In a July 18, 2022 letter to President Joseph R. Biden, the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), expressed gratitude for his July 15 visit to the Augusta Victoria Hospital (AVH) in East Jerusalem and his announcement of a $100 million multiyear commitment to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network (EJHN), of which AVH is a member.
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Africa: The Lutheran communion offers “a space to discern together”
Africa: Together to consolidate the Lutheran communion in the region
LWF President Musa visits member churches and partners in Germany
Bolivia: “Inclusion is a teaching of our Lord that the Aymara, Quechua people have always lived”
Kenya: Youth project “Fit for climate justice” draws lively engagement
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Africa: The Lutheran communion offers “a space to discern together”
Africa: Together to consolidate the Lutheran communion in the region
LWF President Musa visits member churches and partners in Germany
Bolivia: “Inclusion is a teaching of our Lord that the Aymara, Quechua people have always lived”
Kenya: Youth project “Fit for climate justice” draws lively engagement
Council
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts
Israel-Palestine conflict: A lasting solution must include ending the occupation
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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
