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LWF publishes liturgy to mark 25th anniversary of JDDJ On Reformation Day churches worldwide are encouraged to draw from “rich heritage” in the LWF and involve other Christian traditions
A vital Lutheran voice at the Vatican Synod Assistant General Secretary Lange among 16 ecumenical delegates attending meeting on reform of Catholic Church
LWF and Taizé: Crafting unity and hope from refugee camp sand Symbol of diaconal and ecumenical commitment
Hope in focus as LWF greets CPCE Assembly Protestant churches must stand together during times of crisis
New commissions to further dialogue with Roman Catholics and Pentecostals 2025 to see start of second Lutheran-Pentecostal dialogue and Sixth Phase of Joint Commission with Catholics
Lutheran-Orthodox Common Statement on the Filioque The LWF and the Orthodox Church have issued a joint statement on the Filioque clause in the Nicene Creed, which could have impact on relations betw
Applications welcome for ecumenical study course Strasbourg’s Institute for Ecumenical Research invites pastors and advanced theology students to apply for online training in October.
New LWF leaders meet with Pope Francis At private audience with Pope Francis, LWF leaders look ahead with hope to next steps on ecumenical journey and present a gift expressing the longi
Strong ecumenical ties anchored in God’s promise of hope Leaders of global church bodies addressing the LWF at its Council meeting expressed hope for continued ecumenical engagement, mutual support and sh
Lutheran-Orthodox: New era of relations between East and West? At a recent meeting in Egypt, Lutheran and Orthodox theologians agreed on the wording of the Nicene Creed which has divided Western and Eastern Chr
Do not instrumentalize the gospel by speaking of “Holy War” On their solidarity visit to Ukraine, the LWF delegation also met with faith leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities in Ukraine.
Global Christian Forum: life-changing experience in Ghana Delegates to the fourth Global Christian Forum gathering in Accra went on pilgrimage to the Cape Coast slave castle and shared stories of their fai
