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.
Embodying unity is vital in a world that wants to tear us apart and keep us separated, says Rev. Danielle Dokman as she looks forward to preaching at the opening worship service in Krakow in September.
The message from the Pre-Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean and North America stressed the role of churches working for justice and peace, and for responding to injustices. It highlighted the importance of theological formation and…
Participants of the Pre-Assembly of the Americas gained insights into the work of the LWF member church and country program in Colombia. This included a panel on the country’s peace process, field visits to diaconal projects, and a presentation…
How does the Assembly theme “One Body, One Spirit, One Hope” unfold in the Latin America and Caribbean and North American regions? How does it promote unity in the communion of churches? Participants at the Pre-Assembly in Colombia deliberated on…
LWF invites media to report from the Thirteenth LWF Assembly in Krakow, Poland. Accreditation is now open, the deadline for journalists who wish to attend in-person is June 10.
The Pre-Assembly of the Americas, the Latin America and the Caribbean and the North America regions, is taking place in Bogotá, Colombia, this week. Women and youth from the two regions have met prior to the pre-assembly the reflect jointly on…
Ordained in secret during the communist era, Halík is a renowned professor, writer and public speaker calling for dialogue and closer cooperation between people of all faiths and none.
