”
