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Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe ‘People on the Move’ workshop showcases how community housing project responds to needs of changing population
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church UEPAL President Albecker shares his reflections on a recent visit to congrefgations in the capital Dakar and other parishes
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe
The whole world in one room Retrospect from participants of the 19th International Theological Seminar in Wittenberg
Helping to shape Europe as a peace project Church leaders affirm ecumenical commitment to justice and human dignity
