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Cuba: communist pastor and ‘uncomfortable friend’ of the Revolution Bishop Ismael Laborde of the United Evangelical Church in Cuba – Lutheran Synod
LWF General Secretary visits South African churches LWF delegation in weeklong visit to member churches and theological institutions
Member churches urged to mark new Feast of Creation The 1 September feast day will mark the first celebration since it was added to the Revised Common Lectionary
Celebrating 40 years of women’s ordination in El Salvador Salvadoran Lutheran Church looks back on decades of women’s commitment and witness
Mozambique: Strengthening capacity to respond in changing times LWF workshop with leaders of Lutheran church ministries
Colombia: LWF ready to support earthquake affected communities Assessment of most affected areas to identify urgent needs