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Press Release: A joint Catholic-Lutheran “Common Prayer” for 500 years of Reformation GENEVA/VATICAN CITY, 11 January 2016 - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU
"Every single one counts under God's reign” “… If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of t
Getting ready for a “Climate Train” to Paris OSLO, Norway/GENEVA, 23 November 2015 (LWI) - Later this month, a landmark United Nations (UN) summit on climate change, in short COP21, b
Young Lutherans get Living Reformation projects off the ground Living Reformation projects take shape in over 50 countries
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
Reading the Bible with love and respect for different contexts Divergent conclusions “will always” be part of biblical interpretation
Growing towards inclusive community in the Finnish church First Nordic translation of LWF Gender Justice Policy
Lutheran theologians study Paul’s letters for the contemporary church The power of the gospel in shaping Christian identity
Welcoming churches for thousands “outside the gates of Europe” Austrian Protestant schools offer study places
“What have you done or failed to do for one of these?” Finnish archbishop speaks out against harsh humanitarian cutbacks
Tanzanian and Swedish church leadership give thanks for gift of communion Joint meeting produces statement promoting partnership
LWF mourns the passing of Bishop Emeritus Niels Henrik Arendt Deep commitment to and passion for serving the church