After numerous Covid-thwarted attempts to arrange a visit, we are blessed that our 2022 Synod Assembly features a visit from Rev. Roberto Trejo Haager, Pastor President of the Mexican Lutheran Church (Iglesia Luterana Mexicana, ILM).
We look forward to worshipping with Pastor Trejo Haager and hearing updates on our companions in Mexico.
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The Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program has been paused since early 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then the YAGM staff deepened relationships with global partners and asked important questions to shape the future of the program. In a video message, YAGM program director Dan Beirne shares some of what he and the staff learned during that process. We also share a newsletter with more info.
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Ukraine: LWF provides cash assistance for refugees in Poland
Chile: Lutheran bishop appointed chaplain to presidential palace
New partnership for LWF and International Labour Organization
Toward more inclusive, safe, and just communities By Rev. Tientcheu Djomgoue Marie Besong
Nigerian seminary brings education on irregular migration and trafficking to the classroom
“We must be vigilant today and always, because, like Mary, the Risen One also calls us and challenges us to open our eyes and recognize him in our surroundings and in our neighbors,” Lutheran World Federation Council member Rev. Karla Steilmann Franco, says in this year’s Easter message. Read the Easter message in English, Spanish, German, or French.
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In this year’s message for Good Friday, Lutheran World Federation’s vice president for the Central Western European region, Pröpstin Astrid Kleist, reflects on the Gospel of Luke’s account of the Crucifixion, as Jesus is nailed to the cross to die between two criminals. Read the Good Friday Message in English, in Spanish, in French, or in German.
Kleist, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany, reflects on the meaning of Jesus’ death for those killed, injured, uprooted and bereaved by Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian towns and cities.
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General Secretary visits Uganda
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General Secretary visits Tanzania
War in Ukraine: Donate
Hot meals and kind hugs: Polish welcome for Ukrainian refugees
Ukraine: “One minute we’re in school, the next we’re running for our lives”
Germany: With heart and mind – doing what is necessary for the people of Ukraine
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War in Ukraine: Donate
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Human Rights Council: Upholding the right to freedom of religion or belief
Human Rights Council: LWF welcomes appointment of special rapporteur for climate
Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly
Philippines: Training program equips lay leaders to share the Gospel
War in Ukraine: Donate; LWF fact-finding visit to Polish-Ukrainian border; Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers; Photos: support for Ukraine.
Stories: USA: It matters to young people that issues of justice be a part of “Gospel work”; LWF General Secretary awarded “Der Friedenstein” prize; LWF advocates for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines at Human Rights Council; CSW66: Women must lead the way out of climate crisis; CSW66: Women at forefront of climate solutions; Nepal: Fostering resilience through water, sanitation and health; Colombia: Supporting the most vulnerable amid violence.
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View photos from the “And It Is Good” photo exhibition, an invitation to contemplate the diversity of creatures that give glory to God in their being and who tend to our well-being. Que seamos inspiradas e inspirados a dar gracias por cada criatura de Dios y toda la creación divina. Each photo is paired with verses from the Bible. Cada foto se entrelaza con versículos de la Biblia.
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Hello dear sisters and brothers in Christ,
Here in Senegal we have just come through the season of harvest celebrations, weddings, and church festivals. To connect you with my ministry and life and with YAGM Senegal, here is the February 2020 Newsletter.
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Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer and her husband, Pastor Alan Field, visited Senegal at the turn of the year, and was hosted by Rev. Adama Faye, President of the Lutheran Church of Senegal. President Faye (rhymes with fly) will attend the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly in Las Vegas on June 11 and 12, 2020.
Read on to view photos and more»
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Hello dear sisters and brothers in Christ, I hope and pray that as you and your congregations come back from summer holidays, that the rhythm of church life brings much joy and life to you all.
You can access (and share with others!) my October 2019 Newsletter at the YAGM Senegal blog or download as a PDF, and get a glimpse into some of the goings on—both sending the previous YAGM back to the US and welcoming a new group of YAGM to Senegal.
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