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LWF learning platform offers a variety of training resources A new online platform offers a variety of training materials and resources in theology, diakonia, and leadership and other thematic areas of LWF’s
Youth lead interfaith activities to promote peacebuilding From seminars and peace marches to environmental clean-ups, young Lutherans are joining hands with youth from other faith communities to promote pe
Highlights on the upcoming ecumenical agenda As the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity draws to a close, we look ahead to some of the highlights and hopes for the ecumenical agenda over
LWF approves new theology and diakonia scholarships Over the coming year, 127 new candidates from LWF member churches will receive scholarships to study theology or diakonia and development
Good Samaritan as a guide to ecumenical engagement Christians in Burkina Faso work together to witness to gospel of unity in a country “teetering on the edge of collapse”
RoNEL: Reflecting on the episcopal ministry The annual retreat of newly elected church leaders (RoNEL) gives bishops and church presidents a valuable opportunity to strengthen their understan
New Year Message: Let all you do be done in love As another year draws to a close, LWF General Secretary Rev.
From the Australian outback to head of operations in Geneva As Chey Mattner ends his role as head of programs for LWF World Service, he shares insights on how his childhood in rural Australia helped to shape
2023 Christmas card: Reimagining unity and collective witness It is a year to be reminded of what it means to be a communion of churches in so many ways, says the artist who designed the 2023 LWF Christmas car
Christmas message: Called into the gospel adventure LWF’s President, Danish Bishop Henrik Stubkjær, reminds us that Christmas is, above all, a call to action to bring light and hope into the darkest
A faith perspective in refugee protection HIAS, (the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society), Islamic Relief Worldwide, and The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) have submitted a pledge for improved re
