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Remembering Bishop Dr David W. Preus The LWF gives thanks for the life of the former LWF Vice President
Palestine: Teaching youth how to care for the earth Strengthening the young generation for climate justice advocacy through empowerment and practice
LWF welcomes new UN climate report, urges ambitious action to protect the most vulnerable Climate change is real, lives and livelihoods are already threatened
Lutheran Churches in Ethiopia, Tanzania meet to share and learn together Learning from one another "enhances our missional journey”
France: Finding the voice of gender justice in Scripture Voices from the Communion: Rev. Ruth Wolff-Bonsirven of the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace-Lorraine
Empowering most vulnerable Rohingya refugees World Humanitarian Day series shines spotlight on Gender and Inclusion Officer in Cox’s Bazaar camps
COP26: Call for nominations to LWF youth delegation Acting for climate justice as people of faith and strengthening youth leadership
LWF Study Series on Power: Call for papers LWF seeks essays, poetry, Bible studies or visual arts contributions for new study series on power
Churches must join forces to combat crime of human trafficking LWF and WCC highlight need to listen to survivors’ voices and step-up prevention among communities at risk
Germany: Self-help groups support relatives of COVID-19 victims Bishop Bedford-Strohm: “Healing lies in sharing the grief”
2022 LWF scholarships’ application phase is now open Commitment to strengthen capacity of churches and prepare next generation of leaders
Ecumenical vision lives on through Harding Meyer Prize Applications open in September for second edition of award honoring progress on path to Christian unity