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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
LWF launches survey on contemporary Lutheran identity Questionnaire seeks participation from all member churches as preparation for Thirteenth Assembly in Krakow, Poland
Christian unity: way of life for Grandchamp sisters Ecumenical community in Switzerland prepared prayers and reflections for annual Week of Prayer
Being Lutheran: Lifting up voices of youth Young theologians from Sweden, Poland, Canada and South Africa share perspectives on Lutheran identity
Mercy as watchword for post-pandemic world LWF General Secretary sends New Year message to member churches
Germany: Online church “does not always have to be complicated” Voices from the Communion: Karsten Kopjar, Social Media Coordinator of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany
Italian Protestants publish women’s health dossier For 16 Days campaign, Evangelical Women in Italy shine spotlight on women’s health in light of COVID pandemic
Being Lutheran: Discerning the spirits of our age Webinar explores ways of engaging, witnessing, accompanying processes of dialogue and reconciliation
“A solidarity woven into life by God’s mercy” LWF General Secretary writes foreword to new publication by Pope Francis