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Image Joint LWF - PCPCU statement on Reformation Day 2017 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU) have issued a joint statement on Reformation D
Image LWF Twelfth Assembly: Sermons Sermons from the opening, closing and Global Commemoration services held during the Twelfth Assembly in Windhoek, Namibia, 10-16 May 2017.
Image Refugees: An opportunity to grow together Joint ecumenical statement for World Refugee Day 2017 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has joined the worldwide plea of a wide range of ecumenical groups for solidarity with the world’s millions of
Image Twelfth Assembly: Message The Twelfth Assembly of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) was a milestone opportunity to affirm the Lutheran communion as a shared gift and affir
Image Twelfth Assembly: Public Statements and Resolutions Compilation of Public Statements and Resolutions Adopted by the Twelfth Assembly.
Image Twelfth Assembly: Liberated by God’s Grace – Keynote Address Dr Denis Mukwege Lutheran theology regarding women is message of hope says Assembly keynote speaker, Dr Mukwege, speaking on sexual violence
Image New Year Message 2017 In New Year Message General Secretary Junge invites churches to seek inspiration from Reformation anniversary.
Image Joint statement on the occasion of the Joint Catholic-Lutheran Commemoration of the Reformation Joint statement, signed by Pope Francis and LWF President Younan, expressing joyful gratitude to God for the moment of common prayer in the Ca
Image Council 2016 documents - Ecumenical Greetings The LWF’s governing body between assemblies meets in Wittenberg, Germany, from 15 to 21 June 2016, with the theme, "Grounded in God’s love – discer
Image Council 2016 documents - Council Actions The LWF’s governing body between assemblies meets in Wittenberg, Germany, from 15 to 21 June 2016, with the theme, "Grounded in God’s love – discer