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LWF churches prioritize prevention and vulnerable families in second RRF phase Need for rapid COVID-19 response persists, the Lutheran communion’s support continues
A crucial role in making the voices of refugees heard Webinar on Global Compact for Refugees highlights role of faith-based organizations
Women's voices for interfaith engagement A webinar marking World Interfaith Harmony Week highlights the role of women in post-COVID cooperation
Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities
Denmark urged to respect religious freedom LWF General Secretary joins appeal to government to drop draft law requiring sermons to be translated into Danish
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home Webinar to launch Season of Creation focuses on practical ways of working together for Christian unity
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
Ecumenical partnerships in a post-pandemic world At the end of the Week of Prayer, we look ahead to highlights and hopes for progress towards Christian unity
The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis LWF and partners launch call for accelerated climate adaptation
Christian unity: way of life for Grandchamp sisters Ecumenical community in Switzerland prepared prayers and reflections for annual Week of Prayer
Reaffirmed commitment to path from conflict to communion New Italian version of JDDJ on 500th Anniversary of Martin Luther’s Excommunication
