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Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections German church offers sermon and liturgy
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Southern Africa youth resolve to address climate change and gender-based violence LUCSA youth discuss LWF’s priorities for youth
Lutherans living the gospel in New Zealand Voices from the Communion: Bishop Mark Whitfield of the LCNZ
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace” LWF supports grassroots work toward dialogue and reconciliation
Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace LWF calls for protection of places of worship
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development LWF builds capacity for churches in Southeast Asia to respond to economic and environmental challenges
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe ‘People on the Move’ workshop showcases how community housing project responds to needs of changing population
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Senegal: A true spirit of partnership and generosity toward the church UEPAL President Albecker shares his reflections on a recent visit to congrefgations in the capital Dakar and other parishes
Industrialized nations must ‘honor moral responsibility’ to mitigate effects of climate change in Ethiopia LWF Ethiopia Representative addresses German politicians ahead of European elections