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Church in Liberia follows Gospel: “You give them something to eat” Lutheran Church in Liberia, ecumenical partners implement rice farming initiative
Netherlands: Investing in communities to be “carriers of sustainable diakonia” Hanne Wilzing shares the story of a repurposed church building in Amsterdam
COP26: LWF Delegates “disappointed but not disheartened by the lack of results” Advocacy and actions for climate justice continue (LWI) – While there have been some…
Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity” LWF scholar Rafael van Ommeren talks about being church in a multi-denominational and multi-religious setting
Faith leaders: More must be done to achieve climate justice after COP26 “We will continue to care for creation, work for climate justice, and stand with the most vulnerable”
COP26: Faith organizations call on world leaders to “step up and deliver” Call for urgent and ambitious action for the most vulnerable people and communities
Ancient and modern meet at Estonia’s Institute of Theology Discover the history and contemporary challenges facing Rev. Anne Burghardt and former colleagues in Tallinn
Stronger together for the sake of people in need LWF member churches and country programs in Asia, Middle East and Africa affirm collaboration
Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa
Ethiopia: LWF in solidarity with church and people yearning for peace General Secretary Anne Burghardt sends message of encouragement to EECMY President
COP26: Church leaders call for increased ambition for climate justice Mitigation, adaption and addressing loss and damage must be financed
A singing communion in Advent 2021 LWF member churches, country programs to share Advent hymns for the fourth time
