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A year-long celebration of God’s reforming grace Lutherans in New Zealand commemorate 500 years of the Reformation
LWF General Secretary Junge to receive 2017 Augsburg Peace Prize Recognition of a “patient bridge-builder between the continents”
Lutheran youth lead initiatives at global exhibition Young Reformers from around the world are in Wittenberg, Germany, to share about youth work in their respective churches, facilitate workshops on t
Palestinian Bishop Munib Younan receives Niwano Peace Prize Calls for robust moderation that rejects all forms of extremism
Giving girls a second chance Poverty alleviation initiative in rural Malawi targets girls dropping out of school
Theologians tasked to remove obstacles that hinder enjoyment of unity LWF General Secretary Junge praises Lutheran-Catholic Commission at its 50th anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of Lutheran-Catholic dialogue Commission on Unity to finalize draft report on Baptism and Growth in Communion
Forging partnerships for dignified development LWF Central America work shared at side event of High Level Forum
LWF World Service and Young Reformers in Wittenberg Presence in Heaven’s Tent and youthPointreformation
Cycling for the climate Young reformers in Indonesia use bicycles to inspire youth action on climate change