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Animated series examining life of Martin Luther premieres WITTENBERG, Germany – 28 August, 2015 (LWI) - The first animated series about the life and work of Wittenberg’s Reformer, Martin Luther, has been s
Join young reformers in climate change prayer and fast LWF demands meaningful action at COP 21 climate conference
Tanzanian and Swedish church leadership give thanks for gift of communion Joint meeting produces statement promoting partnership
Youth must be as strongly rooted in the church as life-giving trees Indian young reformer plants historic tree at Wittenberg Luther Garden
Ongoing Lutheran reformation needs young people’s creativity LWF General Secretary Junge encourages youth to contribute new ideas
Youth should adopt Luther's "radical thinking, daring energy, rebellious inclination" Mwombeki’s keynote address to young reformers
LWF mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus Niels Henrik Arendt Deep commitment to and passion for serving the church
Nurturing young Lutherans for service to the communion Young reformers hear how LWF’s contribution shapes leaders
Faith is based on communication and understanding, say German leaders at Workshop Wittenberg opening Opening of Workshop Wittenberg celebrated with street parade, city tour, official greetings and opening worship.
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,
LWF president Bishop Younan visits member church in Kazakhstan Accompanying each other in the Lutheran communion