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GEM School: learning to advocate for economic justice Ecumenical training program takes place in Berlin with focus on ecological and feminist economics
Solidarity with Nordic nations hit by a spate of attacks LWF General Secretary sends condolences to those affected by recent attacks in Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Lay leadership: Strengthening the priesthood of all believers Fifth Lay Leaders Seminar shapes worldwide communion
‘Sustainability and continuity’ in LWF’s 75th year General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt reports to Council on highlights from her first year in leadership role
Jordan: “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” a place of peace The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land invites visitors to the retreat center
Colombia and Venezuela: a refugee’s incredible journey home A Venezuelan woman walks 1,212 kilometers to Bogotá and now returns four years later
Africa: Churches name strong theological identity, peace, and justice as key concerns Final message from regional church leadership consultation
Africa: Churches resolve to address “abusive nature” of misleading theologies Sound theological education and formation is key to transformation
COP27: Call to nominate young people for LWF delegation People of faith advocating for climate justice globally and locally
Bolivia: “Inclusion is a teaching of our Lord that the Aymara, Quechua people have always lived” Voices from the Communion: President Rev. Germán Loayza, Bolivian Evangelical Lutheran Church
LWF President Musa visits member churches and partners in Germany Witnessing to Christ in word and prophetic diaconal ministry
