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Canada: “Faith is about relationships” Voices from the Communion: LWF Council member Bishop Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer
COVID-19: “Too many people” lack vaccine access LWF reiterates concern over vaccine inequity, and impact of pandemic on girls’ education
Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local Country programs and member churches join global conversation on human rights
Israel-Palestine conflict: A lasting solution must include ending the occupation LWF Council statement insists on international human rights instruments
Ukraine: Preaching the gospel brings us hope Bishop Pavlo Shvarts of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine on “accepting one’s human limitations”
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member Council approval pushes LWF member churches to 149
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response Council statement highlights key drivers of inequality, calls for political will to respond
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts Council urges concerted peacebuilding processes in statement
Holding together a world plagued by violence and division Ecumenical guests at LWF Council stress urgency of deepening theological understanding and practical action
LWF Executive Committee to EU: unfreeze funds for Augusta Victoria Hospital as patient´s lives are at risk LWF calls for unfreezing of funding to people in dire need of healthcare services
Strong commitment from churches and funding partners kept LWF finances stable Finance Chairperson presents positive financial results to Council
