Lutherans and Orthodox theologians meet in Wittenberg to explore the role of the Holy Spirit and to work on a joint document due to mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Promoting deeper communion and closer cooperation between Anglicans and Lutherans: that’s the goal of identifying pairs of bishops who can lead the work of promoting mission-focused ecumenical relationships in countries around the world.
Lutheran and Orthodox theologians meet for the first time since the pandemic and look ahead to the publication of a joint statement on the theme of the Holy Spirit in the Church and the World.
Praying with Pope Francis, meeting with dialogue partners and presenting Lutheran perspectives at an international symposium are all on the agenda for LWF’s Prof. Dirk Lange during a visit to Rome for Christian Unity week
LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt has been awarded the title of Doctor of Theology (Dr. theol.) after completing her doctoral studies in 2022, marking the conclusion of many years of research into Orthodox theology and liturgy.…
The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasizes the way in which shared worship must always go hand in hand with joint efforts to promote justice and dismantle systems of oppression.
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins with Catholics and other faith leaders in mourning the loss of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on 31 December 2022.
LWF General Secretary Rev. Anne Burghardt thanks outgoing Church of Sweden Archbishop Antje Jackelén for her role in championing the work and witness of the global Lutheran communion
