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Witnessing to faith as a source of transformation LWF General Secretary highlights theological and practical cooperation between Lutheran and Reformed communions
Churches invited to “pray for peace and freedom” in the run-up to EU elections German church offers sermon and liturgy
Easter message: A time to reflect on new perspectives LWF Vice-President Desri Maria Sumbayak, The Indonesian Christian Church
Anglican-Lutheran Society explores spirituality and living in diversity More than three decades of promoting common witness
Good Friday message: Christ on the cross has also borne away our pain LWF Vice-President Urmas Viilma, Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church
Public holiday on Good Friday abolished in Austria Lutherans say decision follows “economic interests” and “has broken a public promise”
Deepening communion, strengthening churches, encouraging people GNC/LWF scholarship holders grateful for widened horizons
Human Rights Council: Concern for conflict-affected populations and people with albinism LWF’s intervention at 40th session of UN Human Rights Council
Dutch church’s work on diversity and integration inspires LWF delegates from across Europe ‘People on the Move’ workshop showcases how community housing project responds to needs of changing population
LWF and Caritas reaffirm shared commitment to serving the most vulnerable Caritas Internationalis and World Service discuss leveraging joint networks to bring hope at global and local levels
Wittenberg: A Lutheran perspective on translating the Bible Interview with Rev. Dr Hoyce Jacob Lyimo-Mbowe
The whole world in one room Retrospect from participants of the 19th International Theological Seminar in Wittenberg