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Youth council members name key priorities for LWF Pre-Council meeting highlights meaningful participation and inclusion as key priorities for young people
Strengthening gender justice and women’s leadership Women leaders representing all regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered in Geneva on 8 June for a Pre-Council meeting
Denmark: We must seize the future with hope “Heavenly days” in Roskilde bring together thousands over Ascension weekend
Assembly preparations and 75th anniversary of LWF feature at 2022 LWF Council “In Christ all things hold together” is the theme of first in-person Council meeting in three years
LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace
LWF youth amplify ‘Peace Messengers’ role in churches and communities Delegates from LWF’s seven regions meet in-person for third international training
Tanzania: new program on theology, gender and leadership Tumaini University Makumira inaugurates training course to continue legacy of Malagasy theologian Hélène Ralivao
Venezuelan church prioritizes women’s needs on path toward livelihood recovery LWF-supported project builds resilience during crisis
Indonesia: Passion for gender justice and eco-theology Voices from the Communion: Desri Maria Sumbayak, LWF’s Vice President for the Asia region
Asia: Called to become prophetic witnesses to the gospel Asia Church Leadership Conference concludes with pledge to “listen, connect and engage” with people of God
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization
