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European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
Good Friday message 2022: God between two criminals LWF Vice President Astrid Kleist reflects on the meaning of the Crucifixion for those suffering in our strife-ridden world
LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God
Welcoming the stranger, living as neighbors LWF’s Rev Anne Burghardt joins Muslim and Jewish leaders to showcase shared response to global refugee crises
Applications open for second phase of Hélène Ralivao Fund scholarships 16 May deadline: Churches are encouraged to invite women candidates
Climate justice: “Immediate and inclusive action needed” IPCC report on “Mitigation of Climate Change” presented
Improving lives for generations – for hope and a future LWF General Secretary Burghardt concludes visit to World Service program in Uganda
Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue
Ukraine: “I don’t want to sit around until the war is over” Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover
Uganda: ‘We understand our work as putting faith into action’ Refugees, host communities testify to impact of World Service program in Uganda
Stepping up vocational training for Palestinian students LWF and Lutheran church in Holy Land join together to strengthen inclusive technical training for women and men
‘There’s no commandment greater than loving your neighbor’ LWF General Secretary Burghardt joins South Sudanese congregation worshipping and witnessing in exile
