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Poland: A school like a family LWF supports twelve Ukrainian refugee students who attend the Albert-Schweitzer- School in Gliwice, Poland, a Protestant school with a Lutheran pro
German Lutheran installed as Honorary Canon Theologian in Coventry The German Lutheran theologian Oliver Schuegraf has been installed as Honorary Canon Theologian of the Anglican Cathedral of Coventry in recognitio
Sharing the burden – pastoral and psychosocial care in times of crisis Pastors, staff, and volunteers from LWF member churches in Eastern Europe supporting refugees from Ukraine met for a consultation on pastoral care
Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Co
Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the p
Poland: Planning a new life, missing the old One year after the war in Ukraine started, refugees in Poland feel torn between their old life and their new situation.
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
Colombia: God calls people from all walks of life Having been in the ordained ministry for the past 25 years, Rev.
African church leaders gather in Kenya for Pre-Assembly During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice
Suriname pastor to give Assembly’s opening sermon Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev.