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Climate change: Requiem for a glacier in Germany With an ecumenical ceremony at the top of Germany’s highest mountain peak, churches drew attention to the effects of climate change.
Poland: Expressing faith in a polarized society The Lutheran congregation in Krakow is one of the oldest in the world.
Assembly: Stewards prepare to share their gifts Since their first meeting, Assembly stewards have reached important milestones.
Germany: Called to be ambassadors of peace and hope A recent partnership conference held in Germany brought together Lutherans from across the LWF communion, strengthening their witness for hope and
Assembly: Village groups will explore the theme in community The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspective
Amsterdam exhibition on global Lutheranism The Dutch Luther Museum in Amsterdam has launched an exhibition on historical and current relations Dutch Lutherans had internationally.
Norway: Nordic youth hopes for Krakow Assembly In this Voices from the Communion, youth delegate Nora Antonsen shares her passion for climate justice, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment - va
Seminar highlights essential role of lay leadership Lay leaders from churches around the globe reflect on ways they have been enriched by a seminar in Geneva and Wittenberg focused on capacity buildi
Asia: Pre-Assembly message highlights religious freedom, justice, and diakonia The Asia Pre-Assembly message expresses grave concern about religious freedom and emphasizes the commitment of Asia member churches to peace and di
Brazil: working for intergenerational justice in the church In this Voices from the Communion, Natan Schumann, coordinator of the National Council of Evangelical Youth in Brazil, shares his hopes for the LWF
Asia: Witnessing to Christ in a minority context in Malaysia The General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia spoke to the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly, explaining the current situation of t
Asia: Wounded bodies and signs of hope At the Asia Pre-Assembly, the LWF General Secretary presented the theme of the upcoming Thirteenth Assembly, highlighting its relevance in the regi
