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Called by faith to serve the world LWF General Secretary addresses delegates from European member churches at Pre-Assembly
Recognition of a wounded God needed to overcome violence Festive worship with local congregation at beginning of European Pre-Assembly
Europe preparations for Assembly a chance to strengthen communion of churches in Europe Delegates from three LWF regions meet in Höör, Sweden
French Lutherans and Catholics jointly commemorate the reformation Common Prayer service in Strasbourg
Important step toward reconciliation and witness to the world Lutheran seminary returns rare 9th century manuscript of New Testament to Greek Orthodox Church
Back to basics, bearing witness to God’s mission Practitioners seek new strategies and collaboration for mission work in the LWF
Making history again in a city of students and of ideas Former Vice-Chancellor of Lund University Andrén and Lund Mayor Prytz share their excitement about the Joint Commemoration
Growing mutual trust between Catholics and Lutherans German bishops say strong ecumenical and joint diaconal efforts underpin relations