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New diaconal program teaches conflict transformation Learning Programme focuses on Central and Eastern Europe context
COVID-19 response must include ‘Health for all’ LWF joins call to world leaders to ensure that “each life is valued and every person’s right to healthcare is upheld”
El Salvador: “Witnessing migration is one of the hardest things” Voices from the Communion: Mr. Fernando Arucha
LWF sends condolences to DCA/NCA after family members killed in Gaza airstrikes “Violence must end, civilians must be protected”
LWF remembers Indonesian church leader Nababan as "a leader with vision and passion for the church” Former LWF Vice President Rev. Dr Soritua A.E. Nababan passes away
Colombia: Church calls on government to protect life, peacefully listen Violence against demonstrators must be stopped, human rights violations investigated
Germany: Anna-Nicole Heinrich youngest president of EKD synod Heinrich: “My church has shown courage in electing me to this office”
Nordic churches explore “baptism in times of change” Regional studies show declining infant baptism rates
Russia: Theological Seminary in St. Petersburg inaugurated Distance learning for men and women throughout Eastern Europe
LWF launches Thirteenth Assembly visual identity A vibrant and colorful expression of Assembly theme and local context
Strasbourg institute invites Lutheran pastors for online seminar on ecumenism Annual course on interreligious dialogue will also be online
