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“Orthodox studies helped me appreciate Lutheran theology" LWF General Secretary Rev. Dr. Anne Burghardt has been awarded the title of Doctor of Theology (Dr.
“Seek justice”: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity emphasizes the way in which shared worship must always go hand in hand with joint effo
LWF gives thanks for life of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins with Catholics and other faith leaders in mourning the loss of former Pope Benedict XVI, who died on 31 D
Celebrating unity and diversity as Peace Messengers Advent is a time to focus on the coming of the Prince of Peace.
Lutherans and Pentecostals: Proclaiming, healing, serving What commonalities do Lutheran and Pentecostal Christians share? How can they step up their joint witness in the world?
Leadership for peace and reconciliation Addressing the annual retreat of newly elected leaders from LWF’s member churches, General Secretary Rev.
Full house when Lutherans gather at WCC Assembly At the WCC 11th Assembly, LWF General Secretary Burghardt leads Lutherans from around the world in sharing their joys, concerns, and hopes, and ref
Reformed churches: theology in the service of justice Rev. Dr Hanns Lessing, WCRC Acting General Secretary, reflects on urgency of ecumenical action for a just world
Porvoo: Lutherans, Anglicans growing in common faith Finnish Bishop Matti Repo attended the Lambeth Conference as co-chair of the ecumenical Porvoo group
