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LWF mourns former Vice-President Horst Hirschler Former LWF Vice-President, Bishop em. Horst Hirscher has died at the age of 89.
Malaysia: a lifetime calling to Lutheran ministry In this Voices from the Communion interview, Bishop Thomas Low recalls his childhood in a non-Christian family and his call to ordained ministry in
Welcome to Poland: new Assembly publication Read about the history of the Lutheran church in Poland and its work in an increasingly secular society through the pages of this new brochure, int
Global and local perspectives on Lutheran identity A new publication presents contributions of an interdisciplinary conference organized by the GNC/LWF last year and contributes to the LWF’s study p
LWF calls for scholarship applications in theology and diakonia Applications are open for the 2024 scholarship program and churches are invited to share details widely with candidates keen to pursue studies in t
Defending against land grabbing in Angola A partnership between LWF, the UN and the Catholic University of Angola supports human rights activists working to defend farmers against the pract
Niger needs just peace, not war The people of Niger need diplomacy and peace, say LWF President Musa and LWF General Secretary Burghardt in a statement issued today.
Nepal: Celebrating 80 years of God’s grace Last month, the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church looked back at 80 years of grassroots work among poor and marginalized Santal people and installe
Assembly: Worshiping in unity and hope Embracing the "One Body, One Spirit, One Hope" Assembly theme, worship at the Assembly will invite global participants to find strength in unity an
Training a new generation of ecumenists The Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg invites participants for an online course exploring major developments in relationships between
Climate change: Requiem for a glacier in Germany With an ecumenical ceremony at the top of Germany’s highest mountain peak, churches drew attention to the effects of climate change.
Poland: Expressing faith in a polarized society The Lutheran congregation in Krakow is one of the oldest in the world.
