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Working towards peace in this world LWF continues its engagement with the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
Bishop Patricia Davenport: Ministry on the front lines The first black woman bishop in the ELCA reflects on her church’s work to combat racism and build a ‘beloved community’
The dangerous task of defending human rights in Colombia The LWF welcomes recipients of an award for human rights defenders
Peace and justice issues are pertinent to the church’s mission in Africa Recommendations from regional church leadership consultation
Churches in the Americas: witnessing together for justice and peace Latin American and the Caribbean…
Getting to know the diversity of a denominational family LWF Council member Bishop Frank Otfried July from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Württemberg
Churches must affirm holistic witness despite challenging contexts LWF President Musa brings greetings to Africa Lutheran Church Leadership Consultation
How the Holy Spirit shapes Lutheran identity Asian churches explore ways of witnessing amid a plurality of faiths and cultures
Tanzanian and Swedish church leaders hold joint retreat Bishops issue shared statement on proclaiming the gospel in the public space
Witnessing to faith as a source of transformation LWF General Secretary highlights theological and practical cooperation between Lutheran and Reformed communions
Signs of hope amid challenging times Leadership Conference in Latin America opens with context analysis and insights from member churches
Vital role of religions in providing safe space for civil society organization General Secretary of Zimbabwe Council of Churches says faith groups must play prophetic role in mobilizing for justice and peace
