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"This job makes me feel needed” LWF in Poland does not only work with local staff, but also employs refugees from in its centers.
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
We need increased climate ambition, says German bishop The leading bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt, said churches in the global North must addres
Africa: A passion for theological education New Regional Secretary for Africa, Rev. Dr Samuel Dawai reflects on the liberating message of the gospel
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Season of Creation 2022: “Listen to the Voice of Creation” Ecumenical prayer and advocacy for creation and climate justice
LWF participates in 11th Assembly of the World Council of Churches 4,000 Christians from all over the world gather in Karlsruhe, Germany
Haiti: preparing for a busy hurricane season LWF equips communities with disaster risk reduction strategies
Germany: Expressing Lutheranism through music and song Voices from the Communion: Uwe Steinmetz, jazz musician and composer
Reflecting together on leadership in the Lutheran communion LWF hosts sixth seminar for newly-elected church leaders
Six months in: Continued support needed for Ukraine “Great hospitality and solidarity” by Lutheran churches
