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Germany: Attention and space for God’s presence “Sabbath year” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover
Germany: The long road to equal rights for women in leadership Women’s right to vote and their representation in Lutheran synods
"You cannot be Christian without working hard for church unity" Msgr Matthias Türk reflects on two decades of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue
Dutch pastor praises faith of refugee family The family spent 97 days inside a Protestant church before being granted right to remain in the Netherlands
LWF highlights value of interfaith collaboration with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week: an opportunity to promote common human values
Speed limit, electric cars and a forest towards a climate-friendly church German church takes practical action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Lutherans in Italy call for compassion to end migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea Church leaders say Christians cannot ‘look the other way’
A home that connects Lutherans around the world Interview with Rev. Inken Wöhlbrand, director of the LWF Center Wittenberg
Deeply Committed to Christian unity A new LWF publication spells out six ecumenical commitments in relations with other churches
LWF New Year Message: ‘Seek peace and pursue it’ General Secretary Junge invites Lutheran churches to be peacebuilders
Youth in Taizé: Be builders of hospitality and hope LWF General Secretary sends message to young people at European Encounter in Madrid
