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Reformation Day 2015: invitation to reflect on theme, Liberated by God’s Grace LWF General Secretary’s letter urges member churches to think about what it means to be liberated by God’s grace
South Korea: walls between people counter peace efforts LWF President Younan visits border village of Korean Peninsula
Seeking church unity for the sake of the world LWF President Bishop Younan visits South Korea, challenges growing inequality between nations
Christian and Islamic relief agencies join hands to reach Nepal’s most vulnerable Unique Christian-Muslim partnership “an inspiration”
LWF relief brings hope to people in Myanmar SITTWE, Myanmar/GENEVA (LWI) – U Kyaw Thein has planted again.
Call for theology that engages with Asia’s realities LWF co-sponsored consultation affirms continued dialogue at the grassroots of society
Youth must be as strongly rooted in the church as life-giving trees Indian young reformer plants historic tree at Wittenberg Luther Garden
Surge in Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes condemned by 31 international organizations LWF rejects the use of threat or violence
Solidarity with Thai people and church following deadly bombing GENEVA, 18 August 2015 (LWI) – The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) upholds in prayers the people of Thailand and the Lutheran church there followin
Discover the new Reformation 500 booklets GENEVA, 18 August 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has published four new booklets on the 2017 Reformation anniversary theme,