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New commissions to further dialogue with Roman Catholics and Pentecostals 2025 to see start of second Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue and Sixth Phase of Joint Commission with Catholics
Acting for humanity: gratitude for LWF humanitarian staff On World Humanitarian Day, LWF General Secretary praises staff for commitment and service
Working to end the scourge of human trafficking Churches and faith-based organizations play a key role in educating congregations and supporting survivors in the struggle to end this billion-doll
New task force on mutual responsibility in the LWF communion A new task force will seek to define how the shared commitments of the LWF can be embodied by member churches.
Lutheran-Orthodox Common Statement on the Filioque The LWF and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations betw
Open call: 2025 LWF scholarship applications 25 September is the deadline to submit requests for grants toward studies in theology and diakonia
LWF World Service publishes RBA report LWF World Service has published the 2023 RBA Annual report, featuring work for human rights with communities in 11 country programs.
Churches are firsthand witnesses to climate change Through its member churches and grassroots communities, LWF has unique perspectives on connecting local climate advocacy to the global level and vi
Statement: Hospitals in conflict zones must be protected LWF unequivocally condemns attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, following Russian missile strike that hit Kyiv children’s hospital, and
“To hope and act with creation” is theme of 2024 Season of Creation The celebration guide for the 2024 Season of Creation has been launched with an invitation to worship and advocate together during the annual Chris
USA: Interfaith influences, African experiences In this Voices from the Communion, Khadijah Islam discusses her interfaith upbringing, her volunteering work in Rwanda and her priorities as an LWF