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New report: Good practices for climate justice advocacy Involving churches and country programs in “local to global action”
A Global Lutheran Songbook to celebrate 500 years of hymnal tradition and diversity Churches encouraged to test prototype collection of 80 songs from all LWF regions
Mental health support to refugee students in Poland LWF's new initiative supports young refugees' well-being and integration
LWF highlights education challenges for refugee children at African Commission LWF hosts side event with refugee leaders
Increase faith-based advocacy efforts for justice LWF participates in ACT General Assembly meets in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
From Doctrine to Daily Life: 25 years of the JDDJ The enduring impact of justification by faith and its relevance today
Reformation Day: Celebrating diverse traditions of Lutheran identity Lutheran churches mark the Reformation anniversary in diverse contexts
Diaconal actors in Asia showcase local solution-driven best practices Diaconal workshop fosters collaboration and learning among Asian churches
Liturgy and Lutheran identity: new LWF liturgical studies coordinator Rev. Allison Werner Hoenen reflects on her journey from Houston in the United States to Leipzig in Germany
Czech Republic: faith and trust in a secular society Synodal Senior of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren Pavel Pokorný reflects on hope in an uncertain future
Former GNC/LWF General Secretary Awarded Anna Vasa Prize for Lifelong Commitment to Unity Polish church honors German leader for fostering relations and “building bridges of dialog across divides”
