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Munib Younan receives honorary doctorate in Helsinki Former LWF President Munib Younan has been awarded an honorary doctorate and the Order of the White Rose in Finland for his role as religious leade
Africa: Pre-Assembly message highlights unity, peace, and education Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social a
Assembly: Discover Poland, its church and people A visitor program will be available to individuals and groups interested in exploring the vibrant work of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Co
Africa: Prophetic voice of the church is urgently needed Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the p
Africa: Re-ignite hope for social transformation LWF General Secretary Burghardt and South African bishop Sikhwari discuss Assembly theme through lenses of unity and hope at Africa Pre-Assembly.
Africa: Pre-Assembly opens in vibrant worship The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to d
Stronger together in meeting global challenges On 2 May 2023, LWF leadership met with the Heads of Related Agencies to discuss global challenges and the next LWF Strategy.
