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Interpretation of Holy Scripture Impacts Definition of Development LWF-Mission Eine Welt Conference: Faith Is Closely Linked to Struggle for Justice
Tanzania’s Lutheran Bishops Urge Peaceful Response to Church Burnings LWF General Secretary Encourages Faithful Witness amid Tensions
Guatemalan Mother Urges “No Amnesty” for Perpetrators of Genocide LWF Event at UN in Geneva Supports Transitional Justice for Victims of Armed Conflict
Theological Education Should Reflect Diversity of the Lutheran Communion LWF Consultation Seeks Greater Focus on Ecumenism, Gender Studies and Inclusion of Lay People
LWF Conference Focuses on Relationship between Religion and Development Critical Analysis of the Role of Faith in the Well-Being of Societies
LWF General Secretary Calls for Greater Role of Diakonia and Advocacy in Theological Formation Global LWF Consultation on Theological Education Begins in Wittenberg, Germany
Partnership with European Union Has Upheld the Rights of the Poor LWF Congratulates EU for Nobel Peace Prize Award
LWF Seeks Stronger Networking among Lutheran Theological Institutions Global Consultation in Wittenberg Gathers Theologians, Church Leaders and Educators
Church Ministries That Are Transforming Anglican-Lutheran Relations To Love and Serve the Lord is the title of a new report published in October by the Anglican-Lutheran International Commission (ALIC)
Jerusalem Health Institution Protects Patients’ Right to Human Dignity LWF–Run Hospital and Vocational Training Centers Reach Out to Palestinians