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Image Members of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Commission on Unity at the final meeting of their Fifth Phase in Strasbourg in 2018. Photo: IER Strasbourg Lutheran-Catholic report: Baptism and Growth in Communion LWF and Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity publish report concluding Fifth Phase of dialogue (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) have issued a joint…
Image Bible translations in various languages. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson LWF to mark 500th anniversary of New Testament translation Bible Year celebrations will share diversity of member churches’ engagement with the living Word of God (LWI) - September 2022 marks the 500th anniversary of one of Martin Luther’s most important literary achievements: the publication of…
Image Rev. Siv Limstrand leading worship in Ny-Ã lesund, the northernmost functional civilian settlement in the world. Photo: Helge T Markussen Searching for identity in Svalbard’s Arctic region Voices from the Communion: Rev. Siv Limstrand shares reflections from a community living on top of the world (LWI) - Living literally “on top of the world”, in the icy Svalbard archipelago not far from the North Pole, Rev. Siv Limstrand…
Image Ancient olive trees in Jerusalem. Photo: LWF/A. Danielsson Interfaith relations: Gathering around the Tree of Life Lutheran and Jewish experts highlight urgency of renewing and strengthening relationships in times of polarization (LWI) - In times of hostility and polarization, the biggest challenge facing people of faith is “to raise up leaders”…
Image As Vice-Moderator of the WCC Central Committee, Metropolitan Gennadios spoke at an ecumenical prayer service during the 2018 visit of Pope Francis to the WCC. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC LWF remembers Metropolitan Gennadios of Sassima Orthodox leader with a lifelong passion for Christian unity, justice, and peace (LWI) - The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has expressed sincere condolences to the Ecumenical Patriarchate following the death of His Eminence…
Image LWF President Bishop Henrik Stubkjær in Ilulissat, Greenland. Photo: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark Greenland: a church and people in rapid transformation Climate change, isolation and a disappearing indigenous way of life are among the challenges facing people in the world’s most northern territory
Image Finnish Lutheran pastor and youth leader Rev. Jussi Luoma is a member of the LWF Council, and chairperson of the Committee for Advocacy and Public Voice. Photo: LWF/Albin Hillert ‘Global Faith Unfiltered’ priorities: Creation groans but hope inspires action As global leaders at the UN summit charted a new path for a sustainable future this week, a Finnish youth pastor reflected on shared Christian responsibility in protecting and preserving creation.
Image The medieval Church of Saint Martin in the Wall in Prague’s Old City where opening worship for the European Regions Meeting will be held. Photo: Ricardolovesmonuments (CC-BY) Lutheran journey in a changing European context Delegates from LWF’s European regions gather in Prague to discuss the meaning of church in secularized societies (LWI) - What does it mean to be church today in a rapidly changing and highly secularized European context? That question…
Image Rev. Pavel Pokorný, leader of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren, welcomed delegates from LWF member churches across Europe. Photo: LWF/Šárka Jelenová European churches: past memories, present relationships At the start of LWF’s European Regions’ Meeting, delegates are encouraged to draw strength from God’s promises (LWI) - What is the role of “memories, narratives and witnesses” in shaping the future of churches in rapidly…
Image Delegates from LWF member churches across Europe attend the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague. Photo: LWF/Šárka Jelenová Europe: learning to be “church for others” At the European Regions’ Meeting in Prague, delegates are reminded of their mission to be communicators of hope (LWI) - Delegates of member churches in the Nordic, Central Eastern and Central Western European regions of the Lutheran World…
