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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
AVH: Delayed payments put Palestinian lives at risk Augusta Victoria Hospital forced to turn Palestinian patients away as funding crisis causes severe lack of medicines
Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization
LWF offers condolences after Texas school shooting Church encouraged to "continue to advocate prophetically against gun violence”
