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Preparing next phase of Jewish-Christian encounter LWF taskforce steps up work on study document to equip churches for renewal of Jewish-Lutheran relations
From Swedish countryside to global church coordination Head of LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission and Justice reflects on a career in international development
Bishop Farrell: ‘Synodality’ and the search for Christian unity During the Week of Prayer, the Secretary of the Pontifical Council shares hopes for progress in ecumenical relations
Christian Unity Week: following the light from the East The Middle East Council of Churches offers reflections on the journey of the Magi for ecumenical Week of Prayer
Burghardt visits Polish church to see Assembly preparations LWF leader returns from 3-day trip to Warsaw and Krakow feeling “encouraged and inspired” by planning for 2023
Vital role of film for promoting interfaith dialogue Short films from Asia, Middle East and North Africa showcase positive stories of interreligious relations
Reconstruction work begins at Ethiopian seminary LWF member churches and partners support rebuilding of Mekane Yesus seminary
16 Days: theologies of anger, resistance and hope Lutheran, Catholic and Methodist women discuss black, decolonizing and feminist theologies for gender justice
ZacTax Toolkit launched to help churches lobby for fair taxation Ecumenical organizations call for bold economic policies to end exploitation of people and planet
Burghardt: Grace, education, freedom to serve neighbor New general secretary spells out principles, priorities and challenges in first address to LWF Council
Burghardt: Churches called to be agents of positive change During installation service, LWF’s new General Secretary calls on churches to “walk the talk” for reconciliation
Suriname: On a journey to re-explore “our Lutheran identity” LWF scholar Rafael van Ommeren talks about being church in a multi-denominational and multi-religious setting
