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United States: New theological education program for Indigenous leaders The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has launched a new theological education program for Indigenous leaders.
Africa Region: Church leaders hold their first online fellowship meeting Creating a space for communion-building, exchange and praying together at the beginning of a new year was the aim of the new online meeting format
Peru: Focusing on social justice and calling for action given societal realities In this Voices from the Communion interview, the Pastor President of the Lutheran Church of Peru, Rev.
RoNEL: Reflecting on the episcopal ministry The annual retreat of newly elected church leaders (RoNEL) gives bishops and church presidents a valuable opportunity to strengthen their understan
New Year Message: Let all you do be done in love As another year draws to a close, LWF General Secretary Rev.
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
France: Anchored in early choice to put “the Bible at the center” A pianist since the age of 12, who went on to become the first woman president of a French Protestant church, Rev.
Kühnbaum-Schmidt installed as German National Committee Chairperson The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, is the new Chairperson of the German National
Central African Republic: A beacon of light toward stability and peace In this Voices from the Communion, the Central African Republic Lutheran church leader highlights the church’s responsibility in building trust in
RONEL: Church leaders share signs of hope in the Lutheran communion This year’s LWF retreat for newly elected heads of churches offered space to reflect on being a leader in different contexts, and sharing practices
Sunday service in Medan a heartwarming encounter The vibrant GKPI Medan Kota congregation in Indonesia welcomed LWF General Secretary Burghardt on the last Sunday of the church year.
