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Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification: 25 years on Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed churches mark 25th anniversary of historic agreement
Recalling the legacy of Rev. Dr William G. Rusch LWF gives thanks for the work and witness of Rev. Dr William Rusch, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
Journeying together towards the sources that have shaped our faith Council of Nicaea anniversary not just about looking back but also about strengthening commitment to unity and witness
Week of Prayer: Shared Christian heritage of Nicaean Creed Members of Italy’s Bose monastic community draw on 2025 Nicaea anniversary to prepare resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Asian churches join LWF’s theology, gender justice and leadership training Online classes for first cohort of 25 participants
Advent: LWF scholars celebrate new beginnings At an online Advent celebration honoring graduates of the LWF scholarship program, participants were encouraged to “dare to hope” for new beginning
Gender Justice Consultation: Faith and human rights The intersection of faith language and human rights discourse was crucial during the drafting of the LWF Gender Justice Policy over a decade ago an
Churches reflect together on justice and peace in times of war LWF European member churches meet in Austria to discuss theological and practical responses to the war in Ukraine
Wittenberg: “Moved, challenged, inspired, unsettled, and transformed” Pastors’ seminar studying Luther and building communion
Lutherans and Orthodox meet to prepare next dialogue session Cyprus to host first plenary of 19th Session focused on synodality and primacy in Eastern and Western traditions
Empowered for change: new graduates of theology, gender justice and leadership program TGLE third cohort participants encouraged to be “a catalyst of change in church and society”
A vision for inclusive, justice-oriented, and responsive theological education Theological Education and Formation steering group sets priorities for 2025-2027