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From Conflict to Communion: The future of Christians together in the world Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, Anglicans and Reformed discern further steps towards deeper ecclesial communion and common witness
Ecumenical prayer service on opening day of JDDJ consultation Leaders of five Christian World Communions attend ecumenical prayer service
Helping to shape Europe as a peace project Church leaders affirm ecumenical commitment to justice and human dignity
Ecumenical meeting in U.S. to follow up on Joint Declaration on Doctrine of Justification Notre Dame consultation to discuss impact and implications for five Christian world communions
UN side event highlights churches’ successes in furthering Sustainable Development Goals A parallel event at UN Commission on the Status of Women highlights work of the ecumenical “Waking the Giant” initiative
Paris conference marks 20 years of Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Ecumenical encounter explores ways the agreement continues to inspire dialogue between different Christian churches
Polish Lutheran bishop shares his motto: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Voices from the Communion – Bishop Paweł Hause, Diocese of Masuria, Poland
Advocating for women’s access to social protection Calling for stronger partnerships with governments to guarantee women’s rights
Launch of “Roadmap” to economic and ecological justice Equipping churches to create just and sustainable communities
JDDJ: Building bridges of reconciliation and theological understanding LWF General Secretary reflects on JDDJ twenty years on
Faith-based organizations are “uniquely placed to support” UN’s 2030 Agenda LWF General Secretary speaks at international conference in the Vatican on ‘Religions and the SDGs’
"You cannot be Christian without working hard for church unity" Msgr Matthias Türk reflects on two decades of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue
