Lutheran World Federation newsletter: June 17, 2022

The LWF Council welcomed the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine with joy. Photo: LWF/S. Gallay

Council

• “Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response

• Assembly preparations proceeding “with vigor”

• COVID-19: “Too many people” lack vaccine access

• 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

• Holding together a world plagued by violence and division

• Council 2022 photos

• Council 2022 documents

Stories

• Ukraine: Preaching the gospel brings us hope

• Human rights council: advocating with communities from local to global to local

Communion Voices

Canada: “Faith is about relationships”

Events

Welcoming the Stranger, Shaping the Future

20 – 21 June 2022

Climate justice: Setting the scene for resilient development pathways

13 June 2022

Africa Church Leadership Conference

27 June – 1st July 2022

Resources

LWF Annual Report 2021

Baptism and Growth in Communion

LWF Advocacy Framework

LWF Photo Library

War in Ukraine

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