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New study group on peace and reconciliation in war contexts A new study group will provide further theological reflection and interdisciplinary analysis of LWF’s contribution to peace and reconciliation in c
Italian church celebrates history, plants seeds for the future The Lutheran church in Italy is marking 75 years since its establishment but its history can be traced right back to the Reformation – as letters f
“To hope and act with creation” is theme of 2024 Season of Creation The celebration guide for the 2024 Season of Creation has been launched with an invitation to worship and advocate together during the annual Chris
USA: Interfaith influences, African experiences In this Voices from the Communion, Khadijah Islam discusses her interfaith upbringing, her volunteering work in Rwanda and her priorities as an LWF
Slovakia: Diakonia supports refugee children from Ukraine "Empowering refugee children in Slovakia" is a project focused on education and trauma support.
Being church through the priesthood of all believers Seventh Lay Leaders Seminar in Wittenberg and Geneva
Revitalizing congregations, serving people In this Voices from the Communion, Bishop Leon Novak of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovenia talks about his church, missi
Council visit inaugurates new Communion Office President Stubkjær describes Communion Office as a "hub for world Lutheranism” as Council joins staff for inaugural prayer and blessing of new offi
Council joins Geneva congregations for Sunday services Council members representing their churches across the global communion gathered in central Geneva on Sunday for worship with local German and Engl
Kenya: Solidarity with families that lost everything LWF communion solidarity boosts rapid assistance to those in dire need