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Iceland: She trailblazed a legacy of women's ordination Voices from the Communion: Rev. Auður Eir Vilhjálmsdóttir the first woman ordained to ministry in Iceland
Bishop Farrell: ‘Synodality’ and the search for Christian unity During the Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the Pontifical Council shares hopes for progress in ecumenical relations
Welcoming the stranger through faith and community Connecting grass-root faith actors to a global refugee response
Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East The Middle East Council of Churches offers reflections on the journey of the Magi for ecumenical Week of Prayer
Germany: “17 Weeks, 17 Goals” online campaign on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Bavarian campaign encourages learning and action on SDGs
LWF and partners foster hope and resilience in Northern Ethiopia Overcoming conflict with hope and dignity
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
LWF Christmas Card: “Christ-anchored hope” The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar contribute art depicting Christmas spirit
