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“The Bible Shook up a Dictatorship” LWF interview with Rev. Harald Bretschneider on the Peaceful Revolution of 1989
Diaconal and theological work belong together Speaking in Württemberg, the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation recalls the founding of the LWF
LWF Welcomes Appointment of Bishop Bedford-Strohm as EKD Council Chair Thanks Work of Outgoing EKD Council Chair Nikolaus Schneider
Peru: Ecumenical Impulse to Dialogue in a Fragmented Society From Conflict to Communion Can Assist Healing Process
Impulses from New Media in European Lutheran Churches, But for Some, War Is a Reality LWF Vice-Presidents Reflect on Hopes and Challenges in Church and Society
Jubilee of Lutheran – Catholic Dialogue Is a Time to Express Hope PCPCU President Cardinal Koch Speaks at LWF European Church Leaders’ Conference
European Lutherans Express Solidarity with Italian Church for ‘Welcoming the Stranger’ Message from LWF Regional Church Conference
Reformation Day Online: Virtual Choir, Critical Theological Debates Hundreds to Explore Christian Faith and Lutheran Identity in First Virtual Conference of Global Young Reformers
LWF Virtual Conference on Diakonia’s Transformative Power Over 200 Participants Join Online Discussion
LWF to Participate in New York Interfaith Summit on Climate Change Lutheran Delegates Host Fast at UN Summit Parallel Event
Lutheran - Mennonite Dialogue Moves Closer on Peace Issues, Future Cooperation LWF Task Force on the Mennonite Action to Present Report at LWF Council in 2015
Make the Economy Contribute to Peace (LWI) - Structural injustice in the economy is fuelling growing discord worldwide, was a key message from the General Secretary of The Lut