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Lutherans living the gospel in New Zealand Voices from the Communion: Bishop Mark Whitfield of the LCNZ
Churches in South Sudan promote “three pillars of peace” LWF supports grassroots work toward dialogue and reconciliation
Sri Lanka: LWF condemns violence, urges religious leaders to promote peace LWF calls for protection of places of worship
Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Anglican-Lutheran Society explores spirituality and living in diversity More than three decades of promoting common witness
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”
Norway’s presiding bishop shares hopes and challenges Reaching out to all age groups and making faith relevant are defining priorities for this ‘vivid and vital’ church
Mexican church marks 10 years of women’s ordination Equal participation in other areas of church life has grown
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Philippines church hosts workshop to support regional mission and development LWF builds capacity for churches in Southeast Asia to respond to economic and environmental challenges
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
