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COVID-19: Online worship increases outreach and attendance German church study shows positive effects of digitalization
COVID-19: "A generous and open act of kindness" LWF Rapid Response Fund supports church diakonia in Zambia
Redefining churches’ role in post-COVID19 world LWF President Musa reflects on new challenges and need to ensure no one is left behind
Not only welcoming, but protecting the stranger World Refugee Day: LWF General Secretary calls for stronger resolve to protect refugees
Germany: Advocate for the rights of refugees Voices from the Communion: Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm
