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Russia: Theological Seminary in St. Petersburg inaugurated Distance learning for men and women throughout Eastern Europe
Living out Lutheran identity: liberty, love, service Study process calls on all LWF member churches to engage and share experiences of faith in diverse cultural contexts
LWF to launch guidelines on joint engagement between member churches and World Service Joint calling to witness and serve people in need
Urgent task of implementing women’s rights LWF’s program director in New York office looks at conclusions of UN Commission on the Status of Women
Strasbourg institute invites Lutheran pastors for online seminar on ecumenism Annual course on interreligious dialogue will also be online
Sweden: Don’t go down the road of hate speech LWF General Secretary says dialogue and cooperation must prevail in debates over immigration requirements
Czech Republic: The Church is “a facilitator of change” Voices from the Communion: Ms. Janka Adameová director of education diaconal program
Encouraging youth engagement for climate justice action Call for small-scale climate justice projects in member churches
LWF welcomes plans for restoration of U.S. assistance for East Jerusalem hospitals “Support for critical and life-saving work”
Germany: Worship and the revival of churches Voices from the Communion: Sebastian Bugs, chair of the GNC/LWF Youth Committee