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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
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,
Liturgy for Reformation Sunday 2015 Order of worship for the 2015 Reformation Sunday period is now available.
Active Lutheran participation in Norway’s ecumenical life Ecumenical, advocacy and interfaith perspectives at LWF Europe gathering
Europe’s Lutherans pledge increased efforts to welcome refugees Governments urged to create safe passage corridors