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Embodying hope together in a wounded world A Consultation in Taiwan brings together theologians, church leaders and mission agencies from around LWF communion
Peace Messengers: opening hearts and minds Lutheran theology and practical advocacy were at the heart of a recent Peace Messengers training in Antigua, Guatemala
Lutheran-Orthodox Commission reconvenes to discuss Synodality and Primacy International Lutheran Orthodox Commission meets in Cyprus to explore ‘Synodality and Primacy’
Italy: Building bridges between Lutherans and Catholics Lutherans were in St Peter’s square to witness Pope Leo’s election and share hopes for progress in ecumenical relations
Burghardt: roadmap for renewing hope-filled mission LWF leader reflects on six characteristics of “hopeful incarnate theology” which can help to renew churches’ holistic mission
Taiwan churches to host Global Mission Consultation The meeting at China Lutheran seminary will launch a communion-wide renewal of mission in the modern world
Applications open: Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith Becoming a faith-rooted advocate for climate justice
Americas: Burghardt says ‘churches should be messengers of tangible hope’ LWF general secretary addresses Leadership Conference of the Americas 2025
LWF congratulates Pope Leo XIV, expresses hope for building “bridges of peace” “May Catholics and Lutherans continue to grow towards unity through joint service and shared witness”
Global Lutheran Songbook features in concert and workshop at the Kirchentag Discovering the contemporary diversity of song in Lutheran churches across the world
