Churches in Africa commit to “focus on what unites us, not what divides us” as they affirm priorities for addressing political, religious, social and economic challenges on the continent.
Church leaders reflected on the work of Lutheran churches in Africa, their diverse contexts, joys and challenges, affirming the importance of the prophetic voice of the church.
The regional Pre-Assembly in Africa opened with vibrant worship in Nairobi, Kenya, where delegates from churches across the region are meeting to discuss joys and challenges and prepare together for the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland…
Leadership, empowerment, justice, and peace are among key concerns and priorities for women and youth in Africa. They have met for two days prior to the Africa Pre-Assembly, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8-12 May.
During the 8 to 13 May meeting, delegates from across the continent will be discussing challenges including poverty, climate change, gender justice, theological education, and religious freedom.
Embracing the "One Body, One Spirit, One Hope" Assembly theme, worship at the Assembly will invite global participants to find strength in unity and celebrate the diversity of the Lutheran Communion. Tom Witt, LWF Assembly Worship Coordinator…
The village groups at the Thirteenth Assembly will bring together participants in discussion about the Assembly theme, offering diverse perspectives from the global communion. LWF’s Katariina Kiilunen, and Chad Rimmer share insights into the…
How to find ways of being church and bringing hope amid crises including the Ukraine conflict, an urgent climate crisis and a mental health pandemic: these were priorities addressed by European church leaders in a message from their Oxford Pre-…
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Anne Burghardt joins church leaders from the three European regions to reflect on progress and new challenges on the journey ‘from Windhoek to Krakow’
