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Churches in Central and Eastern Europe discuss Lutheran identity, diversity and pneumatology Leadership consultation offers opportunities to reflect on contexts, opportunities, and hopes
Lutherans in Rwanda celebrate Silver Jubilee LWF General Secretary Junge joins inauguration of new churches and theological seminary
Finnish church: an integral part of society Voices of the communion: Tapio Luoma, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
The church: Always local and always universal LWF consultation on Lutheran identities opens in Addis Ababa
Mekane Yesus Seminary: preparing for a growing church The Mekane Yesus Seminary in Addis Ababa has a long tradition of theological education.
The Holy Spirit in baptism, ministry and eucharist Lutheran-Orthodox dialogue commission meets in Albania
Asian church leaders call for greater interfaith cooperation Indonesia hosts conference on promoting dialogue at leadership and grassroots level
Junge to Asian churches: Peace-building is our only choice LWF leader invites Asian churches to embrace God’s call to mission and engage in “a journey of equals”
Asia Church Leadership Conference to focus on interfaith relations Delegates to discuss how Lutheran churches can work together for peace with other faith communities