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Lutheran-Orthodox Dialogue

Plenary on Relationships Old and New. The Global Christian Forum gathers in Bogotá on 24-27 April 2018 under the theme of

“See one another with new eyes”

LWF and ecumenical partners present Lutheran-Catholic dialogue at Global Christian Forum

Unity
News
27 Apr 2018
24 April 2018, Bogotá, Colombia: Welcome by local Colombian churches on opening day. The Global Christian Forum gathers in Bogotá on 24-27 April 2018 under the theme of

Global Christian Forum: “Let mutual love continue”

An important platform of relationship and trust building

Unity
Governance
News
25 Apr 2018
Photo: Elizabeth Arciniegas – WICAS regional coordinator LAC
6 May – 8 May 2018

Women and Gender Justice Network

Unity
Theology
Gender
Event
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

Commission members commemorate 2017 Reformation anniversary

Unity
Theology
News
21 Nov 2017
7 Nov – 14 Nov 2017

Plenary session of the Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission

Unity
Theology
Event
At the University of Jena conference, Rev. Dr Miriam Haar (left at table with panelists) joined theologians from around the world exploring the impact of the Reformation beyond European churches and societies. Photo: Aaron T. Hollander

What kind of ecumenism is needed on our journey toward reconciliation?
By
Rev. Dr Miriam Haar

Unity
Blog
03 Nov 2017
Bishop Emeritus Donald McCoid said image of the Orthodox Church in council should inspire all Christians. Photo: ELCA

Lutherans represented at historic Orthodox Church council meeting

Emphasis on dialogue with other Christians

Unity
News
01 Jul 2016
Representatives of the major partners of the LWF, with which it has dialgoue, greeted the Council on behalf of their organizations. Photos: LWF/Marko Schoeneberg, M. Renaux and F. Hübner

Stronger partnerships, deeper ecumenical relationships

Greetings by LWF’s dialogue partners to Council

Unity
Communion
News
23 Jun 2016
Lutheran-Orthodox Joint Commission co-chairperson Bishop emeritus Dr Christoph Klein (left) and Rev. Dr Kaisamari Hintikka, LWF Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations, at the Rhodes meeting. Photo: Koufos Images

Lutheran-Orthodox Commission to celebrate Reformation anniversary

Preparations towards final statement on ordained ministry/riesthood

Unity
Theology
News
07 May 2015

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