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Sheltering Ukrainian refugees in Germany

Ukrainian refugees study German at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg. GERMANY - Refugees from war-torn Ukraine have received shelter and other forms of help in several congregations of Germany’s Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church (Selbständige...
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Lutherans in Brazil reelect President Schüler

President Geraldo Walmir Schüler preaches during the opening worship service of the IELB's 63rd National Convention. BRAZIL - The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (Igreja Evangélica Luterana do Brasil – IELB) held its 63rd National Convention from June 16-19,...
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Canadian Lutherans reelect president, declare fellowship with Norwegian church

LCC President Timothy Teuscher preaches at the opening worship service of the 2022 synodical convention. CANADA - Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) held its synodical convention June 10-13, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, during which time it elected Rev. Dr. Timothy Teuscher...
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Classes Resume for the Lutheran Leadership Development Program

In front of the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Left to right: ILC General Secretary Timothy Quill; Bishop Dr. Emmanuel Makala (South East of Lake Victoria Diocese, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania); Deputy Bishop Helmut Paul (Free Evangelical Lutheran...
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South Sudan celebrates bishop’s consecration

Bishop Nathaniel Bol (centre left) is invested as bishop of SSELC. Bishop Nathaniel Bol (front right) following his consecration. KENYA - On April 24, 2022, Rev. Nathaniel Bol Nyok Apar was consecrated as Bishop of the South Sudan Evangelical Lutheran Church (SSELC)....
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Bolivian Lutherans reelect president

Bolivian Lutherans reelect president

by | Jul 25, 2022

Participants in the Christian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia's 2022 national assembly. BOLVIA - The Christian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bolivia (Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica Luterana - ICEL) held its 12th national assembly March 26-27, 2022, during which...

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Korean Lutherans elect new president

Korean Lutherans elect new president

by | Jun 28, 2022

LCK President Eunseop Kim preaches during his installation service. SOUTH KOREA - In late 2021, the Lutheran Church in Korea (LCK) elected Rev. Eunseop Kim to serve as its new president. The decision came during the church’s 51st General Assembly, which was a hybrid...

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