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Lutheran Identity

Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
5 Aug 2020

Being Lutheran: Webinar 2 of series on Lutheran identities

Theology
Event
Theology professor Niels Henrik Gregersen (left), from the University of Copenhagen, and Rev. Dr Beverly Wallace, associate professor of congregational and community care at Luther Seminary in St Paul, Minneapolis. Photo: Private / LWF/Albin Hillert

Being Lutheran: Exploring the Spirit at work in the world

First monthly webinar in a series on LWF study process 

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14 Jul 2020
November 2018, Moravske Toplice, Slovenia representatives of the LWF member churches met in Europe. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson
22 Sep – 23 Sep 2020

LWF European Church Leadership Consultation 2020

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Lutheran Identity Study Process

Lutheran Identity Study Process

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01 Jul 2020
Participants at the October 2019 consultation in Addis Ababa on the theme ‘We believe in the Holy Spirit: global perspectives on Lutheran identity’. Photo: LWF/A.Hillert

Launch of ‘Being Lutheran’ series of webinars

LWF begins second phase of study process exploring ways in which Lutheran identity is expressed today

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26 Jun 2020
Gathered in Addis Ababa from 23-27 October 2019, Lutherans from across the globe join in consultation under the theme of ’We believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identities’. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
1 Jul 2020

Being Lutheran: Webinar series on Lutheran identities

Theology
Event
Nepal: A woman works her field. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
4 Oct 2020

Season of Creation 2020: closing prayer (online)

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1 Sep – 4 Oct 2020

Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope

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By keeping a strict ratio of how many seeds to sow per hectare, and by sowing Cassava and Groundnut together, refugees near the Ngam refugee camp in Cameroon can both increase harvests and retain soil fertility over a longer time. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert
1 Sep 2020

Season of Creation 2020: opening prayer (online)

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