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Europe: learning to be “church for others” At the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague, delegates are reminded of their mission to be communicators of hope
Great Britain: a Polish bishop for a migrant church Bishop Paulina Hlawiczka-Trotman shares her journey from Polish opera student to head of the church in the UK
Anna Krauss takes up leadership of Wittenberg Center LWF leaders congratulate German theologian in her new role at a place for "encounter and exchange"
European churches: past memories, present relationships At the start of LWF’s European Regions’ Meeting, delegates are encouraged to draw strength from God’s promises
LWF publishes liturgy to mark 25th anniversary of JDDJ On Reformation Day churches worldwide are encouraged to draw from “rich heritage” in the LWF and involve other Christian traditions
2 Nov – 16 Nov 2024 Basics of Lutheran Theology – Preaching the Word of God and Celebrating the Sacraments