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LWF decries massive loss of lives in Beirut and Paris attacks GENEVA, 14 November 2015 (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation(LWF) condemns in the firmest terms the despicable attacks
Walking in the hope of reaching climate change agreement A message from the People’s Pilgrimage in Geneva
Young Lutherans get Living Reformation projects off the ground Living Reformation projects take shape in over 50 countries
LWF joins faith communities’ call for ambitious Paris outcome BONN, Germany/GENEVA, 20 October 2015 (LWI) - As negotiators gather in Bonn this week to work on a draft text for the December 2015 United
Lutherans and Catholics share concern for nurturing families South African Bishop Phaswana brings LWF greetings to Vatican Synod of Bishops
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
French churches appeal for decisive action in Paris (LWI) - Alarmed by the impact of climate change on the environment and the most vulnerable people, French churches are urging decisive action from
Piazza Martin Lutero in Rome, a reminder to care for the poor An important ecumenical witness for Christians
Welcoming churches for thousands “outside the gates of Europe” Austrian Protestant schools offer study places
Young reformers present innovative projects at global gathering LWF Vice President Kwon: Youth bring new inspiration and creativity to the church
“What have you done or failed to do for one of these?” Finnish archbishop speaks out against harsh humanitarian cutbacks
Heading home inspired to act for climate justice WITTENBERG, Germany/GENEVA, 2 September 2015 – Many of the LWF member-church representatives at the ongoing young reformers’ workshop in Wittenberg