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Highlights on the upcoming ecumenical agenda

<h2>Building communion among Christians in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the Augsburg Confession</h2>

Zambia: Group of villages awaken to possibilities for raising local educational system

KATUYOLA, Zambia — What began as a gathering of residents from Katuyola—a group of neighboring villages in the North-Western Province of Zambia—to reflect on the development of local Bahá’í educational programs may well be a defining moment for their communities.

Forty young climate activists call for results at COP27 climate conference

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Advocating and negotiating for climate justice globally, regionally, and locally</h2>

Ukraine: Lutherans in Kyiv help people in need

As Russian missiles continue to rain on cities in Ukraine, local churches do what they can to support those affected by the war.

Cameroon: Addressing gaps in theological education and leadership

Voices from the Communion: National Bishop Dr Jean Baïguelé reflects on African realities in church life

Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Reflecting together on joys, challenges, and mission in diverse contexts</h2>

Reflecting together on leadership in the Lutheran communion

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) will host its annual Retreat of Newly-Elected Leaders (RoNEL) at the Communion Office (CO) in Geneva and the LWF Center in Wittenberg, 4-12 September. The meeting in a series convened for new leaders of LWF’s member churches around the world will be the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support the people and churches of Ukraine

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>The war in Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis, labelled a Level 3 emergency by the United Nations. d and vulnerable persons.</h2>

Human rights council: protecting the safety and security of vulnerable groups

he Universal Periodic Review is a mechanism used by the Human Rights Council to review the human rights situation of United Nations member states

Christ Lutheran Church in Rome celebrates centenary

On 26 June 2022, the Lutheran congregation in Rome celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Christ Church with a festive cantata service at which the President of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), Präses Dr. h.c. Annette Kurschus, preached the sermon.

Support the people and churches of Ukraine

LWF is responding to the Ukraine crisis through a four-pronged approach, combining targeted humanitarian support with global advocacy, prayer and capacity building of its member churches in the region.

'Baptism and Growth in Communion'

La quinta fase della Commissione luterano-cattolica sull'unità (2008-2019) è ora giunta alla sua conclusione ufficiale con la finalizzazione del documento Baptism and Growth in Communion.

US bishops urge Americans to follow Martin Luther King's prophetic witness

As Americans honour the memory of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bishops of the United States call on all people of goodwill to continue to draw from his example and to carry on his work for equality and justice in American society.

‘You are not alone,’ LWF reassures Cuban church and people

(LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed deep concern over the “sometimes hard and painful” journey endured by its member church and people in Cuba, and pledged the communion’s solidarity amid a worsening social, political and economic situation, now aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics

On the Day of Friendship between Copts and Catholics, which is celebrated yearly on 10 May commemorating the historical encounter between Pope Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III on 10 May 1973, Pope Francis sent a letter to Pope Tawadros II expressing joy for the spiritual bonds existing between the see of Saint Peter and that of Saint Mark.

Ecumenical worship for the Ascension in the Lutheran Church in Rome

On 13 May 2021 the community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rome organized, as in previous years, an “Ecumenical Worship for the Ascension”.

Raise your voice in faith for climate justice

One of the key pillars for mobilizing international commitment to address climate change within the Paris Agreement is the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

trasbourg institute invites Lutheran pastors for online seminar on ecumenism

(LWI) - The Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg, France, will offer its recently introduced ecumenism study seminar online, this time focusing on the self-understanding, “to be Lutheran is to be ecumenical.”

Germany: Exhibition connects lifestyles to Christian roots and responsibility

(LWI) - “Damit die Saat aufgeht” (So that the seeds may grow), an exhibition that opened its doors to the public on 14 March in Saxony, Germany, invites Christians to reflect on how everyday lifestyles can promote responsibility for justice, peace, the integrity of creation and build a welcoming community.

Sweden: Internet pastor engages faith seekers online

(LWI) - Known as the “internet priest” Rev. Charlotte Frycklund spends her days and evenings on the <a href='https://www.lutheranworld.org/country/sweden#church-sweden'>Church of Sweden’s (CoS)</a> social media accounts, along with the church’s communications team, connecting people to the church, answering simple to complex questions about faith, church and theology, and offering prayers during the unprecedented times of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Human Rights Council: LWF calls for protection of children in South Sudan

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Systemic failures and human rights violations must be addressed</h2>

Joint Declaration Steering Committee meets virtually to continue the work of unity

The Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification (1999) constitutes a major achievement in the search for Christian unity, effectively resolving one of the key theological conflicts of the Reformation.

International Women’s Day: LWF reaffirms commitment to gender justice

<h2>Occasion to highlight women’s leadership in the church and society, challenges and successes </h2>

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

(LWI) - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) Presiding Bishop Dr Fredrick O. Shoo has issued a statement encouraging local church leaders to fully participate in educating the church and communities on necessary precautions to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. The bishop urged people to follow the instructions of health care specialists in order to stay safe.

Tanzania: Youth preaching the Gospel, planting trees

(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 Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) in May of the same year.

A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships</h2>

Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion”

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent</h2>

Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities</h2>

LWF staff resumes work in CAR after violence

<h2 style='text-align:justify'>Projects adapted to address additional needs. (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) humanitarian team in the Central African Republic (CAR) has resumed its humanitarian and development work after suspending activities following the post-election violence in the country. </h2>

Ethiopia: LWF responds to Tigray conflict

<h2>Water and relief goods for up to 250,000 people. (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Ethiopia program has begun to respond to Ethiopia's Tigray region's humanitarian needs.</h2>