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The Lutheran - Orthodox Joint Commission gathered for its 17th Plenary Session in Helsinki, Finland, from 7-14 November.
Lutherans and Orthodox finalize statement on ordained ministry
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21 Nov 2017
  • Unity
  • Theology
21 Nov 2017
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LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge preaching. Photo: IELCO
With stones in our hands to build bridges of reconciliation
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20 Nov 2017
  • Theology
20 Nov 2017
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Helena Funk, Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Northern Germany, is one of ten young adults from the European and Asia region that form the COP23 delegation in Bonn, Germany. Photo: WCC/ Sean Hawkey
“My church aims to be CO₂ neutral by 2050”
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20 Nov 2017
  • Churches
  • Climate
20 Nov 2017
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LWF president Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa speaking at the VELKD General Synod in Bonn, Germany. Photo: epd/Norbert Neetz.
“The Reformation must continue”
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17 Nov 2017
  • Churches
  • Communion
17 Nov 2017
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Hungarian pastor George Pósfay, at a past LWF event. Photo: LWF/D. Jusaitis
Lutheran Communion mourns dedicated Hungarian theologian George Pósfay
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17 Nov 2017
17 Nov 2017
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The family of Annita Mesu (24) pictured in front of her house in the village Boisrond near Aquin, 22.08.2017. After the Hurricane Matthew in September 2016, KORAL distributed the family plastic sheets and water filter. Photos: Thomas Lohnes/DKH
ACT Alliance and The Lutheran World Federation call on people of faith to act on climate justice
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17 Nov 2017
  • Climate
  • Governance
17 Nov 2017
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General Secretary Rev. Dr Martin Junge meets with Indigenous people of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia. Photo: LWF Colombia/ Diego Álvarez
A faith-inspired resistance to violence
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16 Nov 2017
  • Humanitarian
  • Justice
16 Nov 2017
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LWF in CAR is supporting displaced communities with food security by supporting groups of agricultural producers and through school feeding programs. Photo: LWF/Central African Republic.
Welcoming renewed UN commitment to peace in Central African Republic
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16 Nov 2017
  • Justice
  • Humanitarian
16 Nov 2017
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Daniel Sinaga. Photo: WCC/Sean Hawkey.
“Climate justice and interfaith dialogue should be connected”
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16 Nov 2017
  • Climate
  • Churches
16 Nov 2017
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