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Shaping new narratives of inclusion and equality Lutheran gender justice advocates at CSW65 call on churches to step up action to empower women and girls
Serbia: Apple trees as a sign of faith and creation Youth-led climate project contributes to biodiversity conservation and environmental awareness
Breaking barriers: LWF women in leadership International Women’s Day webinar explores successes and obstacles for past, present and future generations
Freedom of a Christian: a compass for contemporary church ‘Being Lutheran’ webinar explores relevance of Luther’s text on liberty and service to neighbors in need
An “Inner dialogue” with Luther’s Bible in Wartburg Three distinguished authors to spend a month at Wartburg Castle for a literary encounter
A ‘kairos’ moment to empower women and men Third ‘Transformative Masculinities’ webinar calls for repentance and the building of positive partnerships
Churches offer “witness of hope and compassion” LWF leaders send message of thanks, support and theological reflection to mark the start of Lent
Faith groups raise voices of refugees and asylum seekers Swedish sister joins Mexican priest and Croatian rights activist calling for need to change refugee narratives
Being Lutheran: Real Presence in Digital Church Theologians from Asia, Europe and U.S. ask how pandemic is changing theology, liturgy and pastoral priorities
2020 selection complete, 85 candidates awarded LWF scholarships A ‘commitment to develop knowledge and skills and promote our shared values’
Denmark urged to respect religious freedom LWF General Secretary joins appeal to government to drop draft law requiring sermons to be translated into Danish
Ecumenical imperative to protect our common home Webinar to launch Season of Creation focuses on practical ways of working together for Christian unity
