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Displaced by violence (LWI) – “We live as if in a prison,” Maria (not he real name) says. “We cannot go outside, and even in our homes we are not safe.
Global Lutheran leaders sign UN refugee agency petition LWF stands with 60 million displaced people on World Refugee Day
“Deeply saddened" by Latvian church decision against women’s ordination LWF Council statement on women in the ordained ministry
Women and Youth Pre-Council Meetings: A day in pictures (LWI) - Women and youth members of the LWF Council had their Pre-Council meetings on the morning of 16 June.
Higher income, balanced budget despite financial challenges LWF Finance Committee Chairperson Jackson-Skelton Report to LWF Council
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A second term for LWF General Secretary Martin Junge LWF Council thanks Chilean theologian for dedicated passion
Pilgrims on the way to Wittenberg: a documentary in photos More than 200 participants in the LWF Wittenberg Pilgrimage walked from the St Nicolai Church in Coswig along the Lutherweg towards Wittenberg.
Inspired by “a miracle of peaceful revolution” LWF Council opening worship at Wittenberg’s town church
“Heavenly Cross” inaugurated at Luther Garden LWF leaders and German President Gauck unveil work of art