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Lithuania: keeping the faith alive in hard times In this Voices from the Communion, Milita Poskiene, treasurer of the Lutheran church in Lithuania, traces her personal pilgrimage of faith and her
Task forces to develop policies on climate and intergenerational justice Two new task forces will develop policies on climate justice and intergenerational justice to strengthen LWF’s work in these areas.
Romania: celebrating 30 years of women’s ministry Pioneering pastor Rev. Dr Elfriede Dörr looks back at the challenges and joys of the past three decades
Poland: Supporting the forgotten migrants at the border with Belarus At the border between Poland and Belarus, LWF supports a local organization that helps migrants, saving hundreds of lives every month.
Brazil: "Being the church of Jesus Christ in this country and its society" The IECLB takes its anniversary year as an opportunity for the church to further develop its role and mission as part of Brazilian society.
LWF Ethiopia celebrates 50 years LWF Ethiopia has worked for people affected by conflict, natural disasters, and climate change for five decades.
Working to end the scourge of human trafficking Churches and faith-based organizations play a key role in educating congregations and supporting survivors in the struggle to end this billion-doll
New task force on mutual responsibility in the LWF communion A new task force will seek to define how the shared commitments of the LWF can be embodied by member churches.
Lutheran-Orthodox Common Statement on the Filioque The LWF and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations betw
Applications welcome for ecumenical study course Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research invites pastors and advanced theology students to apply for online training in October.
View from North Sumatra: LWF Regional Secretary for Asia Rev. Dr Rospita Siahaan has recently been appointed to strengthen relations with churches across the region
Created To Be: LWF joins youth gathering in New Orleans ELCA brings together young people for five days of worship, workshops, learning and community service volunteering
