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European church leaders
8 Oct – 11 Oct 2024

European Regions’ Meeting 2024

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Being connected is a source of hope

Workshop in Iceland highlights challenges and resilience of Palestinian Lutherans

Churches
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04 Sep 2024
Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt, LWF General Secretary, delivering the keynote address at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland during their Mission Partnership Consultation in Helsinki on 29 August. Photo: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

Communities of hope in a divided world

General Secretary Burghardt delivers keynote address at Finnish church Mission Partnership Consultation

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29 Aug 2024
Keynote Speech - General Secretary Burghardt - Society and Church: Changing Landscapes.pdf

Keynote speech by LWF General Secretary Burghardt at Mission Partnership Consultation on 29 August

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29 Aug 2024
Cameroonian pastor Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina, delivering the sermon at the opening service of the 2024 Council meeting at Chavannes-de-Bogis, near Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Called to “abound in hope” and foster unity

The new LWF Council began its first full meeting this morning, with the opening worship preacher reminding delegates of their mutual responsibility

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News
13 Jun 2024
      Participants in Pre-Council meetings for Youth, Women and Men in Chavannes-de-Bogis, outside Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Youth, women and men discuss priorities at Pre-Council meetings

At Pre-Council meetings of youth, women, and men, participants highlight the importance of intergenerational cooperation and stress the intersectio

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12 Jun 2024
The newly LWF Council convenes for their first session following the LWF Thirteenth Assembly. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert

Hopeful horizons: new LWF Council to meet next week

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07 Jun 2024
A festive church service with ecumenical guests was held on the anniversary of the adoption of Christian law in Norway 1000 years ago. LWF President Henrik Stubkjær, and the Regional Secretary for Europe, Ireneusz Lukas, were among the guests. Photo: Gjermund Øystese, Norges Kristne Råd

Norway: Celebrating 1000 years of Christian law

2024 marks 1000 years of Christian law in Norway.

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07 Jun 2024

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