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Luther’s September Testament: Bringing the Bible alive 500 years after Martin Luther produced his first translation of the New Testament from Greek into German, the LWF is marking the anniversary by ask
"Ethiopia needs emergency aid” More than 24 million people urgently need aid in Ethiopia, the LWF Country Representative Sophia Gebreyes, said recently in an interview with the I
Led by the heart on the journey to Christian unity Anglican theologian Paul Avis has been working for Christian unity for the past half a century.
Season of Creation: Creation care as an expression of loving the neighbor Harvest Thanksgiving recalls the close connection between human beings, God and nature.
Bomb shelters for Ukrainian schools Chernihiv Oblast (region), north of Kyiv, was occupied by Russian forces for three months.
Somalia: LWF supports families at risk of famine The Horn of Africa has been hit by the worst drought in decades.
Cameroon: Addressing gaps in theological education and leadership Voices from the Communion: Cameroon’s Bishop Dr Jean Baïguelé shares his vision of “theological education that matches church needs,” youth and wom
Europe: Diaconal actors prepare on-line learning materials Diaconal actors in LWF’s member churches in Europe are developing a learning program for congregations, church organizations, teachers and trainees
Colombia: Twenty years of working for reconciliation For twenty years, the LWF and its local member church has been working with the communities most affected by the armed conflict in Colombia.
Lutheran youth continue to focus on peace in 2022 Youth in LWF’s member churches continue to lead the way by engaging in important conversations on peace in their churches and communities.
Kazakhstan: "We can always find common ground" Joint work for peace in the world was at the top of the agenda of the 7th congress of world and traditional religious leaders in Kazakhstan.
