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Germany: Church makes binding commitment to protect the climate Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oldenburg drafts church law embedding climate justice
Norway: Church receives award for staff recruitment film “Close to Life” shows how the church and its staff are part of people’s daily lives
Madagascar: Self-sustainability is key for a growing church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Denis Rakotozafy, President, Malagasy Lutheran Church
Improving child nutrition through financial empowerment LWF and UNICEF pilot a cash nutrition program to empower caregivers
2022 New Year message from LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt encourages churches to be “messengers of hope” who seek inclusion and unity
‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people LWF General Secretary Burghardt shares deep concern over worsening social and economic conditions
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
Christmas message: Joy, peace, hope amid COVID challenges LWF President urges Christians to celebrate the baby in Bethlehem as “God of hope and Prince of peace”
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations LWF leader returns from 3-day trip to Warsaw and Krakow feeling “encouraged and inspired” by planning for 2023
Poland: Raising a prophetic voice, being church in the public space Voices from the Communion: Jerzy Samiec, Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland
COVID-19: LWF and partners advocate for equitable vaccine access Vaccine equity essential to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
