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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
Preparing Syrian Refugees in Jordanian Desert for Harsh Winter Months LWF Urges Scaling Up of Aid Efforts for Basic Dignity
Developing Capacity – A Way to Be Church Lessons Learned from Latin America and Caribbean Lutheran Churches
Churches Seek Structures That Strengthen Their Prophetic Voice Sharing of Gifts and Resources Explored in Latin American and Caribbean Context
New Publication on the Biblical Foundations of the Doctrine of Justification The Biblical Foundations of the Doctrine of Justification – a publication documenting ecumenical partners’ follow up on