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Ukraine: Preaching the gospel brings us hope Bishop Pavlo Shvarts of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine on “accepting one’s human limitations”
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member Council approval pushes LWF member churches to 149
Strengthening gender justice and women’s leadership Women leaders representing all regions of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) gathered in Geneva on 8 June for a Pre-Council meeting
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
Tanzania: new program on theology, gender and leadership Tumaini University Makumira inaugurates training course to continue legacy of Malagasy theologian Hélène Ralivao
Americas: “Restoring dry bones” in a world in need Leadership meeting concludes, affirming vitality of church missions
Asia: Building resilience and hope to weather the storm Indonesian Bishop Telaumbanua leads discussion on post-pandemic ministry at Asia Church Leadership Conference
Asian Church Leaders: Ministry after the storm Lutheran leaders from across Asia gather in Bangkok to explore post-pandemic theological and pastoral challenges
