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Rev. Frank Mexon Mngâongâo (wearing red stole), ELCTâs new Youth Coordinator, in a photo from early 2020. Mngâongâo was ordained in Jan. 2020. Photo: ELCT

Tanzania: Youth preaching the Gospel, planting trees

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Frank Mng’ong’o

(LWI) - In 2019, Rev. Frank Mexon Mng’ong’o graduated from Tumaini University Makumira. He was ordained in January 2020 and appointed the youth coordinator for the…

Residents of Osorno, Chile, await their turn for COVID-19 vaccination in the Lutheran Church in Osorno, a local vaccination center. Photo: Rev. Miguel Ãngel NuÃ±ez — Residents of Osorno, Chile, await their turn for COVID-19 vaccination in the Lutheran Church in Osorno, a local vaccination center. Photo: Rev. Miguel Angel Nuñez

COVID-19: “We must be a part of the healing process”

Lutheran Church in Chile opens its doors as a COVID-19 vaccination site

(LWI) - The Lutheran Church in Osorno, a congregation of the Lutheran Church in Chile (ILCH) is sharing its building as a way to “serve a community in…

In one of its COVID-19 response activities, the Cuban Lutheran church organized a community lunch for 320 people including members of the congregations of Cristo Vive, Cristo Redentor, Nuestro Salvador and Aposento Alto. Photo: IEU-SL

COVID-19: Cuban Lutheran church extends food and psychosocial aid

Assistance from the LWF reaches a growing number of people in need

(LWI) – When the United Evangelical Church in Cuba Lutheran Synod (IEU-SL) assessed categories of…

Lutherâs room at the Wartburg, Germany. Photo: Wartburg-Stiftung Eisenach

An “Inner dialogue” with Luther’s Bible in Wartburg

Three distinguished authors to spend a month at Wartburg Castle for a literary encounter

(LWI) - From August this year, three distinguished German authors will spend a month each at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany, following in…

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Presiding Bishop Dr Fredrick O. Shoo wrote that education is one tool churches can use to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Photo:ELCT/Erick Adolph

COVID-19: Tanzanian bishop urges church, leaders, to take precautions

Education a key component in curbing spread of virus

(LWI) - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Presiding Bishop Dr Fredrick O. Shoo has issued a …

Evangelical Church of the River Plate Vice President Karina Arntzen. Photo: LWF/E. Albrecht

Argentina: "I’m convinced that dialogue is always the solution”

Voices from the Communion: Ms. Karina Arntzen

(LWI) - The daughter of a Yerba Mate tree farmer and a primary school teacher, Attorney Karina Arntzen is the first layperson to serve as vice president of the…

Lutherâs short treatise âOn the Freedom of a Christianâ calls believers to love God and serve our neighbors in need. Photo: LWF/M. DÃ¶lker

Freedom of a Christian: a compass for contemporary church

‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need

(LWI) - Luther’s 500-year-old treatise ‘On the Freedom of a Christian’ provides a compass for the churches today as they seek to…

Past, present and future Lutheran women in leadership discuss challenges and progress in breaking barriers to affirm womenâs rights and equality. Photo: LWF/S.Gallay

Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership

International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations

(LWI) - What can be done to break down barriers that prevent women from fulfilling their potential and reaching top leadership…

Pastor Miroslav PonjiÄan (back right) with youth and children, preparing for a tree planting activity in the Slovak Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Serbia (SEAVC). Photos: SEAVC

Serbia: Apple trees as a sign of faith and creation

Youth-led climate project contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness

(LWI) – “Even if I knew that the world was to collapse tomorrow, I would still plant an apple tree today.” This hope-filled quote, attributed…

Rev. Charlotte Frycklund serves as the Church of Swedenâs âinternet priest.â Photo by: Argument/Pierre Eriksson

Sweden: Internet pastor engages faith seekers online

Voices from the Communion: Rev. Charlotte Frycklund

(LWI) - Known as the “internet priest” Rev. Charlotte Frycklund spends her days and evenings on the Church of Sweden’s (CoS) social media…

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