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More than 250 female pastors and growing Celebrating 25 years of Lutheran women’s ordination in Tanzania’s Northern Diocese
The thirst for peace – a call for intensified dialogue between religions and cultures LWF General Secretary Junge participates at inter-religious gathering in Assisi
Together in Hope in Malmö Arena GENEVA, 6 September 2016 (LWI) – On 31 October Pope Francis, LWF President Bishop Dr Munib A. Younan and LWF General Secretary Rev.
Liberated by God’s grace to share the gospel, serve the needy PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 1 September 2016 (LWI) — What does God’s grace free Lutherans to do in an increasingly polarized wo
Churches’ prophetic voice critical in struggle for gender justice PARAMARIBO, Suriname/GENEVA, 28 August 2016 (LWI) – The church’s prophetic voice remains critical in the struggle for gender just
Churches share best practice in fight against injustice Workshop for diaconal workers in Latin American churches
In the beginning was the Word: The Bible in the life of the Lutheran communion New study document on Lutheran hermeneutics
Scriptures must continue to inform the church’s response to the world Interview with theologian Kenneth Mtata, coordinator of LWF’s hermeneutics process
Defying the odds to become a role model Rape survivor a tireless worker for refugee women’s rights in Uganda
Where churches share their gifts, enrich each other and serve the world LWF General Secretary Junge shares a vision for the LWF at Asia Pre-Assembly
Asian women delegates gather to prepare for the Assembly LWF Women on the Move program, Gender Justice Policy introduced at regional meeting