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First woman ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi May her “ordination inspire girls and women to pursue theological education and respond to the call to ministry"
Germany: Podcast “With Body and Soul” launched Young people in conversation with guests from the Lutheran communion
Lund ecumenical commemoration has inspired local initiatives LWF and Diocese of Lund leaders reflect on joint efforts for peace and reconciliation
Lutheran communicators share how their tasks changed during the pandemic Strengthening relations, welcoming new communicators
“An unequivocal ‘no’ to violence against children” LWF and End Violence Partnership join hands to raise awareness and work to end violence against children
International Day of Peace: LWF calls for proposals of youth-led projects LWF invites churches to advance the role of young people in peacebuilding
A new phase in faith-based advocacy for gender justice LWF joins in amplifying lessons learned in affirming women’s human rights and gender justice
Tanzania: The journey of a woman pastor with her indigenous community Voices from the Communion: Rev. Rebecca Maduley Kurubai, the first Maasai woman pastor
Human Rights Council: LWF calls for Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change Strengthening an international response to climate change in compliance with human rights
Ethiopia: Support critical to rebuild lives and community of church seminary LWF pledges commitment as Mekane Yesus Seminary maps out reconstruction plans after flooding
New platforms for LWF scholars ‘Coming together meetings’ connect students in theology and diakonia fields