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Image Three indigenous women discuss the intersection of their Lutheran faith with their cultural beliefs and traditions. Photo: American Indian and Alaska Native Lutheran Association (AI/NALA) Living at the crossroads of Lutheran and Indigenous cultures Third ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores the enriching relationship between Christian values and native traditions (LWI) - A reindeer herder’s daughter serving as leader of the Sami Church Council in the far north of Norway, a Massai…
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Image Malagasy Lutheran Church pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao. Photo: Gustav Steensland/VID LWF’s Hélène Ralivao Fund awards first scholarships for women in Africa A legacy to theological education and leadership development (LWI) - The legacy of Malagasy Lutheran Church (MLC) pioneer woman theologian Hélène Ralivao will live on through a…
Image Delegation observes flood site at Mekane Yesus Seminary. All Photos: Refilwe Mofulatsi/LUCSA, Zacharia Osanga/ELCT Strengthening communion relations in Africa Church leaders gather to reflect on being church during difficult times in Africa (LWI) - An extended Lutheran Council in Africa (LUCA) consultation held by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) from 22-25 October in Ethiopia, reflected on…
