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Indonesia: Encouraging spiritual awareness on climate justice among youth KN-LWF establishes Lutheran City Forest and launches social media campaign
Churches raise prophetic voice for justice and inclusion Lutheran churches in Colombia, Indonesia and Namibia launch reports on progress towards UN’s Agenda 2030
Hope and healing for survivors of South Sudan conflict A clinical psychologist with LWF Uganda provides psychosocial support to refugees and host communities
Poems give voice to refugees’ dignity and hope Launch of ‘I am Hope’ poems celebrates courage and talents of refugees living in Kenya
Churches are key partners for UN’s 2030 Agenda During High-Level Political Forum, LWF to launch reports on progress towards SDGs in Colombia, Indonesia, Namibia
Romania: Protecting and preserving God’s creation Youth climate project raises awareness of climate change and its impact on the environment
Worship planning committee for 2023 Assembly appointed Creating meaningful connection between spiritual and community life
LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development
France: Renovating border church, symbol of reconciliation French and German churches express hope for cross-cultural, interreligious encounters
Churches on the way: overcoming ecumenical challenges Lutheran leaders conclude Rome visit which explored ways forward in theological, spiritual and practical cooperation
Hong Kong: Cooperation, friendship, benefits of LWF communion relations Voices from the Communion: Chinese Rhenish Church General Secretary, Mr. Leon Chau