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Germany: Called to be ambassadors of peace and hope A recent partnership conference held in Germany brought together Lutherans from across the LWF communion, strengthening their witness for hope and
Brazil: working for intergenerational justice in the church In this Voices from the Communion, Natan Schumann, coordinator of the National Council of Evangelical Youth in Brazil, shares his hopes for the LWF
Asia: Witnessing to Christ in a minority context in Malaysia The General Secretary of the Council of Churches in Malaysia spoke to the delegates of the Asia Pre-Assembly, explaining the current situation of t
Asia: Wounded bodies and signs of hope At the Asia Pre-Assembly, the LWF General Secretary presented the theme of the upcoming Thirteenth Assembly, highlighting its relevance in the regi
Council 2023: LWF Finances remain strong and stable LWF’s finances showed resilience in 2022 during a year of high inflation and a global economic downturn.
LWF Council to meet for last full business session As Council members move toward the end of their mandate later this year, the LWF governing body holds its last full business meeting.
Germany: Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt to chair National Committee The Assembly of the German National Committee of The Lutheran World Federation has elected Bishop Kristina Kühnbaum-Schmidt as its new chairperson.
South Africa: Listening to the call to leadership In this Voices from the Communion, South African Bishop Sikhwari talks about her path to ministry as the first female leader of a Lutheran church o
